Islamiyat · Oct / Nov 2021 · Paper 12 · 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
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(i) Sura 2.255
The main theme is God in Himself:
Oneness of God/Tawhid, God is the Creator/Lord of everything in the heavens and earth.
He is The Ever Living and The Sustainer, The Self-Subsisting hence all creations are dependent on Him, but He is independent.
He does not have human qualities so does not sleep or get tired in what He does.
Everything in the universe is His kingdom and under His power and authority.
His knowledge is limitless, and humans only know what He allows them.
His throne is understood as His majesty, uniqueness, knowledge and having total power. It emphasises how He is the only one who can make decisions about His creation yet is transcendent – completely independent from His creation.
He is the Highest authority.
(ii) Sura 99
The main theme God’s relationship with the created world:
The signs of the Last Day,
The earth will be shaken and the inescapable quaking will baffle humans.
Everything will be destroyed as God has the power to destroy His own creation (Al-Mumit “The Destroyer).
The earth will give testimony on what occurred, from environmental abuse to neglect of resources.
People will be responsible for their actions on earth and given their accounts.
God will be the Judge.
Decision about the eternal life will be made by God, only He has the power to do so.
Every little act of goodness or sin will be taken account of by God while complete justice will be done.
(iii) Sura 93
The main theme is God’s Messengers:
God helps those who are in distress, prophets, and Muslims.
This sura is directed to the Prophet (pbuh) himself showing how God helped him, in this case with shelter, guidance and independence.
He is always present and with them through the hardships they endure, and He supports them.
God reminds the Prophet (pbuh) of the worthlessness of worldly life and the eternal bounties awaiting him in Akhirah. All prophets preferred afterlife over their earthly abode.
Special instruction for good treatment of the needy and the poor are also given.
Prophet (pbuh) is also asked to show gratitude and gratefulness.
1(b)[4]
briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today. Use the AO2 Marking Grid
(i) Sura 2.255
The importance of these themes is that these verses allow Muslims to learn and understand something about God in a way relevant to them. The theme of God’s self-subsistence shows how certain attributes that affect humans do not affect Him, for example, sleep, so they can rely entirely on Him.
He has the knowledge and power over all things, and this could make Muslims more cautious of their practices.
It can be considered as one of the best passages of the Qur’an, and Muslims often recite it daily for protection.
Candidates could say how they use Ayat al-Kursi in their own lives. (ii) Sura 99
The verses reaffirm Muslim belief in the Day of Judgment.
It creates a sense of accountability, reminding Muslims to stay on the straight path.
Good deeds will be rewarded which encourages Muslims to always do good, for example, following the Pillars or being honest and helping others. It keeps them away from displeasing things like lying, cheating, gossiping and not obeying God’s commandments.
It helps Muslims understand the temporary nature of the world which stops them being distracted by worldly things, such as fashion or money. Muslims feel comforted by God's justice that no good deed will go unnoticed, or bad deed will go unpunished.
(iii) Sura 93
These themes tell humans not to worry when others oppose or hurt you. A person may think that God has deserted them, or He does not seem to be there when they go through hard times in their lives, but these themes assure them that He is always present and with them.
God gave blessings to the Prophet (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.
These themes also encourage people to be kind and compassionate to the vulnerable members of the society, particularly orphans and destitute. These themes also create appreciation and gratitude in Muslims.

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