CANDIDATES MUST ATTEMPT ALL QUESTIONS:

1. For ONE of the two given passages of the Quran:a] Briefly describe the main theme[s] in each passage. [2]b] Briefly explain how each passage presents its theme[s] in a distinctive way. [2]

2. For ONE of the given Hadith: a] Describe the teachings about what Muslims believe. [2] b] Explain how Muslims can put these teachings into actions. [2]

3. a] Give an account of any two battles fought by the Prophet SAW. [10]b] How do you think the actions of the Prophet SAW in ONE of these battles, stand as an example for Muslims today? [4]

4. a] Write in detail how the Muslims treated the Jews? [10]

b] Why do you think it was necessary to take action against the Jews? [4]

5. a] What do the Muslims believe about the Oneness of Allah? [10]

b] What is the significance of the ‘Seal of the Prophets’? [4]