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Any three of the following passages (Compulsory) (First 6
Passages are more important)
Q.1
(i) Surah Ana’am 6:101-103 (ii) Surah Ikhlas 112 (iii) Surah Kausar 108
(iv) Surah Fatiha 01 (v) Surah Ana’am 6:75-79 (vi) Surah Maidah 5:110
(vii) Surah Duha 93 (viii) Surah Alaq 96:1-5 (Ix) Surah Shura 42:4-5
Q.2
(History and Importance of Quran ) (Compulsory)
(i) How Quran and
Sunnah are
together
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(ii) First experience of revelation (Event of Cave of Hira)
(iii) Relationship with His Messengers (Surahs 11-15)/ Relationship with created
world/humankind/mankind/His creatures (Surahs 6-10)
(iv) God in Himself (Surahs 1-5)
(v) Asbab-e-Nuzul (Surah Duha/Nas/Ikhlas/Kausar)
(vi) How Quran is used with the other three sources in Islamic law/ Ijma/Qiyas
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Life in Makkah
(i) Life of the Prophet up until the first revelation/Account of Hz. Amina, Hz. Haleema
and Abu Talib
(ii) Preaching by the Prophet PBUH
(iii) Prophet’s difficulties/ Prophet’s interaction with the Quraish before and after
revelation/Prophet showed patience and self-restraint
(iv) Follower’s difficulties
(v) Migration to Abyssinia
(vi) Isra and Miraj/Visit to Taif
(vii) Reasons for Prophet’s migration to Madinah (Led up)/ Cave of Hira and Saur
Q.3/4
Life in Madinah
(i) Brotherhood
(ii)
Battle
of
Badr
(10
Marks)/
Battles
of
Uhad
(10
Marks)
Khyber/Mautah/Hunain/Tabuk (10 Marks)
(iii) Relation with the Jews and Hypocrites/ Charter of Madinah (Treaty with the Jews)
(iv) Conquest of Makkah
(v) Treaty of Hudaibiyah
(vi) Main events of first year of Hijrah
Q.3/4
Prophet PBUH as a Model of Excellence
(i) Any four of the Prophet’s qualities (Generosity, Humility, Honesty, Simplicity,
Trustworthiness, Truthfulness, Forgiveness and Justice)
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The First Islamic Community
(i) Hz. Imam Hassan (RA) and Imam Hussain (RA)/Event of Karbala
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(ii) Four Daughters/ Hz. Fatima
(iii) Work of all scribes during Prophet’s lifetime
(iv) Significance of (i) Hz. Abu Sufyan (RA) (ii) Hz. Salman Farsi (RA) (iii) Hz. Bilal
(RA), Hz. Khalid bin Walid (RA), Hz. Zaid bin Haritha (RA), Abu Talib and Hz.
Hamza (RA)
(v) Significance of Hz. Aisha (RA)/ [10] / Hz. Sawdah/Hz. Hafsa/Hz. Umm-e-Salama [10]
(vi) Significance of Hz. Abu Bakr (RA)/Hz. Usman (RA) and Hz. Ali (RA)
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(History and Importance of Quran) (Compulsory)
(i) How Quran and Sunnah are used together
(ii) First experience of revelation (Event of Cave of Hira)
(iii) Relationship with His Messengers (Surahs 11-15)/ Relationship with created
world/humankind/mankind/His creatures (Surahs 6-10)
(iv) God in Himself (Surahs 1-5)
(v) Asbab-e-Nuzul (Surah Duha/Nas/Ikhlas/Kausar)
(vi) How Quran is used with the other three sources in Islamic law/ Ijma/Qiyas
(i) How Quran and Sunnah are used together
(Nov.2017) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) Write about the function of the Qur’an and Sunna as the two primary sources of
Islamic law.
[10]
(b) Why do you think the Qur’an and Sunna are not the only sources of Law and are
supplemented by ‘ijma and qiyas ?
[4]
(May.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]
(Nov. 2010)
(a) Describe how the two main sources of Islamic legal thinking are related.
(b) Give an example to show how the Quran could be used in the exercise of
qiyas (analogy).
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[10]
[4]
(ii) First experience of revelation (Event of Cave of Hira)
(Nov.2016) (12)
(a) The first revelation came to the Prophet Muhammad in 610. Describe his experience of
this event.
[10]
(b) Why do you think the revelation was sent to a person who could not read or
write? [4]
(May.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]
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(Nov.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]
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(iii) Allah’s relationship with His Messengers
(Nov.2015) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) Using Qur’an passages you have studied from the syllabus, describe how God guided
His messengers to increase their belief in Him. Refer to at least two messengers in
your answer.
[10]
(b) God sends humankind messengers from amongst their own communities. Explain
why this is significant.
[4]
(May.2017) (12)
(a) From the Qur’an passages set for special study in the syllabus, describe the ways in which
God 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]
Allah’s relationship with the Created World
(Nov.2021) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) Using passages from the syllabus, write about the duties of humankind towards God and
the created world.
[10]
(b) What do Muslims have to consider when looking after their
environment?
[4]
(May.2020) (12)
(a) Using three passages you have studied from the syllabus, write about God’s relationship
with His created world.
[10]
(b) How might teachings from these passages encourage people to take care of their
environment?
[4]
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(May.2018) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) The Qur’an teaches Muslims about their relationship with God. Write
about this relationship using the passages you have studied.
(b) ‘God gave humankind guidance and teachings.’ Why does the Qur’an
lay emphasis on the need to gain knowledge?
[10]
(May.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.
(b) ‘The Qur’an teaches that humans should be responsible towards the environment.
Give reasons to agree or disagree with this statement.
[10]
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[4]
[4]
(May.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]
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(iv) Allah in Himself
(Nov.2013) (12)
(a) Using passages you have studied, write about the main teachings about God in
the Qur’an.
(b) How might these teachings affect a Muslim’s life today?
[10]
[4]
(May.2017) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) Choose two from the following passages and write in detail about the various ways in
which God describes in them how He is unique: 6.101–103, 42.4-5, 112, 41.37.
[10]
(b) In your opinion, why should Muslims try to understand God’s attributes? Give reason(s)
for your answer.
[4]
(Nov.2022) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) Write about how God describes Himself so humans can know Him using:
(i) Sura 2.255 (Ayat al–Kursi)
(ii) Sura 112 (Ikhlas).
[10]
(b) How can Muslims use the verses from part (a) to connect to God in their everyday
lives?
[4]
(v) Asbab-e-Nuzul (Surah Duha/Nas/Ikhlas/Kausar)
(May.2013)
(a) Describe what the following suras tell Muslims about the circumstances in which they
were 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]
(vi) How Quran is used with the other three sources in Islamic law
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(Nov.2019) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) Write an account of how the four sources of Islamic Law are used together.
(b) Why do you think some scholars do not favour the use of qiyas?
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(Nov.2018) (12)
(a) Write an account of how the four sources of Islamic Law are used together.
(b) How useful are ‘ijma and qiyas when dealing with modern issues?
[10]
[4]
[10]
[4]
(May.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]
(b) Do you think that both ijma’ and qiyas are equally important for solving present day
issues? Give reasons for your answer.
[4]
(Nov.2014) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) Write about how the Qur’an is used with the other three sources in Islamic law.
[10]
(b) How important is the use of ijma’ or qiyas in Islamic law in present day situations? Give
reasons for your answers.
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Life in Makkah
(i) Life of the Prophet up until the first revelation/Account of Hz. Amina, Hz. Haleema
and Abu Talib
(ii) Preaching by the Prophet PBUH
(iii) Prophet’s difficulties/ Prophet’s interaction with the Quraish before and after
revelation/Prophet showed patience and self-restraint
(iv) Follower’s difficulties
(v) Migration to Abyssinia
(vi) Isra and Miraj/Visit to Taif
(vii) Reasons for Prophet’s migration to Madinah (Led up)/ Cave of Hira and Saur
(i) Life of the Prophet PBUH up until the first revelation
(May.2016) (12)
(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]
(Nov.2014) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) Give an account of the Prophet’s life up to the time the revelations began.
(b) Despite living through the days of ignorance, the Prophet remained true to his
mission. What lessons can Muslims learn from this today?
(May. 2010)
(a) Write about the life of the Prophet up until the first revelation.
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(b) Why was his relationship
with hisOF
wife Khadija
important for him?
[10]
[4]
[10]
[4]
(Nov. 2012) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) Write about the Prophet’s relationship with the following figures: Aminah, Halimah
Sa’adiah and Abu Talib.
[10]
(b) What can these relationships teach Muslims today about family ties?
[4]
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(ii) Preaching by the Prophet PBUH
(May.2015) (12)
(a) Give an account of the way in which the Prophet started to preach Islam in the first
few years after he began to receive the revelation.
(b) Was it significant that the Prophet began preaching the message in secret?
(May.2018) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) How did Islam grow in the years between the Prophet’s first revelation
and his first public preaching in Makka?
(b) How can the behaviour of the first converts to Islam provide an
example for Muslims today?
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(iii) Prophet’s difficulties/ Prophet’s interaction with the Quraish before
and after revelation
(Nov.2022) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) Write about the persecution faced by the Prophet (pbuh) after he started preaching Islam
openly.
[10]
(b) Choose one example of the Prophet’s conduct when persecuted and explain how it can be
followed by Muslims today.
[4]
(Nov.2020) (12)
(a) The Prophet (pbuh) was mistreated by the Makkans after preaching
the message of Islam. Write an account of the difficulties he faced.
(b) How can the Prophet’s response to opposition help Muslims when
they are mistreated?
[10]
[4]
(Nov.2018) (11)
(a) The Prophet Muhammad brought the message of Islam to Makka. Describe the ways the
main clans treated him after hearing his message.
[10]
(b) Why did the Quraysh fear the Prophet and his message even though he was not violent or
aggressive towards them?
[4]
Prophet’s interaction with the Quraish before and after revelation
(Nov. 2011)
(a) Write about the Prophet Muhammad’s interaction with the Quraysh while he lived
in
Makka, before and after revelation.
[10]
(b) Why did the Quraysh feel they needed to reject the Prophet’s message?
[4]
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(May.2015) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) Write about the changes in the relationship between the Prophet and the Quraysh in
the years between his marriage to Khadija and the death of Abu Talib.
[10]
(b) Why is it significant that the Quraysh were still willing to keep their belongings with
the Prophet after he started to preach Islam?
[4]
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(May.2018) (12)
(a) The Prophet’s relationship with the Quraysh changed after he began to receive
revelations. 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]
(iv) Followers’ difficulties
(May.2013 (41) Reset)
a) Give an account of the persecutions faced by the early converts to Islam in Makka.
(b) How are these accounts relevant to Muslims now?
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(a) Describe the persecution faced by the first Muslims in Makka.
(b) What can Muslims in modern times learn from these stories?
(v) Migration to Abyssinia
[10]
[4]
May.2016) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) The Prophet allowed some of the early Muslims to move to Abyssinia. Write about the
events of this migration.
[10]
(b) Can this migration be compared to the migration of some Muslims today? Give
reasons for your answer.
[4]
(vi) Event of Miraj
(Nov.2016) (12)
(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.
(b) What was the significance of this journey to the Prophet?
[10]
[4]
(May.2019) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) Describe the events of the Prophet’s night journey and ascension (al-isra wal miraj). [10]
(b) Why do you think it was important for God to take the Prophet
(pbuh) on this journey?
[4]
(Nov.2017) (12)
(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?
[4]
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(vii) Reasons for Prophet’s migration to Madinah (Led up)
(Nov. 2009)
(a) Trace the events that led up to the Prophet’s migration (hijra).
[10]
(b) Explain the importance of the Pledges of Aqabah to the Prophet in the period leading up
to the migration.
[4]
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(Nov. 2005)
(a) Describe the events that immediately led up to the Prophet’s migration, the hijra.
[10]
(b) Suggest three reasons why he decided to move from Mecca to Medina.
[4]
(Nov.2014) (12)
(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]
(May.2013 (41) Reset)
(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]
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Life in Madinah
(i) Brotherhood
(ii)
Battle
of
Badr
(10
Marks)/
Battles
of
Uhad
(10
Marks)
Khyber/Mautah/Hunain/Tabuk (10 Marks)
(iii) Relation with the Jews and Hypocrites/ Charter of Madinah (Treaty with the Jews)
(iv) Conquest of Makkah
(v) Treaty of Hudaibiyah
(vi) Main events of first year of Hijrah
(i) Brotherhood
(May.2015) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) The Prophet paired Muslims from Makka and from Madina after the migration
(hijra). Give examples to show the character of the relationship between various
Emigrants and Helpers.
[10]
(b) Today Muslims often seek refuge in neighbouring countries. Show how the example of
the Emigrants and Helpers can still provide a model today.
[4]
(May.2019) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) In Madina, the Helpers (Ansar) and Emigrants (Muhajirun) were made brothers. Give an
[10]
account of the main developments of this relationship.
(b) How can Muslims apply this model of brotherhood to help their communities?
[4]
(ii) Battle of Badr (10 Marks)/ Battles of Uhad (10 Marks)
(Nov.2016) (11)
(a) The Battle of Badr took
in the
second
year after the hijra. Describe the main
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(b) Can those involved in present day conflicts learn any lessons from the way the
Prophet treated prisoners after battles?
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(Nov.2013)(12)
(a) Write an account of the battle of Badr.
(b) Can the Prophet’s conduct during this battle contain lessons for military leaders
today? Give reasons for your answer.
(May.2021) (12)
(a) Write about the events of the Battle of Uhud fought in 625.
(b) What lessons might be learned from the outcome of the Battle of Uhud?
(Nov.2015) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) Describe the events of the Battle of Uhud.
(b) ‘Success for Muslims depends on their obedience to the Prophet.’ Discuss this
statement in relation to Muslims today.
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Battles of Khyber, Mautah, Hunain and Tabuk (10 Marks)
(May.2020) (12)
(a) Describe the main events of the Battle of Mu’ta and the Battle of Hunain.
(b) From these battles, what can be learnt about good leadership skills?
[10]
[4]
(May.2018) (12)
[10]
(a) Write about the main events of the battles of Khaybar and Tabuk.
(b)The Battle of Tabuk became a mission of peace instead of war. What can Muslims learn
from this?
[4]
(iii) Relation with the Jews and Hypocrites
(Nov.2019) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) By referring to the Treaty of Madina, describe the relationship between
the Muslims and the non-Muslims when the Prophet (pbuh) first arrived.
(b) How can Muslims apply the Prophet Muhammad’s example of compassion when
building community relations?
(May.2013 (41) Reset)
(a) Write about the Prophet Muhammad’s interaction with non-Muslims in Madina.
(b) What can Muslims learn from this interaction?
[10]
[4]
[10]
[4]
(May. 2004)
(a) Outline the changes in the Prophet’s relations with the Jewish tribes and the ‘hypocrites’
in Madinah in the years between 622 and 632.
[10]
(b) Suggest reasons why his relation with the Jewish tribes changed.
[4]
(Nov.2016) (11) (Outside
MPakistan)
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(a) Write about the way in which the Prophet interacted with non-Muslims after his
move to Madina.
[10]
(b) How can Muslims now apply the lessons learnt from the Prophet’s interaction with
non-Muslims?
[4]
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(iv) Conquest of Makkah
(Nov.2016) (12)
(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]
(Nov.2015) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) The Prophet entered Makka and took control of it in 8AH. Describe the main details of
this event.
[10]
(b) The Prophet’s characteristic of mercy was clearly demonstrated in this event. Is it
realistic to expect Muslims today to follow his example?
[4]
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(v) Treaty of Hudaibiyah
(May.2016) (12)
(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]
(Nov.2019) (12)
(a) Write about the events related to the signing of the Treaty of
Hudaybiyya and the main terms in it.
(b) What in your opinion were the benefits, if any, to the Muslims of
signing this treaty?
[10]
[4]
(vi) Main events of the first year of Hijrah
(May.2013)
(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]
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Prophet PBUH as a Model of Excellence
(i) Any four of the Prophet’s qualities (Generosity, Humility, Honesty,
Simplicity, Truthfulness, Forgiveness and Justice)
(Nov.2018) (12)
(a) Giving at least four examples from his life, write about the ways in which the Prophet
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Muhammad showed generosity
and humility.
[10]
(b) Giving examples, write how Muslims can be generous with their neighbours.
[4]
(May.2017) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) Write about events from the Prophet’s (pbuh) life that show his qualities of generosity,
honesty and simplicity in action.
[10]
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(b) Can Muslims adopt a life of simplicity like the Prophet (pbuh) in current times? Give
reasons for your answer.
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The First Islamic Community
(i) Hz. Imam Hassan (RA) and Imam Hussain (RA)/Event of Karbala
(ii) Four Daughters/ Hz. Fatima
(iii) Work of all scribes during Prophet’s lifetime
(iv) Significance of (i) Hz. Abu Sufyan (RA) (ii) Hz. Salman Farsi (RA) (iii) Hz. Bilal
(RA), Hz. Khalid bin Walid (RA), Hz. Zaid bin Haritha (RA), Abu Talib and Hz.
Hamza (RA)
(v) Significance of Hz. Aisha (RA)/ [10] / Hz. Sawdah/Hz. Hafsa/Hz. Umm-e-Salama [10]
(vi) Significance of Hz. Abu Bakr (RA)/Hz. Usman (RA) and Hz. Ali (RA)
(i) Hz. Imam Hassan (RA) and Imam Hussain (RA)/Event of Karbala
(May. 2012)
(a) Outline the main events in the lives of the Prophet’s grandsons al-Hasan and
al-Husayn.
(b) Explain how al-Husayn’s death remains important to Muslims today.
[10]
[4]
(May. 2009)
(a) Write accounts of the lives of the Prophet’s two grandsons al-Hasan and al-Husayn. [10]
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(b) Explain why they each
in theOF
way they
did.
[4]
(ii) Four Daughters/ Hz. Fatima
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(Nov.2018) (12)
(a) Write a detailed account of the lives of the Prophet’s daughters, Zaynab and Fatima. [10]
(b) What can Muslims learn from the Prophet about the relationship between fathers and
daughters?
[4]
(May.2017) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) Write about the lives of Fatima and any one other of the Prophet’s (pbuh) daughters. [10]
(b) Explain the importance of the statement, ‘Daughters are a mercy (rahma)’.
[4]
(Nov.2013) (12)
(a) Give an account of the lives of the Prophet’s four daughters.
(b) Can Muslims learn from the Prophet’s bond with Fatima? Give reasons for your
answer.
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(iii) Work of all Scribes during the Prophet’s lifetime
(May.2017) (12)
(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]
(May.2014) (11)
(a) Write briefly about the tasks carried out by the Scribes of the revelation at the time of
the Prophet.
(b) Explain the importance of the principles employed by the compilers of the Qur’an at
the time of the Caliphs.
[10]
[4]
(iv) Significance of (i) Hz. Abu Sufyan (RA) (ii) Hz. Salman Farsi (RA) (iii)
Hz. Bilal (RA), Hz. Khalid bin Walid (RA), Hz. Zaid bin Haritha (RA),
Abu Talib and Hz. Hamza (RA)
(Nov.2017) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) Write about lives of the Companions Bilal ibn Rabah, Ja’far ibn Abi Talib and
Salman al-Farsi.
[10]
(b) In your opinion, what is the significance of the Prophet encouraging the liberation of Bilal
and Salman from slavery?
[4]
(Nov.2014) (12)
(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]
(v) Significance of Hz. Aisha (RA)/ [10] / Hz. Sawdah/Hz. Hafsa/Hz. UmmM ARK OF EXCELLENCE
e-Salama [10]
(Nov.2015) (12)
(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]
(May.2015) (12)
(a) Write about the Prophet’s wife Aisha during the lifetime of the Prophet.
[10]
(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]
(Nov.2021) (12)
(a) Write about the lives of two of the following wives of the Prophet (pbuh):
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•
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• Sawda bint Zama’a
• Aisha bint Abu Bakr
• Hafsa bint ‘Umar
• Umm Salama.
•
[10]
(b) Choose from one of the wives named in part (a) and write about what her life might teach
Muslims about the role of women in society.
[4]
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(vi) Significance of Hz. Abu Bakr (RA)/Hz. Usman (RA) and Hz. Ali (RA)
(Nov. 2010)
(a) Write about the major contributions made to Islam by Hazrat Abu Bakr during the
Prophet’s (PBUH) lifetime.
[10]
(b) Why was Hazrat Abu Bakr given the title ‘Saviour of Islam’?
[4]
(May. 2011)
(a) Write an account of the following figures during the lifetime of the Prophet: Hazrat
Hamza, ‘Abu Bakr and ‘Ali.
[10]
(b) Explain why one of these figures was important in the development of the Islamic
community.
[4]
(May.2020) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) Write an account of the life of the Prophet’s Companion Abu Bakr, during the Prophet’s
lifetime.
[10]
(b) Abu Bakr used his wealth to help others. How can Muslims follow his example today?
14. (Nov.2014) (11) (Outside Pakistan)
(a) Write about the role played by Abu Bakr during the period between the first revelation
and the death of the Prophet.
[10]
(b) What lessons can Muslims learn from Abu Bakr’s conduct in this period, and how are
these lessons relevant now?
[4]
(May. 2013)
(a) Write about the lives of ‘Umar and ‘Uthman during the lifetime of the Prophet.
(b) Why was ‘Umar’s conversion important for the early Muslims?
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(Nov.2019) (12)
(a) Write about the lives of ‘Uthman ibn Affan and ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib during
the lifetime of the Prophet (pbuh).
(b) From ‘Ali’s early life, what lessons can young people learn about their
role in the community?
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General Percentages of all topics of Paper 1 in CAIE
Paper- 1
Important Headings of History and Importance of Quran
1. Revelation of Quran between the years 610 and 632 A.D (50%)
2. First Revelation (50%)
3. Compilation of Quran (60%)
4. Quran as a source of Islamic Law (10%)
5. Quran and Hadith used together (60%)
6. All four sources and their relation (How Quran is used with the other three sources)
(50%)
7. Major Themes of the Holy Quran (Allah in Himself/Allah’s relation with the Created
world/ Allah’s relation with two prophets except Holy Prophet/ Allah’s relation with all
Prophets including Holy Prophet PBUH) (70%)
8. Asbab-e-Nuzul of (Surah Ikhlas, Surha Nas, Surah Duha and Surah Kausar) (30%)
Important Headings of Life in Makkah
1. Life of the Prophet up until the first revelation (40%) /Hz. Aminah, Haleemah and Abu
Talib (30%)
2. Call to prophethood/ Cave
of Hira OF
and Cave
of Saur (40%)
M ARK
EXCELLENCE
3. Preaching by the Prophet PBUH (50%)
4. Torture on the Prophet PBUH (70%)
5. Torture on the Followers (60%)
6. Migration to Abyssinia (60%)
7. Prophet’s reasons of migration to Madinah (Events led up) (50%)
8. Event of Isra and Miraj (40%)
9. Prophet’s event of migration to Madinah (60%)
10. Prophet’s relation and interaction with the Quraish before and after revelation (70%)
11. Prophet’s activities in spreading Islam outside Makkah before migration (30%)
12. Event of Taif and Events surrounding the pledges of Aqabah (40%)
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Important Headings of Life in Madinah
1. Main events of the first year of Hijrah (40%)
2. Brotherhood (60%)
3. Battle of Badr (70%)
4. Battle of Uhad (60%)
5. Battle of Trench (40%)
6. Treaty of Hudaibiyah (40%)
7. Battles of Khyber, Mautah, Hunain and Tabuk (50%)
8. Prophet’s relation with the Jews and the Hypocrites (70%)
9. Conquest of Makkah (70%)
10. Final year of the Prophet’s life (70%)
Important Headings of Model of Excellence
1. Four qualities of the Prophet PBUH (80%)
2. Position of Women as wives, mothers and daughters (40%)
3. Three events from the life of the Prophet and the Caliphs that show how they treated or
conducted relation with non-Muslims. (30%)
4. Seal of the Prophet/ Interest/ (20%)
Important Headings of The First Islmaic Community
1. (Wives) Hz. Khadijah/ Hz. Aisha (10 Marks) Hz. Sawdah/ Hz. Hafsa/ Hz. Zainab bint
Jahsh/ Hz. Umm-e-Salma/ Hz. Maria Qibtiah (RA). (Any 3 wives Total 10 Marks) (70%)
M ARK OF EXCELLENCE
2. (Children) Four Daughters of the Prophet PBUH OR Only Hz. Fatimah [10] (30%)
3. (Descendants/Imamat) Hz. Hassan and Hz. Hussain (RA) (40%)
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4. (Ten Blessed Companions) Hz. Abu Bakr, Hz. Umar, Hz. Uthman, Hz. Ali, Hz. Talha,
Hz. Zubair, Hz. Abu Ubaidah bin Jarrah. (60%) / Conversion of Islam of Hz. Abu Bakr,
Hz. Umar, Hz. Usman and Hz. Ali (RA) (40%)
5. (Scribes of Divine Revelation) (i) Importance of all Scribes during Prophet’s lifetime
(70%) (ii) Hz. Zaid bin Thabit (RA) (40%) (iii) Hz. Abdullah bin Masud (10%)
6. (Important Personalities) (i) Hz. Hamza (ii) Hz. Bilal (iii) Hz. Abu Sufyan (iv) Abu
Talib, (v) Hz. Khalid bin Walid (vi) Hz. Zaid bin Haitha (vii) Hz. Salman Farsi (viii) Hz.
Jafar bin Abi Talib (70%) (ix) Hz. Abu Hurairah
7. (Emigrants and Helpers) Importance of Muhajirin and Ansar (10%) (Life in Madinah/
Brotherhood)
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