Write a detailed account of the lives of Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib and Khalid ibn Walid during the lifetime of the Prophet (pbuh).

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2019). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [10] (a) If only one personality is discussed, maximum level 3/5 will be given. All events must be during the lifetime of Prophet (pbuh), anything mentioned about Khalid ibn Waleed after this is irrelevant. Candidates may include some of the following points. All other relevant points must be credited.
2. [10] (a) Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib: he was an uncle and foster-brother of the Prophet (pbuh), and only two years older than him. He was a warrior and sportsman and had little interest the issues of Makkah. He hit Abu Jahl on the head when he heard Abu Jahl had assaulted the Prophet and asked him to hit him back if he was brave enough. Hamza then declared that he had become Muslim. It gave the Muslims a lot of strength and they were able to pray in public. He was also sent as a leader of an expedition to seashore and was the first Muslim to be given a flag. In the battle of Badr he killed leading men of the Quraysh including Hind's father Utbah; she vowed revenge and hired Washi to kill Hamza which he did at the battle of Uhud. He was given the title "chief of Martyrs", and the Prophet led his funeral prayer.
3. [10] (a) Khalid ibn Walid: He was from a family who opposed the Prophet in Makka, and although he did not take part in the Battle of Badr, he played a vital role in the Battle of Uhud against the Muslims, turning the Muslim victory to defeat. He was sent with an expedition by Makkans to intercept Muslim delegation at the time of Hudabiyah Treaty He converted to Islam after the Treaty of Hudaybiyah. In 629, Khalid set out for Madina. On the way he met 'Amr ibn al-'As and 'Uthman ibn Talha, who were also going to Madina to convert to Islam. After conversion he took part in the Battle of Mu'ta. It was the first battle between the Romans and the Muslims. He reported that the fighting was so intense, that he used nine swords, which broke in the battle. Khalid took over after Zayd ibn Haritha, then Ja'far ibn Abi Talib, then Abdullah ibn Rawaha were killed. It was because of him that the Muslims returned safely. He subsequently took part in the Conquest of Makka, Battle of Hunain and the Battle of Tabuk. Candidates can give details of these events. He was at the farewell pilgrimage of the Prophet. He died in 642 in Syria.
4. [4] (b) Loyalty not restricted to any one category, can discuss Prophet (pbuh), community or God. Candidates should give examples of loyalty and elaborate on how that loyalty can be shown. They could say, for example: They can show loyalty to their faith by not giving up in times of difficulty or ease. They can show loyalty to their friends by always being there for them when they need it or standing up for them. They can show loyalty to their families by helping them even when they do not always want to. These are just some examples; candidates can use others and should be credited for all relevant responses.