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PAPER 1:
HISTORY AND IMPORTANCE OF QURAN
(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 first experience of revelation tell us about
the nature of prophethood in Islam? [4]
(a) Give an account of how the Quran was compiled in the years
following the Prophets death. [10]
(b) Explain why the first community of Muslims thought it was
necessary to compile the Quran. [4]
(a) Trace the main stages in the compilation of the Quran in the time of
the caliphs Abu Bakr.[10]
LIFE AND IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY PROPHET

LIFE IN MAKKAH:
(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? [4]

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(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. [4]

(a) Describe the main difficulties 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 difficulties provide an
example for Muslims today? [4]
(a) Outline the main events of the Prophets journey from Makka to
Madina. [10]
(b) What was the significance of this journey for the Muslims? [4]
(a) Write about the life of the Prophet up until the first revelation. [10]
(b) Why was his relationship with his wife Khadija important for him?
[4]
(a) Describe the events relating to the Prophets experiences in caves.
[10]
(b) Explain the significance of one of these experiences for the
development of Islam. [4]
(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](a) Write an account of the
first migration (hijra) of the Muslims to Abyssinia. [10]
(b) Why did the people of Makka pursue these Muslims? [4]

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LIFE IN MADINAH:
(a) Describe the Prophets conduct as leader in two of the battles he
fought in. [10]
(b) What can Muslim leaders today learn from the Prophets conduct in
their relations with other states? [4]
SEAL OF THE PROPHETS:
(b) Explain the meaning of the title Seal of the Prophets. [4]
FIRST ISLAMIC COMMUNITY

WIVES OF THE HOLY PROPHET:

(a) Write about the life of Aisha during the Prophets lifetime. [10]
(b) How can she be seen as a role model for Muslims now? [4]
TEN BLESSED COMPANAINS:
(a) Write an account of the following figures during the lifetime of the
Prophet: Hamza, Abu Bakr and Ali. [10] (b) Explain why one of these
figures was important in the development of the Islamic community. [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? [4]

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DESCENDANTS OF THE HOLY PROPHET:
(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]

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PAPER 2:
HISTORY AND IMPORTANCE OF HADIS
(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]

RIGHTLY GUIDED CALIPHS

HAZRAT ABU BAKAR:
(a) Briefly describe the main events of the caliphate of any two of the
rightly guided caliphs given below:
(i) Abu Bakr
(b) In your opinion what was the most important task that faced Abu
Bakr on becoming caliph? Briefly discuss. [4]
(a) Describe Abu Bakrs activities against the false prophets and
apostate tribes. [10]
(b) Why is Abu Bakr called the Saviour of Islam? [4]
(a) Write an account of the major challenges that faced Abu Bakr during
his caliphate. [10]
(b) Explain why he was known as the Honest One (al-Siddiq), and the
Saviour of Islam. [4]

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HAZRAT UMAR:
(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. [4]

ARTICLES OF FAITH
PROPHETS:
(a) Give a full account of the Muslim belief in prophets. [10]
REVEALED BOOKS:
(a) Give a descriptive account of the Muslim belief in revealed books.
[10]
(b) Briefly explain why Allah revealed different books from time to time.
[4]
ANGELS:
(a) What are Muslim beliefs about angels? [10]
(b) Discuss the importance of Jibrail in comparison to other angels. [4]
PILLARS OF ISLAM
FASTING:
(a) Give brief descriptions of the ways in which fasting and almsgiving
are carried out. [10]

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(b) Show how observance of these two pillars keeps the community
together. [4]
(a) What are the daily observances of the Ramadan fast? [10]
(b) Explain why the Ramadan fast is important to Muslims. [4]
SALAT:
(a)Describe the particular features of congregational prayers on Fridays
(juma). [10]
(b) Why do Muslims regard these prayers as important? [4]
(a) What are the conditions of prayer (salat) that must be fulfilled
before performing them? [10]
(b) Explain the importance of mosques in Muslim communities. [4]