Islamiat By Ahsan Naqvi

  Then which of the favors of your Lord will you both  (men and jinn) deny? (Al Rehman)

    Ahadith; How to Attempt Component 1 (Question 1) of Paper 2  ·          This is component 1 of Paper 2. ·          There are twenty (20) passages of Hadith that are a part of this syllabus. ·          Four Ahadith will be given in the examination. ·          The students have to do TWO out of FOUR. ·          The answer is to be given in two parts: (a) and (b) ·          These twenty Ahadith are divided into two types of conduct: o    Individual conduct . It means that the Hadith will talk about how an individual should live and behave in his personal life for example, he should perform five times prayers. o    Life in Community includes Ahadith that teach how a Muslim should live and behave in ...

  Question 1; Paper 2;   1. Major teachings in the Hadiths of the Prophet Two groups of passages are set for close study. These relate to: •  individual conduct •   life in the community. Candidates should study the teachings contained in each passage about  what Muslims should believe and  how they should act.  Candidates should study the passages with reference to the original Arabic text as well as the English translation.  In the examination, passages will be set in both Arabic and English. Appendix 2 contains the passages for examination in 2022 and 2023. These are reviewed periodically and may change. Standard Question of the Examination 1           Choose any two of the following Hadiths. (a)        Describe their teachings about what Muslims believe. [4] (b)       Explain how Muslims can put these teachings into acti...

  In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful. 11.  And when it is said to them,  “Do not make trouble on earth,”  they say, “We are only reformers.” Theme  The Hypocrites pretend to be reformers but they are trouble- makers. Al Hadith The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: O people, your Lord is one and your father Adam is one. There is no favor of an Arab over a foreigner, nor a foreigner over an Arab, and neither white skin over black skin, nor black skin over white skin, except by righteousness. Have I not delivered the message? Musnad Aḥmad Theme Righteousness is the Criterion of Humanity     

  CAIE Syllabus Component 4 of Paper 1 4. The first Islamic community Candidates should study: •       the Prophet’s wives •       his descendants, including        his children,        grandchildren and        the direct line recognised among Shi‘a Muslims as Imams •       his leading Companions, including        the Ten Blessed Companions,        his Scribes,        the major characters who surrounded him in his ministry,        the Emigrants and Helpers,        and the four Rightly Guided Caliphs during his lifetime. (Note that the period of the Rightly Guided Caliphs’ rules after the time of the Prophet (pbuh) is included in the syllabus under Paper 2.) Candidates should know the names of the main characters who  lived with and ne...

  Timeline-The Life of the Prophet (saw) This timeline is very important because: ·   It provides what happened every year. ·   If you remember these years and mention them in your answers, it shows your thorough study and knowledge that becomes a major reason of getting A* ·   It is easy for you to remember the sequence of events. Abbreviations PH (Prophet's years in Makkah-570-622)       AH:   (From the Migration to Madina (622/1st year of hijra) to his Demise in 632/ 11th year of Hijra) AD          PH                                          EVENT 570          ---    Birth of the Prophet Mohammad (saw) 610          1       Firs...

  3. The life and importance of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) CAIE Syllabus for Part 3 of Paper 1 Candidates should study: •   the main events of the Prophet’s life from his birth to his call to prophethood •   the main events of his activities in Makka and his experiences with his opponents •   the main events of his activities in Madina, his leadership of the community there and his conflicts with the Makkans and others •   his actions and character •   the importance of his actions as examples for Muslim individuals in their personal conduct and relations with others including women and non-Muslims •   the importance of his actions as examples for Muslim communities in their relations with other states •   his significance as Seal of the Prophets and last Messenger of God. Candidates should be able to give accounts of the main events of the Prophet’s life, and his significance in Muslim beliefs. They should also be able to expla...

 Then which of the favors of your Lord will you both  (men and jinn) deny? (Al Rehman)

  CAIE Islamiat 2058; History and Importance of Quran; Paper 1 Question 2 God’s Relationship with Mankind (a)     Explain the significance of the Qur’an being revealed to humankind. [4-J-12] Marking Scheme ·   Good answers here will give a thoughtful insight as to the relevancy of the Qur’an to humankind. ·          Relevant answers should be credited, but some things candidates could mention are, that it was sent for the guidance of all humankind as God wants them to remain close to Him; ·          it helps them to understand their Lord, and allow them to connect to Him; ·          it gives them teachings which they can follow in their everyday lives. ·          Answers might consider the significance both historically, at the time of the Prophet, and for the wider community since then. ...

  CAIE Islamiat 2058; History and Importance of Quran; Paper 1 Question 2 God’s Relationship with Mankind Q 2      From marking scheme.          (a) From passages you have studied from the Qur’an, write about God’s relationship with humankind. [10-June 12] Part (a) tests AO1, and part (b) tests AO2. ·   The suras which are in this section of the syllabus are Sura 1, Sura 2.21–22, Sura 96.1–5, Sura 99, Sura 114. ·   Candidates could choose at least two passages from the syllabus or other passages to write about. ·    It is necessary to reference passages to gain the higher levels. ·    Candidates should give reference to the suras and how they talk about God’s creation. ·    They could mention how the suras that they have studied allow humankind to see the link between them and God. ·   This link can be talked about in different ways, e.g. what God has given h...

  Question 2 of Paper 1; The History and Importance of Quran Exam Tips Question 2 of Paper 1 is a COMPULSORY questions. Never write in points. Always write like an essay. Divide ten mark question into four paragraphs. Divide four mark question into two paragraphs. Three pages will be allotted to complete both the parts. Try to write part (a) in two pages. Try to write part (b) in one page. Do not go beyond these limits. Even if you get extra sheet, you will only irritate the examiners. Write clearly (a) and (b) in proper places. You must complete your answer within twenty-five (25) minutes. Follow these instructions; get excellent marks.

  Al Quran In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful. 10.  In their hearts is sickness, and Allah has increased their sickness. They will have a painful punishment because of their denial. Theme  Hypocrites are sick. They will be punished.                 Al Hadith The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: O Allah, forgive my people for they do not know. This supplication was said during the battle of Uhud when they slashed his face.   Ṣaḥīḥ Ibn Ḥibbān Theme: The Prophet (saw) is a mercy to the entire humanity