O Level Islamic Studies by Ahsan Naqvi

Q         Why is it significant that the Quresh were still willing to keep their belongings with the Prophet (sw) after he started to preach Islam? [4-J-15/2058-11] When the Prophet (sw) was ordered by Allah to migrate to Madina, the pagans of Makkah selected a group of men who were given the duty to kill the Prophet in the morning. At this occasion, the Prophet (sw) gave the belongings of pagans to Ali (ra) and ordered him to deliver these belongings in the morning. This seems to be strange that even the worst enemies of Islam trusted the Prophet to that extent. One major reason of this trust was that since his young age, the Prophet was known to be truthful nd trustworthy (Sadiq and Ameen). The pagans of Makkah did not believe in the message of Islam but they did not have any doubt about the character of the Prophet (sw). They knew it very well that Mohammad (sw) was very fare in his dealings and he would not deceive them.

Prophet’s relationship with Quresh Q         Write about the Prophet Muhammad’s interaction with the Quraysh while he lived in Makka, before and after revelation.                                 [10-N-11] Q         Write about the changes in the relationship between the Prophet (sw) and the Quresh in the years between his marriage to Khadija (ra) and the death of Abu Talib. [10-J-15/2058-11] Prophet Mohammad (saw) was born in Makkah, in the tribe of Quresh in the family of Banu Hashim. His grand-father and after his death, his uncle Abu talib became the chief of Banu hashim. This family was responsible for the hospitality of the pilgrims in Makkah and due to this honour, they enjoyed a very high respect in Makkah. The Prophet Mohammad (sw) was also a part of this highly respectable family. Until the age of twenty-five, he spent his life as a poor man because his uncle, Abu Talib, had a large family and he also spent most of his income in the service of pilgrims. When he

Q         Write about how the Quran is used with the other three sources in Islamic law.                                                                                    [10-Nov14-2058/11] The holy Quran is believed by all Muslims as the basis of thinking how they should govern their lives. The Quran says: “Those who do not judge by the law which Allah has sent down, are indeed the disbelievers” (Al Maida 44). When Quran declares something unlawful, no authority can challenge it, therefore no other source of law can go against Quran. For example since the Quran prohibits gambling, any form of gambling is unlawful. All other three sources will agree with this principle and there is no conflict between them. The Sunnah is the second primary source of Islamic law. It is next to Quran in authority. It is important because Allah Himself gave authority to the Prophet Mohammad (saw) to make laws. The Quran says: “So take what the messenger gives you, and refrain from w

Q         What was the significance of the Prophet being given the revelation by word rather than in writing?      [4-J-15/2058-11] The Prophet (sw) received revelations verbally rather than in writing. It is significant in many ways. The Prophet (sw) could not read or write. Therefore if the revelations had come in writing, he could not read it. When it was coming in words, the Prophet could understand it and he could also remember it. When we have something in writing, we do not need to rember it by heart but when we hear something and we need to remember it, then we put effort to remember it. It was also not easy for the Prophet to keep the record in writing. Quran is a huge book and it was not easy to maintain writing in a proper order. Since Muslims remembered the entire Quran by heart, it was easy to read it and remember it. Since Mohammad (sw) was not formally literate, the pagans could blame him easily that the Quran was written by someone else and it was not the word o

Q         Angel Jibril brought the revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Mohammad (sw) at different times and places. Give examples to show how this took place. [10-j-15/paper 11] Angel Jibril brought revelations to the Prophet Mohammad (sw) on different places and times. The very first time he brought the first revelation was in the cave of Hira when he brought the first five Ayaat of Sura Al Alaq.                         “Read in the name of your Lord who created              Created man out of a clot of congealed blood ” After this occasion, the revelations started coming to the Prophet (sw) frequently. The other important Sura revealed to the Prophet was ‘Al Mudassir’in which the Prophet was asked to give open message of Islam to people. He was also asked to pray in late hours of night in order to strengthen his belief in Allah and not to be scared of persecution. When the persecution started against Muslims and the Prophet (sw), Jibril brought many Suras in which

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Passage 12         Sura 6:75-79      Al Anaam Translation    BISMILLAH ARREHMAN ARRAHIM 75        So also did we show Abraham the power and the laws of the heavens and the earth, so that he might have certainty. 76        When the night covered him over, he saw a star: He said “This is my Lord” But when it set, he said: “I do not love things that set” 77        When he saw the moon rising in splendour, he said: 'This is my Lord.' But when the moon set, he said: 'Unless my Lord guides me, I will surely be among those who go astray'. 78        When he saw the sun rising in splendour, he said: 'This is my Lord; this is the greatest.' But when the sun set, he said: 'O, my people! I am indeed free from your giving partners to Allah.' 79        'For me, I have set my face firmly and truly towards Him who created the heavens and the earth, and never shall I give partners to Allah.'  Teachings (a)   These ayaat of Sura Al Anaam sh

Passage 11   Sura 2:31-37  Al Baqarah Translation  BISMILLAH ARREHMAN ARRAHIM 30                Behold, your Lord said to the angels: “I will create a vicegerent on earth.” They said: “Will You place there one who will create mischief there and shed blood? Whilst we celebrate your praises and glorify your holy (name)?” He said: “I know what you do not know.” 31        And He taught Adam the names of all things; then He placed them before the angels, and said: “Tell me the names of these if you are right.” 32        They said: “Glory to you, of knowledge we have none, save what you have taught us: In truth, it is You who are perfect in knowledge and wisdom.” 33        He said: “Adam! Tell them their names.” When he had told them, Allah said: “Did I not tell you that I know the secrets of heavens and earth, and I know what you reveal and what you conceal?” 34        And behold, We said to the angels: “Bow down to Adam”. And they bowed down. Not so Iblis: he refused and

Passage 10         Sura 114   Sura Al Nas Translation              BISMILLAH ARREHMAN ARRAHIM  1          Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of the mankind. 2          The King of mankind. 3          The God of mankind 4          From the mischief of the whisperer who withdraws. 5          Who whispers into the hearts of the mankind 6          Among Jinns and among mankind. Teachings (a)    This is Sura Al Nas, the last Sura of the Quran. The theme of this Sura is the relationship between Allah, human beings and Satan. Allah teaches us that Satan is an enemy of humankind and he wants that human beings should also go to hell along with him. Allah teaches us that we should recite this Sura and sura Al Falaq in order to protect ourselves from Satan. Allah is the creator of human beings and to test man, Allah has also created Satan. Satan has the mission to lead human beings into hell. To achieve his goal, he is not alone. He has his partners who are jinns and hum

Passage 9 Sura 99   Sura Al Zilzaal Translation              BISMILLAH ARREHMAN ARRAHIM 1                     When the earth is shaken to her utmost convulsion. 2                     And the earth throws up her burdens. 3                     And man cries out: “What is the matter with her?” 4                     On that day, will she declare her tidings. 5                     For that your Lord will have given her inspiration. 6                     On that day will men proceed in companies sorted out, to be shown their deeds. 7                     Then shall anyone who has done an atom’s weight of good see it! 8                     And anyone who has done an atom’s weight of evil shall see it. Teachings (a)   The theme of Sura Al Zilzaal is the Day of Judgment which is also the creation of Allah. This Sura is the description of the Day when everything on this earth will end and people will be given life again (Resurrection), and they will be answerable for