GCE O LEVEL Islamiyat (2058)

Topical Question Bank 2009-2011

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Topics in Paper 1 The History and Importance of the Quran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Life and Importance of the Prophet Muhammad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The First Islamic Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Topics in Paper 2 The History and Importance of the Hadiths The Rightly Guided Caliphs . . . . . . . . . The Articles of Faith . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Pillars of Islam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The History and Importance of the Quran

(a) Give an account of how the Quran developed into book form. (b) What is the signicance to Muslims today of having the Quran in the form of a book?

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Q J2011/P1/2 (a) From the Quranic passages you have studied, outline the relationship between God and two of His messengers who were sent before the Prophet Muhammad. [10] (b) Explain why God sends his revelations through messengers. Q N2010/P1/2 (a) Describe how the two main sources of Islamic legal thinking are related. [10] [4]

(b) Give an example to show how the Quran could be used in the exercise of qiyas (analogy). [4] Q J2010/P1/2 (a) Give an account of how the Quran was compiled in the years following the Prophets death. [10] (b) Explain why the rst community of Muslims thought it was necessary to compile the Quran. [4] Q N2009/P1/2 (a) Write an account of the ways in which the Quran was revealed to the Prophet between the years 610 and 632. [10] (b) What does the Prophets rst experience of revelation tell us about the nature of prophethood in Islam? [4] Q J2009/P1/2 (a) How are the Quran and Hadiths used together in Islamic legal thinking? (b) Why do some legal scholars reject the use of analogy (qiyas)? 3 [10] [4]

GCE O LEVEL - ISLAMIYAT 2058 Q Specimen 2009/P1/2 (a) Trace the main stages in the compilation of the Quran in the time of the caliphs Abu Bakr and Uthman. [10] (b) Discuss the most important features of the teachings in the Quran about the Messengers of God. [4]

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The Life and Importance of the Prophet Muhammad

Q N2011/P1/3 (a) Write about the Prophet Muhammads interaction with the Quraysh while he lived in Makka, before and after revelation. [10] (b) Why did the Quraysh feel they needed to reject the Prophets message? Q N2011/P1/4 (a) Describe the Prophets conduct as leader in two of the battles he fought in. [10] [4]

(b) What can Muslim leaders today learn from the Prophets conduct in their relations with other states? [4] Q J2011/P1/3 (a) Give an account of the events of the Prophets night journey and ascension [Isra wa-miraj]. [10] (b) Explain the importance of this event to the Prophet himself. Q N2010/P1/3 (a) Describe the main difculties encountered by the Prophet himself during his time in Makka after his call to prophethood. [10] (b) How does his conduct in one of these difculties provide an example for Muslims today? [4] Q N2010/P1/5 (a) Outline the main events of the Prophets journey from Makka to Madina. (b) What was the signicance of this journey for the Muslims? Q J2010/P1/3 (a) Write about the life of the Prophet up until the rst revelation. (b) Why was his relationship with his wife Khadija important for him? Q J2010/P1/4 (a) Describe the events relating to the Prophets experiences in caves. (b) Explain the signicance of one of these experiences for the development of Islam. Q N2009/P1/3 (a) Describe two events from the life of the Prophet that illustrate the way he treated nonMuslims. [10] (b) How can these examples help Muslims today in their relationships with non-Muslims? [4] TOPICAL QUESTION BANK 5 [10] [4] [10] [4] [10] [4] [4]

GCE O LEVEL - ISLAMIYAT 2058 Q N2009/P1/5 (a) Trace the events that led up to the Prophets migration (hijra). [10]

(b) Explain the importance of the Pledges of Aqaba to the Prophet in the period leading up to the migration. [4] Q J2009/P1/3 (a) Describe the events of two of the battles fought by the Prophet while he was leader of the community at Madina. [10] (b) How does his conduct in one of these battles provide a model for Muslims today when they face difculties? [4] Q J2009/P1/4 (a) Write an account of the rst migration (hijra) of the Muslims to Abyssinia. (b) Why did the people of Makka pursue these Muslims? Q Specimen 2009/P1/3 (a) Give an account of the Prophets rst experience of receiving revelation. (b) Explain the meaning of the title Seal of the Prophets . Q Specimen 2009/P1/4 (a) Give examples from what the Prophet did and said that show his attitude towards two of the following: partners in marriage, friends, and enemies. [10] (b) From one of your choices, explain how Muslims today can follow the Prophets example. [4] Q Specimen 2009/P1/5 (a) Describe the main events that involved the Prophet with Abu Talib and Abu Sufyan. (b) Explain why the death of Abu Talib threatened the Prophets security in Makka. [10] [4] [10] [4] [10] [4]

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. Q N2011/P1/5

The First Islamic Community

(a) Write about the life of Aisha during the Prophets lifetime. (b) How can she be seen as a role model for Muslims now? Q J2011/P1/4

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(a) Write an account of the following gures during the lifetime of the Prophet: Hamza, Abu Bakr and Ali. [10] (b) Explain why one of these gures was important in the development of the Islamic community. [4] Q J2011/P1/5 (a) Describe the difculties faced by the followers of the Prophet in Makka. (b) What can these stories teach Muslims in their everyday lives today? Q N2010/P1/4 (a) Write about the major contributions made to Islam by Abu Bakr during the Prophets lifetime. [10] (b) Why was Abu Bakr given the title Saviour of Islam? Q J2010/P1/5 (a) Describe the teachings of Islam about the position of women as wives, mothers and daughters. [10] (b) What do these teachings tell us about the relationship between men and women? Q N2009/P1/4 (a) Write briey about the conversion to Islam of Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali. (b) In what ways did the conversion of Umar help the young Muslim community? Q J2009/P1/5 (a) Write accounts of the lives of the Prophets two grandsons al-Hasan and al-Husayn. [10] (b) Explain why they each died in the way they did. [4] [10] [4] [4] [4] [10] [4]

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. Q N2011/P2/2

The History and Importance of the Hadiths

(a) Outline the main teachings of the Hadiths you have studied, from the passages set for special study, about the responsibilities of individual Muslims. [10] (b) Explain by giving an example how a Hadith has been used together with the Quran in working out an Islamic law. [4] Q J2011/P2/2 (a) What part do Hadiths play in Islamic legal thinking? (b) What is the importance of consensus (ijma) in Islam? Q N2010/P2/2 (a) How have the Hadiths of the Prophet been used as a source of guidance by Muslims? [10] (b) Truly, My mercy overcomes My wrath. This is a Hadith Qudsi. What is special about Hadiths of this kind? [4] Q J2010/P2/2 (a) How did the compilers of Hadiths (muhaddithun) judge between acceptable and unacceptable Hadiths? [10] (b) How are the Quran and Hadith employed in working out Islamic law? Q N2009/P2/2 (a) Describe the methods employed by the compilers of the major books of Hadith to ensure the Hadiths they collected were authentic. [10] (b) Why is it important for Muslims to have collections of authentic Hadiths? Q J2009/P2/2 (a) Outline the main teachings of the Hadiths you have studied about the importance of Muslim communal life. [10] (b) Explain the main differences between musnad and musannaf Hadiths. 8 [4] [4] [4] [10] [4]

GCE O LEVEL - ISLAMIYAT 2058 Q Specimen 2009/P2/2 (a) Outline the main teachings of the Hadiths you have studied about the responsibilities of individual Muslims. [10] (b) Explain the importance of the isnad and the matn in deciding that a Hadith is authentic. [4]

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The Rightly Guided Caliphs

(a) Briey describe the main events of the caliphate of any two of the rightly guided caliphs given below: (i) Abu Bakr (ii) Umar (iii) Uthman

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(b) In your opinion what was the most important task that faced Abu Bakr on becoming caliph? Briey discuss. [4] Q J2011/P2/3 (a) Write a detailed account of the administrative measures put in place by Umar during his caliphate. [10] (b) Umars caliphate is regarded as the golden period of early Islamic history Discuss. . Q N2010/P2/5 (a) What were the main events of the caliphate of Ali? (b) Why do you think Muawiya refused to accept Ali as caliph? Q J2010/P2/3 (a) What major events took place during the caliphate of Uthman? [10] (b) Explain why Uthman encountered difculties in the later years of his caliphate and was assassinated. [4] Q N2009/P2/3 (a) Describe Abu Bakrs activities against the false prophets and apostate tribes. (b) Why is Abu Bakr called the Saviour of Islam? Q J2009/P2/3 (a) Trace the expansion of the Islamic empire under the rule of the caliph Umar. (b) What does the way he died tell us about his character? Q J2009/P2/4 (a) Describe the main events of the caliphate of Ali. (b) Explain why Talha and Zubayr opposed Ali. Q Specimen 2009/P2/3 (a) Write an account of the major challenges that faced Abu Bakr during his caliphate. (b) Explain why he was known as the Honest One (al-Siddiq), and the Saviour of Islam. TOPICAL QUESTION BANK [10] [4] 10 [10] [4] [10] [4] [10] [4] [10] [4] [4]

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. Q N2011/P2/5

The Articles of Faith

(a) Give a full account of the Muslim belief in prophets. (b) Briey explain why Allah revealed different books from time to time. Q J2011/P2/4

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(a) What does the statement There is no ability or power except through Allah tell you about Muslim belief in Allahs predestination and decree? [10] (b) To what extent does this belief affect the daily living of Muslims? Q N2010/P2/4 (a) Give a descriptive account of the Muslim belief in revealed books. (b) Discuss the importance of Jibrail in comparison to other angels. Q J2010/P2/4 (a) What are Muslim beliefs about angels? (b) Why is the belief in resurrection important to Muslims in their daily living? Q J2009/P2/5 (a) Write about Muslim beliefs in prophets. (b) Explain how this belief inuences the daily living of a Muslim. Q Specimen 2009/P1/4 (a) Give an account of the Muslim belief in angels and Gods predestination and decree. [10] (b) Explain the importance to the community of Muslims of congregational prayers on Fridays and pilgrimage. [4] [10] [4] [10] [4] [10] [4] [4]

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. Q N2011/P2/4

The Pillars of Islam

(a) Give descriptions of the way in which fasting and almsgiving are carried out among Muslims. [10] (b) Show how these two pillars keep the Islamic community together. Q J2011/P2/5 (a) What beliefs and practices are involved in: (i) stoning the Jamarat (ii) performing say (iii) assembling at Arafat (b) Explain the main differences between hajj and umrah. Q N2010/P2/3 (a) What are the daily observances of the Ramadan fast? (b) Explain why the Ramadan fast is important to Muslims. Q J2010/P2/5 (a) What are the conditions of prayer (salat) that must be fullled before performing them? [10] (b) Explain the importance of mosques in Muslim communities. Q N2009/P2/4 (a) Describe the particular features of congregational prayers on Fridays (juma). (b) Why do Muslims regard these prayers as important? Q N2009/P2/5 (a) Describe the main events of the annual pilgrimage (hajj). [10] [4] Q Specimen 2009/P2/5 (a) Give brief descriptions of the ways in which fasting and almsgiving are carried out. (b) Show how observance of these two pillars keeps the community together. [10] [4] [10] [4] [4] [10] [4] [4]

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(b) Explain the signicance of the prophet Abraham in the observances of the pilgrimage.

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