Islamiyat · Oct / Nov 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 explain the main theme(s) in each passage.
Use the AO1 Levels of Response.
Sura 41.37
The main theme is God in Himself.
Candidates will develop these themes in their own way, e.g.
Creator: God creates and controls everything, in this verse specifically the sun and the moon.
Signs: The order and cycle of the sun and the moon are God’s signs for humankind of His power.
Tawhid: As the Creator, only He should be worshipped.
Other deities: It is a negation of paganism – the sun and moon are not to be worshipped.
Sura 2.21–22
The main theme is Allah’s relationship with the created world. Candidates will develop these themes in their own way, e.g.
Tawhid: He is the only Creator and Sustainer.
Creator: God is the Creator of humankind so they should only worship Him.
Sustenance: God also provides sustenance to His creatures. He has made permanent arrangements and set up systems for that.
Creation: He also created what is for the benefit of humankind (guidance, fertile earth, shade and water from sky).
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.
Piety: God’s worship creates piety.
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.
Knowledge: There is an emphasis on the importance of knowledge and the knowledge that God gives to humankind.
Briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today.
1(b)[4]
Use the AO2 Levels of Response.
Sura 41.37
The importance of these verses is that believers should acknowledge and reflect on the fact that created things are not permanent.
They should realise they need to look to one God for their answers, rather than looking to created things for guidance.
They should ponder on His signs, the perfection of His creations and nature in order to strengthen their faith.
Sura 2.21–22
The themes of these verses invite people to ponder 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 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.

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