Islamiyat · May / June 2024 · Paper 11 · 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 passage.
Use the AO1 Levels of Response.
Sura 96.1–5
The main theme is Allah’s relationship with the created world. Candidates will develop these themes in their own way, e.g.
Creator: God is the Creator which is shown in this sura through the way humans were created from a clot.
Provider: He gives creation what they need, in this case, knowledge of God.
Generous: This shows His generosity.
New beginning: Being the first revelation was the beginning of Islam and prophethood.
Knowledge: There is an emphasis on the importance of knowledge and the knowledge that God gives to humankind.
Sura 5.110
The main theme is Allah’s Messengers.
Candidates will develop these themes in their own way e.g.
Guidance: 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.
Power: Jesus did great things but only with God’s permission, “by my leave”.
Support: God supports Prophet’s in their mission by giving them miracles.
Challenges: Prophets face opposition and persecution. In this case Jesus was rejected with claims of magic.
Sura 93
The main theme is Allah’s Messengers.
Candidates will develop these themes in their own way, e.g.
God’s help: God helps those who are in distress, prophets and Muslims.
Provision: This sura is directed to the Prophet (pbuh) himself showing how God helped him, in this case with shelter, guidance and
independence. God reminds the Prophet (pbuh) of the benefits he has given him.
Gratitude: It gives the 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.
Reassurance: He is always present and with them through the hardships they endure.
1(b)[4]
Briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today. Use the AO2 Levels of Response.
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. So 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, whether it is 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.
Sura 93
These themes tell humans not to 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.
Muslims should feel reassurance that God will provide and help them. 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.
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.

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