Quran Revealed to Mankind; Significance; 4 Marks; Question 2 of Paper 1; June 2012

 

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.

My Answer

Qur’an was revealed to mankind because Allah wants to guide all people and keep them close to Him. It was not sent only for the Arabs or for the time of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, but for all human beings in every age. Due to the Qur’an, people can understand who their Lord is, what His attributes are, and how they can build a connection with Him. The Qur’an teaches about Allah’s mercy, justice, and power. It answers the basic questions of life such as why humans are created and what happens after death.

By reading and reflecting on its verses, a person feels closer to God and learns to worship Him in the correct way. The guidance was especially important for the people of Arabia at the time of the Prophet ﷺ because they were living in ignorance and they were worshipping idols. The Qur’an corrected their beliefs and brought them to the worship of one true Allah.

The importance of the Qur’an continues today because it gives teachings that can be followed in everyday life. It gives us moral, social, and legal guidance for all situations. We can take many examples like it tells Muslims to be honest in business, kind to parents, just with others, and patient in hardship. These teachings help people live peaceful and enjoy a successful life. The Qur’an also gives laws about family, charity, and community so that society can perform fairly and in a balanced way. For the Muslim community, since the time of the Prophet ﷺ, the Qur’an has been a source of unity and identity for Muslims all over the world. Whether a person lived 1400 years ago or lives today, the Qur’an speaks to their heart and shows them the right path. In this way, its revelation remains relevant for all humankind and guide them towards Allah in every time and place.

 

 

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