Islamiyat · Oct / Nov 2025 · 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 passage.
Use the AO1 Levels of Response.
Answers may include some of the following ideas, but all valid material must be credited.
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 God uses signs to guide them.
Tawhid: His Oneness is pointed to through these signs and His power and so these verses tell Muslims to worship God alone.
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.
Creator: God is the Creator of humankind so they should only worship Him.
Piety: God’s worship creates piety.
Creation: He also created what is for the benefit of humankind (guidance, fertile earth, shade and water from sky),
Sustenance: God also provides sustenance to His creatures. He has made permanent arrangements and set up systems for that.
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.
Tawhid: He is the only Creator and Sustainer.
Sura 108
The main theme is Allah’s Messengers.
Candidates will develop these themes in their own way, e.g.
Consolation: This sura was revealed as a consolation to the Prophet (pbuh) and foretold the destruction of his opponents.
Gifts: God has given the Prophet (pbuh) Kawthar, which has various meanings.
Kawthar: Most common is a river in paradise, but also has the meaning of progeny, guidance in abundance, success and his followers.
Worship: God commands His followers to pray to Him.
Grateful: To show his gratitude the Prophet (pbuh) in particular, and Muslims in general, are expected to worship God and display the spirit of sacrifice, determination and good character.
Briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today
1(b)[4]
Use the AO2 Levels of Response.
Answers may include some of the following ideas, but all valid material must be credited.
Sura 6.75–79
The importance is that it creates a strong link with God and strengthens belief in His Oneness, so Muslims should not look up to anything/anyone else, to help them in their lives and 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 turn to Him only in times of need.
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 and look after their environment and not be wasteful.
Gratefulness to God should also be displayed.
Humans should acknowledge from whom their sustenance has come, and rely on God for everything.
They should also abstain from setting rivals with God.
Sura 108
The teachings give an insight into how the relationship between God and the Prophet (pbuh) has lessons for Muslims. Muslims today are the future generation of followers that was given to the Prophet (pbuh), and so this sura gives hope to people in times of need. Future hope is also given with the promise of the Kawthar in Paradise.
God always intervenes in times of difficulty so Muslims should always remember to look to Him for help and support, and not feel disheartened in times of difficulty, e.g. during illness or oppression. Muslims should remain steadfast despite the difficulties or mockeries they may face.
Even prophets were tested and faced hardships but remained steadfast, so Muslims should not despair of God’s mercy when facing hardships.

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