A-LevelIslamic StudiesEthics, family and society9488/12 · Oct/Nov 2022 · Q125 Marks

Read the following text passages then answer the questions which follow. Qur'an 31.17 17. "O my son! Establish regular prayer, enjoin what is just, and forbid what is wrong: and bear with patient constancy whatever betide thee; for this is firmness (of purpose) in (the conduct of) affairs." Hadith 27 Perseverance Abu Yahya Suhaib bin Sinan (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that: The Messenger of Allah () said, “How wonderful is the case of a believer; there is good for him in everything and this applies only to a believer. If prosperity attends him, he expresses gratitude to Allah and that is good for him; and if adversity befalls him, he endures it patiently and that is better for him." [Muslim]

(a)Describe the main teachings from Qur'an 31.17.[5]
(b)Explain Muhammad's attitude to the persecutions by the Quraish in Mecca. You must refer to Hadith 27 and any other hadith or verse from the Qur'an that you have studied.[10]
(c)'Muslims should show patience in all circumstances in their lives.' Discuss this statement with reference to different points of view.[10]

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[5] Mark according to the AO1 – 5 mark for knowledge and understanding. Give 1 mark for each new point made.
This is the advice of Luqman for his son; therefore, Muslims could apply them in their own lives.
• The importance of being regular and punctual in accomplishing daily prayers is stressed in this verse.
• Islam is about being proactive and being concerned about others.
• So, a Muslim should not only act justly but they should also advise others to do so.
• They should also prohibit others from sinning.
• This ayah also teaches that Muslims will be facing good times and hard times.
• A Muslim, therefore, should show patience/endurance (sabr) in the face of calamity.

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