O Level Islamic Studies by Ahsan Naqvi

                    Prophet's life from birth to Prophethood Q          Write about the life of the Prophet (saw) up until the first Revelation. [10-J-10] Q          Give an account of the Prophet’s life up to the time the revelations began.                                                                       [10-Nov 14-2058/11] Mohammad (saw) was born in 571 AD in Makkah in the family of Banu Hashim of the tribe of Quresh. This year was also known as the year of elephants because in this year the king of Yemen, Abraha, attacked Makkah with the intention to destroy the holy Kaaba along with an army of elephants. The holy Quran reminds this event in Sura Al Feel (elephants). His father’s name was Abdullah and his mother was Amina. His grand-father was Abdul Muttalib who was a highly respected person of makkah. He had ten sons. Abdullah was the youngest son and a very handsome man. He married to Amina who was from Yathrib, later known as Madina. Like other Makkans, Abdullah wa

  Ahsan Naqvi CAIE/Edexcel Islamiat   2. The history and importance of the Qur’an   The   revelation of the Qur’an to the Prophet (pbuh) between the years 610 and 632   First Revelation in Cave of Hira Q          Give an account of the Prophet’s first experience of receiving revelation.   [10-N-04] Q         Give a brief description of Muhammad’s call to be Prophet.                           [8-J-99] Q           Give an account of how the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet (sw). [10-J-14-2058/11]   ·         Prophet’s character ·         Age 40 year 610 and signs like dreams coming true ·         Spending time in the Cave of Hira ·         Meeting with Jibrael (as)---hugged him three times---asked to read---Prophet’s answer o    Read! In the name of your Lord who created, o    Created man out of a clot of congealed blood: o    Proclaim! And your Lord is most bountiful, o    He who taught by the pen o    Taught man what he did not know. ·    

  Ahsan Naqvi CAIE/Edexcel Islamiat   Major Themes of the Quran       Theme 1 Allah in Himself (Tauheed) Passage 1      2:255 Ayat ul Kursi Translation 1 Choose any two of the following passages from the Qur’an, and:     (a) briefly explain the main theme(s) in each passage                                                [4]     (b) briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today .      [4]   Bismillah Arrehman Arrahim Allah, there is no god but He, the living, the self-subsisting, Eternal. No slumber can seize Him nor sleep. His are all things in the heavens and on earth. Who is there can intercede in His presence except as He permits? He knows what is before or after or behind them. Nor shall they compass any of His knowledge except as He wills. His Throne extends over the heavens and the earth, and He feels no fatigue in guarding and preserving them for He is the most High, the Supreme.   Teachings (a)                

  Ahsan Naqvi CAIE/Edexcel Islamiat CAIE Paper 1            Question 1               Explanation how to solve it Paper 1 Q 1. Major themes of the Qur’an   Three groups of passages are set for close study. These relate to the themes of: ·         God in himself ·         God’s relationship with the created world ·         God’s Messengers.   Candidates should explore: • the major theme or themes of the Qur’an that appear in each passage, and • the importance of these themes in the lives of Muslims today.   Candidates should study the passages in a recognised English translation , but with reference to the original Arabic text . In the examination, passages will be set in both Arabic and English. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of the original as well as the translation.   1 Choose any two of the following passages from the Qur’an, and:     (a) briefly explain the main theme(s) in each passage