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substantial response. Demonstrates extensive,
relevant and highly accurate knowledge of the subject
- in considerable detail and with evident expertise.
Likely to quote Qur’an verses and Hadiths to support
10 and illustrate points made. Comprehensive and
thoughtful.
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coherently. Demonstrates sound, detailed and
generally relevant and accurate knowledge of the
- subject matter in great detail. Covers the main points.
May quote Qur’an verses and Hadiths to support
7 points made.
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undeveloped response. The candidate demonstrates
some factual knowledge, which is fairly accurate and
- slightly wider than at basic level. Some of the main
points are covered but lack substance.
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1 Basic. An attempt to answer the question, but lacks
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potential and/or is unfinished. Very limited knowledge
of the subject. Response includes only a small amount
- of relevant material, or mainly irrelevant points. Facts
are reported in basic outline only, often inaccurately,
2 though some credible points are made.
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question set, or a wholly irrelevant response. Totally
illegible.
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1 J2019/11/Q4/A
Describe the main events in the life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
from his childhood until he received revelation. [10]
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2 J2016/12/Q3/A
MUHAMMAD YOUSUF MEMON
Describe the main events in the Prophet’s life before he was granted
prophethood. [10]
Same as Question 1
3 N2014/11/Q4/A
Give an account of the Prophet’s life up to the time the revelations began.
[10]
Same as Question 1
4 J2010/12/Q3/A
Write about the life of the Prophet up until the first revelation. [10]
Same as Question 1
WAY OF PREACHING
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2 J2015/12/Q3/A
Same as Question 1
PERSECUTIONS
MUHAMMAD YOUSUF MEMON
1 N2018/11/Q4/A
The Prophet Muhammad brought the message of Islam to Makka.
Describe the ways the main clans treated him after hearing his message.
[10]
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2 J2017/12/Q4/A
MUHAMMAD YOUSUF MEMON
The Muslims in Makka faced a lot of hostility after the Prophet began
preaching openly. Describe the persecutions against the followers of the
Prophet at this time. [10]
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3 N2016/11/Q5/A
MUHAMMAD YOUSUF MEMON
Same as Question 2
4 N2015/12/Q4/A
Outline the difficulties the Prophet faced between receiving his first
Same as Question 1
5 J2013/41/Q5/A
Give an account of the persecutions faced by the early converts to Islam
in Makka. [10]
Same as Question 2
6 N2012/12/Q5/A
Describe the persecution faced by the first Muslims in Makka. [10]
Same as Question 2
7 J2011/12/Q5/A
Describe the difficulties faced by the followers of the Prophet in Makka.
[10]
Same as Question 2
8 N2010/12/Q3/A
Describe the main difficulties encountered by the Prophet himself during
his time in Makka after his call to prophethood. [10]
Same as Question 1
MIGRATION TO ABYSSINIA
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2 J2018/12/Q5/A
Same as Question 1
3 J2016/11/Q5/A
The Prophet allowed some of the early Muslims to move to Abyssinia.
Write about the events of this migration. [10]
Same as Question 1
4 N2013/11/Q4/A
Give an account of the migration of the early Muslims to Abyssinia. [10]
Same as Question 1
5 J2012/12/Q4/A
Describe the main events relating to the first migration (hijrah) of
Muslims to Abyssinia. [10]
Same as Question 1
6 J2009/12/Q4/A
Write an account of the first migration (hijra) of the muslims to
Abyssinia. [10]
Same as Question 1
VISIT TO TAIF
MUHAMMAD YOUSUF MEMON
1 N2017/12/Q3/A
The Prophet went to Ta’if to teach the people there about one God. Write
about his experience of this event. [10]
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2 N2014/11/Q3/A
MUHAMMAD YOUSUF MEMON
Same as Question 1
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2 N2016/12/Q3/A
Same as Question 1
3 N2013/11/Q3/A
Write about the Prophet’s night journey and ascension [al-‘isra wa-mi’raj].
[10]
Same as Question 1
4 J2011/12/Q3/A
Give an account of the events of the Prophet’s night journey and
ascension [‘Isra wami’raj]. [10]
Same as Question 1
PLEDGES OF AQAABAH
MUHAMMAD YOUSUF MEMON
1 J2017/12/Q3/A
The Pledges of Aqaba were made in the Prophet’s last years in Makka.
Outline the reasons for these pledges and write about the details in them.
[10]
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2 J2013/41/Q3/A
MUHAMMAD YOUSUF MEMON
Abu Talib died in 619. Describe the events following this that led to the
Prophet’s migration (hijra) to Madina. [10]
Same as Question 1
3 N2012/12/Q3/A
Give an account of the events surrounding the Pledges of ‘Aqaba and the
main details in them. [10]
Same as Question 1
4 N2009/12/Q5/A
Trace the events that led upto Prophet’s migration (hijra). [10]
Same as Question 1
MIGRATION TO MADINAH
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2 N2017/11/Q4/A
Same as Question 1
3 J2014/12/Q3/A
Give an account of the hijra of the Prophet from Makka to Madina. [10]
Same as Question 1
4 N2010/12/Q5/A
Outline the main events of the Prophet’s journey from Makka to Madina.
[10]
Same as Question 1
EXPERIENCES IN CAVES
MUHAMMAD YOUSUF MEMON
1 N2018/11/Q3/A
The Prophet had difference experiences in the Caves of Hira and Thawr.
Give an account of his experiences in both caves. [10]
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2 N2014/12/Q4/A
MUHAMMAD YOUSUF MEMON
Outline the Prophet’s experiences in the caves of Hira and Thawr. [10]
Same as Question 1
3 J2010/12/Q4/A
Describe the events relating to the Prophet’s experiences in caves. [10]
Same as Question 1
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2 J2015/11/Q3/A
Same as Question 1
3 N2011/12/Q3/A
Write about the Prophet Muhammad’s interaction with the Quraysh while
he lived in Makka, before and after revelation. [10]
Same as Question 1
DIFFICULT QUESTIONS
MUHAMMAD YOUSUF MEMON
1 N2014/12/Q3/A
Write about the Prophet’s activities in spreading Islam outside Makka,
before the migration to Madina. [10]
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thorough understanding of what the question asks.
Recognises fully and can explain the significance of
material used in answer. Can reason, evaluate and
discuss in a thoughtful, mature manner.
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Seeks to move clearly beyond a purely descriptive
approach, demonstrating touches of maturity and a
willingness to engage with and discuss the material.
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effort to offer evaluation. The candidate attempts,
though with limited success, to move beyond a purely
factual approach, with some limited discussion of the
material.
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candidate’s response is descriptive and immature, with
no attempt to discuss or evaluate the material.
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any understanding of the subject matter.
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2 J2016/12/Q3/B
‘The Prophet’s family was important in preparing him for prophethood.’
Agree or disagree, giving reasons for your answer. [4]
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3 N2014/11/Q4/B
Despite living through the days of ignorance, the Prophet remained true
to his mission. What lessons can Muslims learn from this today? [4]
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WAY OF PREACHING
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PERSECUTIONS
MUHAMMAD YOUSUF MEMON
1 N2018/11/Q4/B
Why did the Quraysh fear the Prophet and his message even though he
was not violent or aggressive towards them? [4]
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2 J2018/11/Q3/B
How can the behaviour of the first converts to Islam provide an example
for Muslims today? [4]
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3 J2017/12/Q4/B
In today’s world how practical are the reactions of the Prophet’s
followers to these persecutions? [4]
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4 N2016/11/Q5/B
Drawing from this account (persecution of followers), what advice could
be given to Muslims now living in fear of persecution? [4]
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5 N2015/12/Q4/B
Why did the people fear the message that the Prophet had brought? [4]
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6 J2013/41/Q5/B
How are these accounts relevant to Muslims now? [4]
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7 N2012/12/Q5/B
What can Muslims in modern times learn from these stories? [4]
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8 J2011/12/Q5/B
What can these stories teach Muslims in their everyday lives today? [4]
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9 N2010/12/Q3/B
How does his conduct in one of these difficulties provide an example for
Muslims today? [4]
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MIGRATION TO ABYSSINIA
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2 J2018/12/Q5/B
How does this migration compare to recent migrations of Muslims to
other countries? [4]
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3 J2016/11/Q5/B
Can this migration be compared to the migration of some Muslims today?
Give reasons for your answer. [4]
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4 N2013/11/Q4/B
What was the significance of this migration for the early Muslim
community? [4]
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5 J2012/12/Q4/B
What was the importance of making this migration at that time? [4]
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6 J2009/12/Q4/B
Why did the people of Makka pursue these muslims? [4]
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VISIT TO TAIF
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2 N2014/11/Q3/B
How can Muslims apply in practice the lessons learnt from the Prophet’s
behaviour in this situation? [4]
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2 N2016/12/Q3/B
What was the significance of this journey to the Prophet? [4]
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3 N2013/11/Q3/B
How did this journey help the Prophet in his mission? [4]
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4 J2011/12/Q3/B
Explain the importance of this event to the Prophet himself. [4]
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PLEDGES OF AQAABAH
MUHAMMAD YOUSUF MEMON
1 J2017/12/Q3/B
In your view, why should Muslims provide a safe haven for others? Give
reasons for your answer. [4]
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2 N2012/12/Q3/B
How were these pledges important for the future community of Muslims?
[4]
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3 N2009/12/Q5/B
Explain the importance of the pledges of Aqaba to the prophet in the
period upto the migration. [4]
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MIGRATION TO MADINAH
MUHAMMAD YOUSUF MEMON
1 N2017/11/Q4/B
How is the migration of the Prophet like the migration of some Muslims
now? Give reasons for your answer. [4]
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2 J2013/41/Q3/B
Why was this migration important for the Muslim community? [4]
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3 N2010/12/Q5/B
What was the significance of this journey for the Muslims? [4]
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EXPERIENCES IN CAVES
MUHAMMAD YOUSUF MEMON
1 N2018/11/Q3/B
How did the events in the cave of Thawr help strengthen the Prophet’s
relationship with God? [4]
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2 N2014/12/Q4/B
In what respects were the Prophet’s experiences in the cave of Thawr
important for his prophethood? [4]
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3 J2010/12/Q4/B
Explain the significance of one of these experiences for the development
of Islam. [4]
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1 J2018/12/Q4/B
The Prophet did not change his character despite the way the Quraysh
changed towards him. What can Muslims learn from this? [4]
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2 J2015/11/Q3/B
Why is it significant that the Quraysh were still willing to keep their
belongings with the Prophet after he started to preach Islam? [4]
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