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Briefly describe the main theme(s) in each passage.
See it on the paper →Briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today. (i) (i) Sura 2.255 Allah. There is no god but He, the living, the self-subsisting, eternal. No slumber can seize Him nor sleep. His are all things in the heavens and on earth. Who is there can intercede in His presence except as He permits? He kno...
See it on the paper →Using the set passages you have studied, write about God’s relationship with the created world.
See it on the paper →What do these passages teach Muslims about responsibility towards their environment?
See it on the paper →briefly describe the main theme(s) in each passage
See it on the paper →briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today. (i) (i) Sura 6.75–79 75. So also did We show Abraham the power and the laws of the heavens and the earth, so that he might have certainty. 76. When the night covered him over, he saw a star: He said: ‘This is my Lord.’ But when it set, he said: ‘I...
See it on the paper →Write about how God describes Himself so humans can know Him using: (i) Sura 2.255 (Ayat al-Kursi) (ii) Sura 114 (Ikhlas).
See it on the paper →Good responses effectively maintained their concentration on the distinct themes present in the selected passages. In discussing passage (i), they talked about God's Oneness, His unique characteristics, and His power and grandeur. Likewise, for passage (ii), the focal point was God's Oneness and uniqueness. In the case of the third passage, candidates highlighted God's roles as the passionate Lord...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0493/11 Q1(a) (Cambridge)
The responses which extended their answers to illustrate how the descriptions of God in the passages selected influenced the daily lives of Muslims demonstrated a more impactful approach. They explored aspects such as the themes enabling Muslims to steer clear of shirk, fostering reliance on God, encouraging seeking His approval and guidance, cultivating awe for His personality, and inspiring indi...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0493/11 Q1(b) (Cambridge)
In general, this question was answered well. The most proficient responses included explicit references to the passages in the syllabus that address the themes of God's relationship with the created world. For each passage, these high-performing responses identified various points that signified the specific relationship, such as creation, provisions for sustenance, knowledge, and protection. Nota...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0493/11 Q2(a) (Cambridge)
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How can Muslims use the verses from part (a) to connect to God in their everyday lives?
describe their teaching about what Muslims believe
See it on the paper →explain how Muslims can put these teachings into action. (i) He who has in his heart as much faith as a grain of mustard seed will not enter hell, and he who has in his heart as much pride as a grain of mustard seed will not enter paradise. (ii) The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) said: ‘Who...
See it on the paper →briefly describe the main theme(s) in each passage
See it on the paper →briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today. (i) (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) (ii) Sura 99 1...
See it on the paper →briefly describe the main theme(s) in each passage
See it on the paper →briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today. (i) (i) Sura 2.21–22 21. O people! Adore your Guardian-Lord, who created you and those who came before you, so that you may have the chance to learn righteousness; 22. Who has made the earth your couch, and the heavens your canopy; and sent down r...
See it on the paper →Friday (Jum’a) prayer is of special importance to Muslims. Describe: • • how worshippers prepare for this prayer what its main features are.
See it on the paper →What are the benefits of praying in a congregation? Give reasons to support your answer.
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