Cambridge & Pearson Edexcel Past Paper Questions

Choose any two of the following Hadiths, and: (a) describe their teaching about what Muslims believe; (b) explain how Muslims can put these teachin...

Write about the importance of knowing the Prophet's Hadiths and following his Sunna for Muslims.

Give an account of the election of Abu Bakr and the expedition he sent to Syria soon after becoming caliph.

Write in detail about the Battle of Siffin and the events that led up to it.

Write about the different types of purification before the performance of salat: • wudu • tayammum and • ghusl.

Choose any two of the following passages from the Qur'an, and (i) اقرأ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ خَلَقَ الْإِنسَانَ مِنْ عَلَقٍ اقْرَأْ وَرَب...

Write about the Qur'an and Sunna and how they are used with ijma' in Islamic Law.

Write an account of the Prophet Muhammad's life from his birth until he received revelation.

Describe the Prophet's pilgrimage in the final year of his life and his Farewell Sermon.

Write about the various tasks performed by some of the Prophet's Companions as his Scribes.

Choose any two of the following passages from the Qur'an, and (i) يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ اعْبُدُوا رَبَّكُمُ الَّذِي خَلَقَكُمْ وَالَّذِينَ مِن قَب...

Give an account of the Prophet's experience of receiving the first revelation of the Qur'an.

Give an account of the tribes living in Madina and the details of the Constitution of Madina that brought them all together.

Describe the main events of the Battle of Khaybar and the Battle of Tabuk.

Write about the lives of the Companions Bilal ibn Rabah and Abu Sufyan ibn Harb.

Choose any two of the following Hadiths, and: (i) مَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَومِ الآخِرِ فَلْيَقُلْ خَيْراً أَوْ لِيَصْمُتْ، وَمَنْ كَانَ...

Write an account of the following three categories of Hadiths: • Sound Hadith (Sahih) • Good Hadith (Hasan) • Weak Hadith (Da'if).

Write about the Battle of the Bridge and the Battle of Buwayb, fought during the caliphate of 'Umar.

Give an account of the main reasons for the revolt against 'Uthman's rule and the events of the rebellion in Madina.

Friday (Jum'a) prayer is of special importance to Muslims. Describe: • how worshippers prepare for this prayer • what its main features are.

Consensus (ijma') is the third source of Islamic law. Write an account of ijma' and give two examples of how it was practiced in the time of the Co...

Write an account of the leadership qualities shown by the Rightly Guided Caliphs during their rule. Give examples to support your answer.

Write an account of the martyrdom of 'Uthman and the election of Ali as caliph.

Give an account of the significance of the following: • Day of 'Arafah • Eid-ul Adha.

Choose any two of the following passages from the Qur'an. (i) قُلْ أَعُودُ بِرَبِّ النَّاسِ، مَلِكِ النَّاسِ، إِلَهِ النَّاسِ، مِن شَرِّ الْوَسْوَ...

The Prophet (pbuh) received revelation from God when he was 40 years old. Write about this experience of the first revelation.

Using examples from the Prophet's life show how he demonstrated the two qualities of: • trustworthiness • forgiveness.

Write an account of the Battle of Uhud.

Write an account of the life of Fatima and the life of any one other of the Prophet's daughters.

Choose any two of the following passages from the Qur'an. (i) وَمِنْ آيَاتِهِ اللَّيْلُ وَالنَّهَارُ وَالشَّمْسُ وَالْقَمَرُ لا تَسْجُدُوا لِلشَّم...

Write about the different ways that revelations were received by the Prophet (pbuh).

Write about when the Prophet (pbuh) showed patience and self-restraint while living in Makka.

Write an account of the Prophet's conquest of Makka in 630.

Write an account of the lives of Amina bint Wahb and Halima Sa'adia during their time with the Prophet (pbuh).

Choose any two of the following Hadiths. (i) أَنَّ رَجُلًا سَأَلَ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) فَقَالَ : أرأيت إذا صَلَّيْتُ ال...

From the teachings given in the set Hadiths, write an account of how they help establish brotherhood in the community.

Write a detailed account of the false prophets that Abu Bakr dealt with during his caliphate.

State the words of the Shahada and give an account of the Shahada's significance in Islam.

Describe the moral and spiritual benefits of fasting in Ramadan for Muslims and their society.

Choose any two of the following Hadiths. (i) مَنْ رَأَى مِنْكُمْ مُنكَرا فَلْيُغَيِّرْهُ بِيَدِهِ، فَإِنْ لَمْ يَسْتَطِعْ فَبِلِسَانِهِ، فَإِنْ لَ...

(a) Write about the following terms and the relationship between them: • isnad • matn • musnad • musannaf. (b) How do compilations of genuine Hadit...

(a) Give an account of the Battle of Nihawand. (b) Why was the Battle of Nihawand known as the ‘Victory of Victories'?

(a) What are the benefits of prayer (salat) to an individual and to the community? (b) What is the importance of beginning to pray (salat) from a y...

(a) Write an account of the following two Articles of Faith: • belief in prophets • belief in God's predestination and decree. (b) How might the be...

Choose any two of the following passages from the Qur'an. (i) اقرأ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ خَلَقَ الْإِنسَانَ مِنْ عَلَقٍ اقْرَأْ وَرَبُّكَ...

Write about how God describes Himself using: (i) Sura 6.101–103 (al-An'am) (ii) Sura 41.37 (Fussilat) (iii) Sura 42.4–5 (ash-Shura).

Outline the growth of Islam in Makka from the first revelation until the migration to Madina.

Give an account of the Prophet's night journey and ascension (al-Isra' wal-Miʻraj).

Describe the conversion to Islam of Abu Bakr, Umar, 'Uthman and Ali.

Choose any two of the following passages from the Qur'an. (i) اللهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ لاَ تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلا نَوْمٌ ل...