Islamiyat · Oct / Nov 2023 · Paper 12 · Question 1

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Choose any two of the following passages from the Qur’an.

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1(a)[4]
Briefly describe the main theme(s) in each chosen passage.
Mark according to the marking grid for AO1 – Knowledge on page 4. Answers may include some of the following ideas, but all valid material must be credited.
Sura 6.101–103 (Allah in Himself)
The main themes are:
God’s power is shown as He is the only one to control the heavens and the earth. Everything originates with Him.
He has knowledge of everything, so although humans cannot understand Him, He understands everything in creation.
People should turn to God. He is the One who has the power to help humans, and He hears and sees all that they do, therefore they should worship Him and pray to Him to reward their actions.
Sura 96.1–5 (Allah’s relationship with the created world)
The main themes are:
God is the Creator which is shown in this Sura through the way humans were created from a clot of blood.
He gives creation what they need, in this case, knowledge of God. This shows His generosity.
Being the first revelation was the beginning of Islam and prophethood.
There is an emphasis on the importance of knowledge and the knowledge that God gives to humankind.
Sura 5.110 (Allah’s messengers)
The main themes are:
God’s assistance and guidance to His prophets, in this case Jesus, was helped by the holy spirit, the Book and the wisdom, the Law and the Gospel.
Jesus performed miracles but only with God’s permission, “by my leave”.
God supports Prophets in their mission by giving them miracles.
Prophets’ face opposition and persecution. In this case Jesus was rejected with claims of magic.
Briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today.
1(b)[4]
Mark according to the marking grid for AO2 – Understanding on
page 5.
Answers may include some of the following ideas, but all valid material must be credited.
Sura 6.101–103
These teachings emphasise the importance of tawhid for Muslims and that there is only one God worthy of worship.
Humankind is asked to worship Him as it says in this passage that only He can fulfil their needs, so Muslims should be careful to pray and fast, etc to fulfil their obligation to Him, and turn to Him only.
He also sees and hears all that humankind does, so Muslims should keep this in mind in all that they do and say. In a world where there are lots of distractions, this Sura could remind Muslims that they should always remember their Creator as the ultimate authority over their affairs. Sura 96.1–5
The importance of this Sura is that it allows humans to understand how God created them from nothing.
Seeking knowledge is encouraged and so humankind should try their best to learn throughout their lives, especially religious knowledge so they can get to know their Lord. Each subject, RE, science, etc has a value to it and can help humans get closer to God.
It also helps Muslims understand how prophethood and Islam started, and they should reflect upon what God has sent down for them to help them live their lives. Therefore, they should be grateful to God. Sura 5.110
These teachings reaffirm for Muslims the prophethood of Jesus and the power of God.
The teachings show humans are capable of great feats, but it is God who gives permission, strength and assistance for these; moon landings, space travel, etc.
Muslims should use these as signs of God’s grace and believe in His power to control everything and allow things to happen. They should therefore remember Him often, by praying, supplicating or doing good deeds, etc. to ensure they are counted as believers.

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