Islamiyat · Oct / Nov 2025 · Paper 11 · Question 1

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1(a)[4]
Briefly describe the main theme(s) in each passage.
Use the AO1 Levels of Response.
Answers may include some of the following ideas, but all valid material must be credited.
Sura 6.101–103
The main theme is God in Himself.
Candidates will develop these themes in their own way, e.g.
Tawhid: Emphasises God’s Oneness through saying that He does not have a partner so can’t have a son.
Power: God’s power is shown as He is the only One to control the heavens and the earth. Everything originates with Him.
Knowledge: He has knowledge of everything, so although humans cannot fully understand Him, He understands everything in creation.
Worship Him alone: 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 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 99
The main theme is Allah’s relationship with the created world. Candidates will develop these themes in their own way, e.g.
Last Day: God will shake the earth, destroying what He created.
God’s power: He has the power to give life/death.
Burden/admonition: God will give the Earth a voice to say what humans have done to the Earth, from environmental abuse and neglect of resources to treatment of animals, etc.
Accountability: People will be responsible for their actions on earth and God will give people their accounts, which will take them to Heaven/Hell.
Justice: God will be the Judge and His justice will be seen. Briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life
1(b)[4]
today.
Use the AO2 Levels of Response.
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. The only relationship He has is with His creation. God has no partners or offspring: He is unique.
Humankind is asked to worship God 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 obligations, and turn to Him only.
God 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 He is the ultimate authority over their affairs.
Sura 41.37
The importance of this verse is that believers should acknowledge and reflect on the fact that created things are not permanent, and that only God has permanence which strengthens their belief in God.
Muslims should realise they need to look to God for their answers, rather than looking to created things for guidance.
They should ponder on God’s signs, the perfection of His creations and nature in order to strengthen their faith.
Sura 99
The Last Day creates a fear of accountability, reminding Muslims to stay on the straight path.
Good deeds will be rewarded, encouraging Muslims to do good at all times, e.g. following the Pillars, being honest and helping others. It deters them from dis-pleasurable actions like lying, cheating, gossiping, not obeying God’s commandments, etc.
It helps Muslims understand the temporary nature of the world which can prevent them from being distracted by worldly things, whether it’s fashion, money, gaming or work, etc.
Muslims should feel comforted by God's justice that no good deed will go unnoticed, or bad deed unpunished.

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