The life and importance of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
The first Islamic community
Major teachings in the Hadiths of the Prophet
The history and importance of the Hadiths
The period of rule of the Rightly Guided Caliphs and their importance as
leaders
The Articles of Faith and the Pillars of Islam
How you will be assessed
Paper 1
1 hour 30 minutes
Five questions of which candidates must answer Question 1, Question 2 and two others.
Major themes of the Qur’an: Three passages will be set from the list in Appendix 1, of which candidates may choose any two. [8 marks]
The history and importance of the Qur’an: This question is usually set in more than one part, and requires an essay length answer. [14 marks]
The life and importance of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): One or two questions are set, usually in more than one part, requiring essay length answers. [14 marks]
The first Islamic community: One or two questions are set, usually in more than one part, requiring essay length answers. [14 marks]
Total mark = 50.
Paper 2
1 hour 30 minutes
Five questions of which candidates must answer Question 1, Question 2 and two others.
Major teachings in the Hadiths of the Prophet: Four passages are set from the list in Appendix 2, of which candidates may choose any two. [8 marks]
The history and importance of the Hadiths: This question is usually set in more than one part, and requires an essay length answer. [14 marks]
The period of rule of the Rightly Guided Caliphs and their importance as leaders: One or two questions are set, usually in more than one part, requiring essay length answers. [14 marks]
The Articles of Faith and the Pillars of Islam: One or two questions are set, usually in more than one part, requiring essay length answers. [14 marks]
