Islamiyat · May / June 2020 · Paper 11 · Question 1

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Choose any two of the following passages from the Qur’an, and:

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1(a)[4]
briefly describe the main theme(s) in each passage
Sura 2.30–37
The main themes are: God as Creator; His relationship and care of His prophets; God giving knowledge and status to whom He wishes. Candidates will develop these themes in their own way, e.g.,
saying God created Adam, as well as everything else (angels, etc.), and granted him a high position, which suggests God values humans above angels.
God gives knowledge to who He wants and He gives the special status of prophethood to whom he wishes.
When Satan misled Adam, God did not leave him or allow any obstacle to prevent him from making Adam His representative on earth, in other words God looks after His prophets.
Sura 93
The main themes are, God as companion; He helps His prophets, in this case the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh); teaches being grateful to God. Candidates will develop these themes in their own way, e.g.,
It is God who helps in need so when distressed, Muslims should turn to Him.
This sura is directed to the Prophet (pbuh) himself showing how God helped him, in this case with shelter, guidance and independence; gives message of being kind and helpful to others in need, like orphans and beggars, and realising that a person’s benefits all come from thanking God.
A person may think that God has deserted them, or He does not seem to be there, but He is always present and with them.
Sura 108
The main themes are: God’s mercy; God’s generosity; His relationship with the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
Candidates will develop these themes in their own way, e.g.,
saying in His mercy, God granted the Prophet (pbuh) success, and because of this the Prophet (pbuh) and all Muslims should continue to worship God even in times of difficulty.
God remains near to His prophets. It was also revealed as a
consolation to the Prophet (pbuh) and foretold the destruction of his opponents.
Themes may be the same for some suras, but they will be expressed differently.
A reference to the background of the sura can help distinguish one sura from another but should not be the main body of the answer.
Answers must be qualified to get higher marks – candidates must expand on them.
1(b)[4]
briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today. Sura 2.30–37
The importance is that Adam was the first prophet of God, who was made His representative on earth. This gives Muslims a sense of their connection to God as Adam is called the father of humankind and everyone is descended from him.
God showed Adam’s importance by making the angels bow to him, and forgiving him when he disobeyed. This should make humankind understand their status, they should seek forgiveness from God and worship Him. It also shows God’s care and direct relationship with every individual.
Sura 93
These themes tell humans to not worry when others oppose or hurt you; God gave blessings to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), despite people saying that he had been forgotten by God. Muslims should look at their own lives to see their blessings and not think they have been given nothing; they should not constantly want more than what they have.
They should be grateful to God through prayers, giving charity and helping those less fortunate than themselves and they should make people aware of the ways in which God helps them.
Sura 108
The teachings give an insight into how the relationship between God and the Prophet (pbuh) has lessons for Muslims. Muslims today are that future generation of followers that was given to the Prophet (pbuh), and so this sura gives hope to people in times of need. God always intervenes in times of difficulty so Muslims should always remember to look to Him for help and support, and not feel disheartened in times of difficulty, e.g. during illness or oppression. Muslims should try to remain steadfast despite the difficulties or mockeries that they face.

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