Nov 2014 paper 1 /11

Quranic passages
(1) Sura 2.21–22 (2) Sura 1 (3) Sura 114
2 (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. [4]

3 (a) Describe the events of the Prophet’s visit to Ta’if. [10]

(b) How can Muslims apply in practice the lessons learnt from the Prophet’s behaviour in this
situation? [4]

4 (a) Give an account of the Prophet’s life up to the time the revelations began. [10]
(b) Despite living through the days of ignorance, the Prophet remained true to his mission. What
lessons can Muslims learn from this today? [4]

5 (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]

2014 nov paper 1 /12

Quranic passage
(1) Sura 41.37,(2) Sura 1 ,(3) Sura 99
2 (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]
3 (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]

4 (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]

5 (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]
Paper 2 /21 OCT/NOV
Q!.Hadith (i) Hadith 9,Hadith 5 .12,14

2 2 (a) What do Muslims generally understand by the terms: • isnad and matn of Hadiths; •
musannaf and musnad Hadiths? [10]
(b) Which in your opinion is more beneficial for Muslims to have; musannaf collections or
musnad collections of Hadiths? Give reasons for your answer. [4]

3 (a) What were the causes of the revolt against ‘Uthman and what charges were made against
him? [10]
(b) Can Muslims today learn lessons from the martyrdom of ‘Uthman? Give reasons for your
answer. [4]

4 (a) The Prophet said, ‘Between a person and disbelief is discarding prayer.’ What benefits do
Muslims find in regular prayer (salat)? [10]
(b) Why do Muslims regard delayed (qada) prayers as a sign of God’s mercy? Give reasons for
your answer. [4]
5 (a) What are the moral, spiritual and other benefits of fasting in Ramadan? [10]
(b) Choose any one benefit of the Ramadan fast you have written about in Part (a) and say why
you think it is most useful. [4]

2014 nov paper 2 / 22

Hadith # 1,20,17,12
2 (a) Outline the main teachings of the set Hadiths about the conduct of Muslims in
communal life. [10]
(b) How do you think following the guidance of the Prophet (pbuh) as regards communal
living can improve society today? [4]

3 (a) Write an account of the Battle of Yamama fought during the caliphate of Abu Bakr,
and the Battle of the Camel fought during the caliphate of ‘Ali. [10]
(b) Which of these two battles was in your opinion the more significant? [4]

4 (a) ‘Pilgrimage to the House is a duty people owe to Allah, those who can afford the
journey.’ (Al ‘Imran 3:97) (i) For who is the annual pilgrimage (hajj) compulsory and which
Muslims are exempt from it? (ii) What things are forbidden to pilgrims while in the state
of ihram? [10]
(b) Some Muslims are exempt from performing the annual pilgrimage (hajj). Why do you
think this is so? [4]

5 (a) Name the revealed books mentioned in the Qur’an, giving the names of the
messengers they were revealed to and the message they contained. [10]
(b) All revealed books were sent by God. What in your opinion makes the Qur’an
unique?[4]