Choose any two of the following passages from the Qur'an, and (i) اقرأ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ خَلَقَ الْإِنسَانَ مِنْ عَلَقٍ اقْرَأْ وَرَبُّكَ الْأَكْرَمُ الَّذِي عَلَّمَ بِالقلم عَلَّمَ الْإِنسَانَ مَا لَمْ يَعْلَمْ (i) Sura 96.1-5 1. Read! in the name of your Lord, who created, 2. Created man out of a clot of congealed blood: 3. Proclaim! And your Lord is most bountiful, 4. He who taught by the pen, 5. Taught man what he did not know. (ii) إِذَا زُلْزِلَتِ الْأَرْضُ زِلْزَالَهَا وَأَخْرَجَتِ الْأَرْضُ أَثْقَالَهَا وقَالَ الْإِنسَانُ مَا لَهَا يَوْمَئِذٍ تُحَدِّثُ أَخْبَارَهَا بِأَنَّ رَبَّكَ أَوْحَى لَهَا يَوْمَئِذٍ يَصْدُرُ النَّاسُ أَشْتَانًا لِّيُرَوْا أَعْمَالَهُمْ فَمَن يَعْمَلْ مِثْقَالَ ذَرَّةٍ خَيْرًا يَرَهُ وَمَن يَعْمَلْ مِثْقَالَ ذَرَّةٍ شَرًّا يَرَهُ (ii) Sura 99 1. When the earth is shaken to her utmost convulsion, 2. And the earth throws up her burdens, 3. And man cries out: 'What is the matter with her?', 4. On that day will she declare her tidings: 5. For that your Lord will have given her inspiration. 6. On that day will men proceed in companies sorted out, to be shown their deeds. 7. Then shall anyone who has done an atom's weight of good see it! 8. And anyone who has done an atom's weight of evil shall see it. (iii) بَدِيعُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ أَنَّى يَكُونُ لَهُ وَلَدٌ وَلَمْ تَكُن لَهُ صَاحِبَةٌ وَخَلَقَ كُلَّ شَيْءٍ وَهُوَ بِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ عَلِيمٌ ذَلِكُمُ اللَّهُ رَبُّكُمْ لا إلهَ إلا هُوَ خَالِقُ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ فَاعْبُدُوهُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ وَكِيلٌ لا تُدْرِكْهُ الْأَبْصَارُ وَهُوَ يُدْرِكُ الْأَبْصَارَ وَهُوَ اللَّطِيفُ الْخَبِيرُ (iii) Sura 6.101-103 101. To Him is due the primal origin of the heavens and the earth: how can He have a son when He has no consort? He created all things, and He has full knowledge of all things. 102. That is Allah, your Lord! there is no god but He, the Creator of all things: then worship Him: and He has power to dispose of all affairs. 103. No vision can grasp Him, but His grasp is over all vision: He is above all comprehension, yet is acquainted with all things.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2022). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [1] For Q1(a): Sura 96.1-5 - The main theme is Allah's relationship with the created world.
2. [1] God is the Creator which is shown in this sura through the way humans were created from a clot.
3. [1] Focuses on Allah's favours and mercy on humanity (His generosity).
4. [1] Divine revelation is the beginning of Islam and Prophethood.
5. [1] He gives creation what they need, in this case, knowledge of God.
6. [1] There is an emphasis on acquiring knowledge and recognising the knowledge that God gives to humankind.
7. [1] For Q1(a): Sura 99 - The main theme is Allah's relationship with the created world.
8. [1] God's power which will shake the earth, destroying what He created.
9. [1] He has the power to give life/death.
10. [1] God will give the earth a voice to say what has been done on her, from environmental abuse or neglect of resources to caring for animals.
11. [1] People will be accountable for their actions on earth.
12. [1] God will be the Judge of people's accounts, which will take them to Heaven/Hell.
13. [1] His justice will be seen.
14. [1] For Q1(a): Sura 6.101-103 - The main theme is Allah in Himself.
15. [1] God's power is shown as He is the only one to control the heavens and the earth. Everything originates with Him.
16. [1] He has knowledge of everything, so although humans cannot understand Him, He understands everything in creation.
17. [1] People should turn to/rely on God. He is the one who has the power to help humans, and He hears and sees all that they do.
18. [1] Therefore, He is worthy of worship and prayer to reward their actions.
19. [1] For Q1(b): Sura 96.1-5 - The importance of this sura is that it allows humans to understand how God created them from nothing.
20. [1] Seeking knowledge is encouraged and so humankind should try their best to learn throughout their lives, especially religious knowledge so they can get to know their Lord. Each subject has a value to it and can help humans get closer to God.
21. [1] It also helps Muslims understand how prophethood and Islam started, and they should reflect upon what God has sent down for them to help them live their lives. Therefore, they should be grateful to God.
22. [1] For Q1(b): Sura 99 - The Last Day creates a fear of accountability, reminding Muslims to stay on the straight path.
23. [1] Good deeds will be rewarded encouraging Muslims to do good at all times, like following the Pillars, being honest and helping others. It keeps them away from disliked things like lying, cheating, gossiping and not obeying God's commandments.
24. [1] It helps Muslims understand the temporary nature of the world which can prevent them from being distracted by worldly things, whether it's fashion, money, gaming or work.
25. [1] Muslims should feel comforted by God's justice, that no good deed will go unnoticed or bad deed unpunished.
26. [1] For Q1(b): Sura 6.101-103 - These teachings emphasise the importance of the Oneness of God (tawhid) for Muslims, so they continue to worship one God. The only relationship He has is with His creation, He has no partners or offspring. He is unique.
27. [1] Humankind is asked to worship Him as it says in this passage that only He can fulfil their needs, so Muslims should be careful to pray and fast, to fulfil their obligation to Him and turn to Him only.
28. [1] He also sees and hears all that humankind does, so Muslims should keep this in mind in all that they do and say. In a world where there are lots of distractions, this sura could remind Muslims that they should always remember their creator as He is the ultimate authority over their affairs.