Islamiyat · May / June 2025 · 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.
Mark according to the marking grid for AO1 – Knowledge on page 6. Answers may include some of the following ideas, but all valid material must be credited.
Sura 2.255
The main theme is God in Himself.
Candidates will develop these themes in their own way, e.g.
Tawhid: This passage emphasises God’s oneness and Lordship over creation.
Creator: God is the Creator of everything in the heavens and earth.
Omnipotent: He looks after all the Heavens and earth and no one is needed to look after Him. He needs no help in looking after what He’s created.
Unique: He does not have human qualities and so doesn’t sleep or get tired in what He does.
Knowledge: His knowledge is limitless, and humans know only what He allows them.
His throne: it 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.
Sura 42.4–5
The main theme is God in Himself.
Candidates will develop these themes in their own way, e.g.
Control: God is the owner of everything because He created everything.
His Might: Due to His greatness above them, the heavens are almost torn apart.
Prayers: The angels praise God and pray for forgiveness of humans on earth as part of their duties.
Forgiveness: Humans are reliant on God’s mercy as He is the most forgiving, the most merciful.
Sura 6.75–79
The main theme is Allah’s Messengers.
Candidates will develop these themes in their own way, e.g.
Power: God’s power is shown through His ability to control the sun and the moon,
Signs: His signs are in creation, and the sign of His power is that He does not fade or die away, whilst things in creation do.
Guidance: The passage also shows His relationship with His prophets, as Ibrahim was searching for God, and that He uses these signs to guide the prophets.
Tawhid: His Oneness is pointed to through these signs and His power, and so these verses tell Muslims to worship God alone.
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 7. Answers may include some of the following ideas, but all valid material must be credited.
Sura 2.255
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, e.g. 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 practice.
It is considered to be one of the most recited passages of the Qur’an, and many Muslims recite it daily for protection. Candidates could say how they use Ayat al-Kursi in their lives.
Sura 42.4–5
The importance here is that God tells humankind of his power and control over all things so they should remember that they do not have any power in comparison.
God is Merciful, even when Muslims have committed wrong actions, so Muslims have someone to turn to in times of need.
As God is merciful to humankind, they in turn should be grateful and also try to be forgiving of others, even if those others have hurt or injured them.
Humans should not despair of Him or give up on His mercy – even if they have sinned they should turn back to Him and He will forgive.
The obedience of angels to God can encourage humans to be obedient to God too.
Sura 6: 75–79
It creates a strong link with God and strengthens belief in his oneness. Therefore, Muslims should not look up to anything or anyone else to help them in their lives or solve their problems.
It shows Muslims how God guided his messengers, in this case Ibrahim. Humans should use their minds to ponder upon God.
God’s signs invite Muslims to observe their environment. It creates awe and wonder to help get closer to Him. It reminds humankind that He is the Creator of all things and this realisation helps them to turn to Him only in times of need.
Using passages you have studied, describe God’s relationship with His

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