Islamiyat · May / June 2022 · 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
Use the AO1 Levels of Response
Candidates may include some of the following information. All other relevant information must be credited.
Sura 2.21–22
The main theme is Allah’s relationship with the created world. Candidates will develop these themes in their own way.
Creator: God is the creator of humankind so they should only worship Him.
Worship: God, as a creator, is only worthy of worship.
Piety: God’s worship creates piety.
Creation: He also created what is for the benefit of humankind (guidance, fertile earth, shade, and water from sky).
Sustenance: God also provides sustenance to His creatures. He has made permanent arrangements and set up systems for that.
Gratitude: People should be grateful to God for what He has created and provided.
Shirk: Humankind should not commit the greatest sin of associating partners/rivals with God.
Tawhid: He is the only creator and sustainer.
Sura 114
The main theme is Allah’s relationship with the created world. Candidates will develop these themes in their own way.
Sovereignty: Establishes Himself as master (Rabb), king (Malik) and true God (Ilah).
Divine Protection: God instructs to seek divine protection against all evils and harms. He is a protector from invisible beings (jinn) and humankind.
God’s Help: Only He can help in times of need, in this case from (jinn) and humans. Seek help only from Him.
Control: He created everything so controls everything, even mischief makers.
Warning: It’s a warning about those who whisper evil/bad ideas to humans, and then disappear and leave them on their own.
Sura 108
The main theme is Allah’s Messengers.
Candidates will develop these themes in their own way.
Consolation: It was revealed as a consolation to the Prophet (pbuh) and foretold the destruction of his opponents.
Prophet’s help: God always helps, protects, consoles and rewards His prophets.
God’s gift: God has given the Prophet (pbuh) kawthar, which has various meanings.
Kawthar: kawthar’s most common meaning is a river in paradise, but also has the meaning of progeny, guidance in abundance, success and his followers.
Worship: God commands His followers to pray to Him.
Gratitude: To show his gratitude the Prophet (pbuh) in particular, and Muslims in general, are expected to worship God and display the spirit of sacrifice, determination and good character.
1(b)[4]
briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today Use the AO2 Levels of Response.
Candidates may include some of the following information. All other relevant information must be credited.
Sura 2.21–22
The themes of these verses invite people to contemplate about God and nature.
Humans must worship their creator.
The natural world is a comfort for humankind, and so they should look after it.
God provides the world for humankind so humans should be responsible for looking after their environment and not be wasteful.
Gratefulness to God should also be displayed.
Humans should acknowledge who their sustenance has come from and rely on God for everything.
They should also abstain from setting rivals with God.
Sura 114
God is the king so it is Him who people should seek refuge with.
Through these verses Muslims get to know the kind of evils/mischief they have to be wary of, for example, invisible beings (jinn), humans or internal whisperings such as jealousy.
They should be aware of what’s happening to them so they can recognise the signs of mischief and temptations.
It strengthens reliance on God.
It creates trust in God’s control, authority, and protection as well as awe for God’s immense powers.
Reciting this sura, along with the others (quls) is a source of protection. Sura 108
The teachings give an insight into 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.
Future hope is also given with the promise of the Kawthar in paradise.
God always intervenes in times of difficulty so Muslims should always remember to look to Him for help and support.
People should not feel disheartened and remain steadfast in times of difficulty, for example, during illness or oppression.
Muslims should display a spirit of sacrifice and prayer, particularly when hard times befall.
Even prophets were tested and faced hardships but remained steadfast so Muslims should not despair of God’s mercy when facing hardships.

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