Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 1

Major themes of the Qur’an

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Question 1

Year Passage (i) Passage (ii) Passage (iii)

S 2009 1 6 10
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J 2009 6 8 7
N 2009 11 13 15
J 2010 2 3 5
N 2010 13 12 14
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J 2011 7 9 10
N 2011 3 8 7
J 2012 4 6 15
N 2012/12 9 1 5
J 2013 2 3 9
J 2013/41 1 4 5
N 2013/12 11 12 15
J 2014/12 5 12 14
N 2014/12 3 6 9
J 2015/12 3 4 5
N 2015/12 2 7 14
J 2016/12 4 14 13
N 2016/12 5 10 9
J 2017/12 5 7 11
N 2017/12 3 6 14
J 2018/12 1 4 5
N 2018/12 12 15 14
J 2019/12 6 7 15
N 2019/12 2 4 11
J 2020/12 2 3 5
N 2020/12 6 12 15

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The History and Importance of the Qur’an

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Question 2

S 2009
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(a) Trace the main stages in the compilation of the Qur’an in the time of the caliphs Abu Bakr and
‘Uthman. [10]
(b) Discussion the most important features of the teachings in the Qur’an about the Messengers of
God. [4]

J 2009
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(a) How are the Qur’an and Hadis used together in Islamic legal thinking? [10]
(b) Why do some legal scholars reject the use of analogy (qiyas)? [4]

N 2009

(a) Write an account of the way in which the Qur’an was revealed to the Prophet between the years
610 and 632. [10]
(b) What does the Prophet’s first experience of revelation tell us about the nature of prophethood
in Islam? [4]

J 2010

(a) Give an account of how the Qur’an was compiled in the years following the Prophet’s death. [10]
(b) Explain why the first community of Muslims thought it was necessary to compile the Qur’an. [4]

N 2010

(a) Describe how the two main sources of Islamic legal thinking are related. [10]
(b) Give an example to show how the Qur’an could be used in the exercise of qiyas (analogy). [4]

J 2011

(a) From the Qur’anic passages you have studied, outline the relationship between God and two of
His messengers who were sent before the Prophet Muhammad. [10]
(b) Explain why God sends his revelations through messengers. [4]

N 2011

(a) Give an account of how the Qur’an developed into book form. [10]
(b) What is the significance to Muslims today of having the Qur’an in the form of a book? [4]

J 2012

(a) From passages you have studied from the Qur’an, write about God’s relationship with
humankind. [10]
(b) Explain the significance of the Qur’an being revealed to humankind. [4]

N 2012/12

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(a) Write about the way in which the two primary sources of Islamic legal thinking are used. [10]
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(b) How is the use of ijma’ (consensus) important to Muslims today? [4]

J 2013

(a) Describe what the following suras tell Muslims about the circumstances in which they were
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revealed: 112 (Al-Ikhlas) and 108 (Al-Kawthar). [10]

(b) To what extent is the Qur’an the basis of legal thinking in Islam? [4]

J 2013/41

(a) Write about the relationship between God and two of the prophets you have studied in the
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Qur’an (not including the Prophet Muhammad). [10]

(b) Why do prophets go through difficulties in their lives? [4]

N 2013/12

(a) Using passages you have studied, write about the main teachings about God in the Qur’an. [10]
(b) How might these teachings affect a Muslim’s life today? [4]

J 2014/12

(a) The Sunna is often used with the Qur’an as a primary source of Islamic law. Describe the ways in
which they are used together. [10]
(b) “The Qur’an is not as relevant to Muslims now as it was 1400 years ago.” Give two reasons to
agree or disagree with this statement. [4]

N 2014/12

(a) Write about the methods used to compile the Qur’an into a book after the death of the Prophet.
[10]
(b) Why is understanding the teachings of the Qur’an important to Muslims? [4]

J 2015/12

(a) Using Qur’an passages from the syllabus, describe what the Qur’an teaches about God’s
responsibility to His creatures and their duties towards Him. [10]
(b) ‘The Qur’an teaches that humans should be responsible towards the environment.’ Give reasons
to agree or disagree with this statement. [4]

N 2015/12

(a) Write about the preservation of the Qur’an in the form of the mushaf held by Hafsa. [10]
(b) ‘Memorising the Qur’an is no longer important because the Qur’an is preserved as a book.’
Discuss whether you agree or disagree with this statement, giving reasons for your answer. [4]

J 2016/12

(a) The Qur’an is the main source of Islamic Law. Write an account of how it is used with each of the
other three sources. [10]

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(b) Do you think that both ijma’ and qiyas are equally important for solving present day issues? Give
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reasons for your answer. [4]

N 2016/12

(a) The first revelation came to the Prophet Muhammad in 610. Describe his experience of this
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event. [10]
(b) Why do you think the revelation was sent to a person who could not read or write? [4]

J 2017/12

(a) From the Qur’an passages set for special study in the syllabus, describe the ways in which God
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gave knowledge of Himself to His Messengers. [10]

(b) ‘Undergoing hardships brings a person closer to God.’ Agree or disagree with this statement,
giving reasons for your answer. [4]

N 2017/12

(a) The Qur’an has been preserved in writing for over 1400 years. Give an account of the way in
which it was compiled in the written format. [10]
(b) Do you think, for Muslims nowadays, having the Qur’an in a written format outweighs the
benefits of having the oral tradition? Give reasons for your answer. [4]

J 2018/12

(a) Write an account of the events of the first revelation and the Prophet’s reaction afterwards. [10]
(b) The Qur’an was revealed in parts over a number of years. Why was this important? [4]

N 2018/12

(a) Write an account of how the four sources of Islamic Law are used together. [10]
(b) How useful are ijma’ and qiyas when dealing with modern issues? [4]

J 2019/12

(a) Using the Qur’an passages set for special study in the syllabus, outline the relationship between
God and two of His Messengers:
 Adam,
 Abraham,
 Jesus. [10]
(b) God’s Messengers experienced trials. How can their responses help Muslims face difficulties in
their own lives? [4]

N 2019/12

(a) Write about the Prophet Muhammad’s first experience of revelation. [10]
(b) The Prophet (pbuh) could not read or write. In what way has this always been significant for
Muslims? [4]

J 2020/12

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(a) Using three passages you have studied from the syllabus, write about God’s relationship with His
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created world. [10]

(b) How might teachings from these passages encourage people to take care of their environment?
[4]

N 2020/12
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(a) Describe the different ways that the Prophet (pbuh) received revelation from God. [10]
(b) Why do you think that the revelation was sent to someone who could not read or write? [4]
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The Life and Importance of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

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Question 3, 4 & 5

S 2009 / Q3
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(a) Give an account of the Prophet’s first experience of receiving revelation. [10]
(b) Explain the meaning of the title ‘Seal of the Prophets’. [4]

S 2009 / Q4

(a) Give examples from what the Prophet did and said that show his attitude towards two of the
following: partners in marriage, friends, and enemies. [10]
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(b) From one of your choices, explain how Muslims today can follow the Prophet’s example. [4]

J 2009 / Q3

(a) Describe the events of two of the battles fought by the Prophet while he was leader of the
community at Madina. [10]
(b) How does his conduct in one of these battles provide a model for Muslims today when they face
difficulties? [4]

N 2009 / Q3

(a) Describe two events from the life of the Prophet that illustrate the way he treated non-Muslims.
[10]
(b) How can these examples help Muslims today in their relationships with non-Muslims? [4]

N 2009 / Q5

(a) Trace the events that led up to the Prophet’s migration. [10]
(b) Explain the importance of the Pledges of ‘Aqaba to the Prophet in the period leading up to the
migration. [4]

J 2010 / Q3

(a) Write about the life of the Prophet up until the first revelation. [10]
(b) Why was his relationship with his wife Khadija important for him? [4]

J 2010 / Q4

(a) Describe the events relating to the Prophet’s experiences in caves. [10]
(b) Explain the significance of one of these experiences for the development of Islam. [4]

N 2010 / Q3

(a) Describe the main difficulties encountered by the Prophet himself during his time in Makka after
his call to prophethood. [10]
(b) How does his conduct in one of these difficulties provide an example for Muslims today? [4]

N 2010 / Q5

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(a) Outline the main events of the Prophet’s journey from Makka to Madina. [10]
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(b) What was the significance of this journey for the Muslims? [4]

J 2011 / Q3

(a) Give an account of the events of the Prophet’s night journey and ascension [‘Isra wa-mi’raj ]. [10]
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(b) Explain the importance of this event to the Prophet himself. [4]

N 2011 / Q3

(a) Write about the Prophet Muhammad’s interaction with the Quraysh while he lived in Makka,
before and after revelation. [10]
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(b) Why did the Quraysh feel they needed to reject the Prophet’s message? [4]

N 2011 / Q4

(a) Describe the Prophet’s conduct as leader in two of the battles he fought in. [10]
(b) What can Muslim leaders today learn from the Prophet’s conduct in their relations with other
states? [4]

J 2012 / Q3

(a) Give an account of the battles of Khandaq (Trench) and Khaybar. [10]
(b) What lessons can Muslims learn from either of these battles? [4]

N 2012/12 / Q3

(a) Give an account of the events surrounding the Pledges of ‘Aqaba and the main details in them.
[10]
(b) How were these pledges important for the future community of Muslims? [4]

J 2013 / Q3

(a) Write about the events of the first year following the Prophet’s arrival in Madina. [10]
(b) What lessons can Muslims learn from the brotherhood that was created in Madina? [4]

J 2013 / Q4

(a) Describe the events of the Conquest of Makka. [10]

(b) Why are the actions of the Prophet after the conquest important for Muslims to learn from? [4]

J 2013/41 / Q3

(a) Abu Talib died in 619. Describe the events following this that led to the Prophet’s migration
(hijra) to Madina. [10]
(b) Why was this migration important for the Muslim community? [4]

J 2013/41 / Q4

(a) Write about the Prophet Muhammad’s interaction with non-Muslims in Madina. [10]
(b) What can Muslims learn from this interaction? [4]

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N 2013/12 / Q3
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(a) Write an account of the battle of Badr. [10]

(b) Can the Prophet’s conduct during this battle contain lessons for military leaders today? Give
reasons for your answer. [4]
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N 2013/12 / Q4

(a) Describe the events of the final year of the Prophet’s life. [10]
(b) Explain how any two teachings given in the Prophet’s Farewell Sermon can help Muslim
communities today. [4]
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J 2014/12 / Q3

(a) Give an account of the hijra of the Prophet from Makka to Madina. [10]
(b) What is the significance of the Prophet establishing mosques as a first task after the hijra? [4]

J 2014/12 / Q4

(a) Write about the main events of the battles of Khaybar and Mu’ta. [10]
(b) Choose one of these battles and explain why it was important for the Muslims of Madina to fight
in it? [4]

N 2014/12 / Q3

(a) Write about the Prophet’s activities in spreading Islam outside Makka, before the migration to
Madina. [10]
(b) Choose one quality shown by the Prophet in these activities and explain how Muslims today can
learn from it. [4]

N 2014/12 / Q4

(a) Outline the Prophet’s experiences in the caves of Hira and Thawr. [10]
(b) In what respects were the Prophet’s experiences in the cave of Thawr important for his
prophethood? [4]

J 2015/12 / Q3

(a) Give an account of the way in which the Prophet started to preach Islam in the first few years
after he first received the revelation. [10]
(b) Was it significant that the Prophet began preaching the message in secret? [4]

J 2015/12 / Q4

(a) Write about the main events of two of the following battles: Khaybar, Mu’ta, Hunain, Tabuk. [10]
(b) Choose one of the four battles mentioned and explain what Muslim leaders now can learn from
it. [4]

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(a) The Qur’an says the Prophet is of ‘great moral character’ (68.4). Identify events from his life that
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show a range of his moral characteristics. [10]

(b) Which of the Prophet’s characteristics you have written about in part (a) is the most important in
your opinion and why? [4]

N 2015/12 / Q4
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(a) Outline the difficulties the Prophet faced between receiving his first revelation and the boycott
of Banu Hashim. [10]
(b) Why did some people fear the message that the Prophet had brought? [4]

J 2016/12 / Q3
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(a) Describe the main events in the Prophet’s life before he was granted prophethood. [10]
(b) ‘The Prophet’s family was important in preparing him for prophethood.’ Agree or disagree,
giving reasons for your answer. [4]

J 2016/12 / Q4

(a) Write about the events surrounding the Treaty of Hudaybiyya and the main terms in it. [10]
(b) From this event, what can Muslims learn about the importance of keeping their word? [4]

N 2016/12 / Q3

(a) The Prophet Muhammad was taken on a night journey and ascent to the heavens (al-‘isra wa-l-
mi’raj). Write an account of this journey. [10]
(b) What was the significance of this journey to the Prophet? [4]

N 2016/12 / Q4

(a) With reference to the conduct of the Muslims, describe the events of the Conquest of Makka.
[10]
(b) Can Muslims today learn from the Prophet’s treatment of his former enemies? Give reasons for
your answer. [4]

J 2017/12 / Q3

(a) The Pledges of Aqaba were made in the Prophet’s last years in Makka. Outline the reasons for
these pledges and write about the details in them. [10]
(b) In your view, why should Muslims provide a safe haven for others? Give reasons for your
answer. [4]

N 2017/12 / Q3

(a) The Prophet went to Ta’if to teach the people there about one God. Write about his experience
of this event. [10]
(b) The Prophet showed great forgiveness despite the cruelty of the people of Ta’if. Do you think
Muslims now can follow this example? Give reasons for your answer. [4]

N 2017/12 / Q4

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(a) Write about the battle of the Trench (Khandaq) fought in 627. [10]
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(b) What can Muslims learn from the Prophet’s involvement in the digging of the trench? [4]

J 2018/12 / Q3

(a) Write about the main events of the battles of Khaybar and Tabuk. [10]
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(b) The Battle of Tabuk became a mission of peace instead of war. What can Muslims learn from
this? [4]

J 2018/12 / Q4

(a) The Prophet’s relationship with the Quraysh changed after he began to receive revelations.
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Describe the differences in the way the Quraysh treated him after this event. [10]
(b) The Prophet did not change his character despite the way the Quraysh changed towards him.
What can Muslims learn from this? [4]

N 2018/12 / Q3

(a) Giving at least four examples from his life, write about the ways in which the Prophet
Muhammad showed generosity and humility. [10]
(b) Giving examples, write about how Muslims can be generous with their neighbours. [4]

J 2019/12 / Q3

(a) Give an account of the Prophet’s migration (hijra) from Makka to Madina. [10]
(b) Why was it significant that one of the Prophet’s first tasks was to construct mosques at Quba
and Madina? [4]

J 2019/12 / Q4

(a) Write about the events of the final year of the Prophet’s life. [10]
(b) Which of the Prophet’s teachings from his final sermon do you think is the most important for
Muslims today? Give reasons for your answer. [4]

N 2019/12 / Q3

(a) Write about the events related to the signing of the Treaty of Hudaybiyya and the main terms in
it. [10]
(b) What in your opinion were the benefits, if any, for the Muslims signing the Treaty of
Hudaybiyya? [4]

N 2019/12 / Q4

(a) Describe the events of the first battle in Islam, the Battle of Badr. [10]
(b) How important was the outcome of this battle for the Prophet (pbuh) and his followers? Give
reasons for your answer. [4]

J 2020/12 / Q3

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(a) Give an account of the main events of the Prophet’s preaching up until the public declaration on
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Mount Safa. [10]

(b) What do the Prophet’s struggles in these early years teach Muslims about dealing with their own
difficulties? [4]

J 2020/12 / Q4
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(a) Describe the main events of the Battle of Mu’ta and the Battle of Hunain. [10]
(b) From these battles, what can be learnt about good leadership skills? [4]

N 2020/12 / Q3
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(a) The Prophet (pbuh) was mistreated by the Makkans after preaching the message of Islam. Write
an account of the difficulties he faced. [10]
(b) How can the Prophet’s response to opposition help Muslims when they are mistreated? [4]

N 2020/12 / Q4

(a) Describe the events of the migration (hijra) from Makka to Madina. [10]
(b) In what way is this journey significant for the Muslim community now? [4]

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The First Islamic Community

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Question 3, 4 & 5

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(a) Describe the main events that involved the Prophet with Abu Talib and Abu Sufyan. [10]
(b) Explain why the death of Abu Talib threatened the Prophet’s security in Makka. [4]

J 2009 / Q4

(a) Write an account of the first migration (hijra) of the Muslims to Abyssinia. [10]
(b) Why did the people of Makkah pursue these Muslims? [4]
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J 2009 / Q5

(a) Write accounts of the lives of the Prophet’s two grandsons al-Hasan and al-Husayn. [10]
(b) Explain why they each died in the way they did. [4]

N 2009 / Q4

(a) Write briefly about the conversion to Islam of Abu Bakr, ‘Umar, ‘Uthman and ‘Ali. [10]
(b) In what ways did the conversion of ‘Umar help the young Muslim community? [4]

J 2010 / Q5

(a) Describe the teachings of Islam about the position of women as wives, mothers and daughters.
[10]
(b) What do these teachings tell us about the relationship between men and women? [4]

N 2010 / Q4

(a) Write about the major contributions made to Islam by Abu Bakr during the Prophet’s lifetime.
[10]
(b) Why was Abu Bakr given the title ‘Saviour of Islam’? [4]

J 2011 / Q4

(a) Write an account of the following figures during the lifetime of the Prophet: Hamza, ‘Abu Bakr
and ‘Ali. [10]
(b) Explain why one of these figures was important in the development of the Islamic community.
[4]

J 2011 / Q5

(a) Describe the difficulties faced by the followers of the Prophet in Makka. [10]
(b) What can these stories teach Muslims in their everyday lives today? [4]

N 2011 / Q5

(a) Write about the life of Aisha during the Prophet’s lifetime. [10]

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(b) How can she be seen as a role model for Muslims now? [4]
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J 2012 / Q4

(a) Describe the main events relating to the first migration (hijrah) of Muslims to Abyssinia. [10]
(b) What was the importance of making this migration at that time? [4]
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J 2012 / Q5

(a) Outline the main events in the lives of the Prophet’s grandsons al-Hasan and al-Husayn. [10]
(b) Explain how al-Husayn’s death remains important to Muslims today. [4]

N 2012/12 / Q4
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(a) Write about the lives of any two of the following wives of the Prophet: Sawda bint Zama’a, Aisha
bint Abu Bakr, Hafsa bint ‘Umar and Umm Salama. [10]
(b) What can the life of any one of these wives teach Muslims about marriage? [4]

N 2012/12 / Q5

(a) Describe the persecution faced by the first Muslims in Makka. [10]
(b) What can Muslims in modern times learn from these stories? [4]

J 2013 / Q5

(a) Write about the lives of ‘Umar and ‘Uthman during the lifetime of the Prophet. [10]
(b) Why was ‘Umar’s conversion important for the early Muslims? [4]

J 2013/41 / Q5

(a) Give an account of the persecutions faced by the early converts to Islam in Makka. [10]
(b) How are these accounts relevant to Muslims now? [4]

N 2013/12 / Q5

(a) Give an account of the lives of the Prophet’s four daughters. [10]
(b) Can Muslims learn from the Prophet’s bond with Fatima? Give reasons for your answer. [4]

J 2014/12 / Q5

(a) Write about the life of the Prophet Muhammad’s first wife Khadija. [10]
(b) Taking two aspects of their relationship, explain how the marriage of the Prophet and Khadija
sets a good example for Muslim marriages today? [4]

N 2014/12 / Q5

(a) Give an account of the lives of Abu Sufyan and Khalid bin Walid during the time of the Prophet.
[10]
(b) In your opinion, can Muslims today learn anything from Abu Sufyan’s involvement with the
Prophet? [4]

J 2015/12 / Q5

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(a) Write about the Prophet’s wife Aisha during the lifetime of the Prophet. [10]
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(b) ‘Aisha is a role model for Muslim women around the world.’ Say whether you agree or disagree
with this statement, giving reasons for your answer. [4]

N 2015/12 / Q5
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(a) Write about the lives of two of the Prophet’s wives whom he married after the death of Khadija.
[10]
(b) “The best of you is the one best to his wife.” Explain what the Prophet meant by this statement
and how it is relevant to Muslims now. [4]

J 2016/12 / Q5
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(a) Write about the lives of the Prophet’s uncles, Hamza and Abu Sufyan. [10]
(b) Many of the people who had been enemies of the Prophet accepted Islam. What lessons can
Muslims learn from this? [4]

N 2016/12 / Q5

(a) Give an account of the lives of ‘Uthman and ‘Ali during the lifetime of the Prophet. [10]
(b) ‘Uthman was known to be generous with his wealth. How can Muslims now apply the trait of
generosity? [4]

J 2017/12 / Q4

(a) The Muslims in Makka faced a lot of hostility after the Prophet began preaching openly. Describe
the persecutions against the followers of the Prophet at this time. [10]
(b) In today’s world how practical are the reactions of the Prophet’s followers to these
persecutions? [4]

J 2017/12 / Q5

(a) Outline the tasks performed by the Prophet’s scribes during his lifetime. [10]
(b) The scribes had the Prophet as a source of information. How useful is the internet as a source of
information about Islam? [4]

N 2017/12 / Q5

(a) Khadija bint Khuwaylid was the Prophet’s first wife. Write an account of her life in the period she
knew the Prophet. [10]
(b) The Prophet’s employer was a woman who was successful in business. What lessons can be
derived from this for Muslims now? [4]

J 2018/12 / Q5

(a) ‘Uthman and Ja’far were among the companions who migrated to Abyssinia. Write an account of
this migration and the events in it. [10]
(b) How does this migration compare to recent migrations of Muslims to other countries? [4]

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(a) The Prophet Muhammad migrated to Madina from Makka. Write about the Ansar and the
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Muhajirun and the way they helped each other. [10]

(b) Using this example, what can Muslims do for those people who have left their homes and come
to live amongst them in their communities? [4]

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(a) Write a detailed account of the lives of the Prophet Muhammad’s daughters, Zaynab and
Fatima. [10]
(b) What can Muslims learn from the Prophet about the relationship between fathers and
daughters? [4]
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J 2019/12 / Q5

(a) Write a detailed account of the lives of Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib and Khalid ibn Walid during
the lifetime of the Prophet (pbuh). [10]
(b) Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib showed loyalty to the Prophet (pbuh). How can Muslims show loyalty
in their everyday lives? [4]

N 2019/12 / Q5

(a) Write about the lives of ‘Uthman and ‘Ali during the lifetime of the Prophet (pbuh). [10]
(b) From ‘Ali’s early life, what lessons can young people learn about their role in the community?
[4]

J 2020/12 / Q5

(a) Give an account of the life of the Prophet’s wife Aisha during the lifetime of the Prophet (pbuh).
[10]
(b) From the example of Aisha, what lessons can be learnt about education in Islam? [4]

N 2020/12 / Q5

(a) Write about the brotherhood in Madina that developed between the Helpers (Ansar) and the
Emigrants (Muhajirun). [10]
(b) How can Muslims today show their brotherhood and sisterhood towards each other? [4]

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