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Using the following set passages, write about God’s blessings and control of the created world: 2.21–22, 96.1–5, 99 and 114.
See it on the paper →The Prophet (pbuh) stopped at Hudaybiyya on his way to Makka. Give an account of the events that took place here.
See it on the paper →In your opinion, what is the most important lesson that Muslims might learn from the events at Hudaybiyya? Give reasons to support your answer.
See it on the paper →Some of the early Muslims migrated to Abyssinia. Give an account of the events of this migration.
See it on the paper →To what extent can this migration be considered similar to Muslim migrations today? Give reasons for your answer.
See it on the paper →Write about the lives of the Companions Khalid ibn Walid and Zayd ibn Haritha during the lifetime of the Prophet (pbuh).
See it on the paper →What lessons might Muslims learn about family relationships from Zayd ibn Haritha’s life with the Prophet (pbuh)?
See it on the paper →Write an account of the lives of Amina bint Wahb and Halima Sa’adia during their time with the Prophet (pbuh).
See it on the paper →The Prophet (pbuh) was an orphan and raised by various people. How might this be an example for Muslims today?
See it on the paper →Write a detailed account of the false prophets that Abu Bakr dealt with during his caliphate.
See it on the paper →In your opinion, what was more important for Islam: defeating the false prophets or fighting the tribes that refused to pay zakat? Give reasons to support your answer.
See it on the paper →Describe the Prophet’s pilgrimage in the final year of his life and his Farewell Sermon.
See it on the paper →In your opinion, what was the most important teaching from the Farewell Sermon? Give reasons to support your answer.
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) 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...
See it on the paper →Candidates were expected to highlight two key aspects using the passages mentioned in the question: God’s blessings and His control. Weaker responses often lacked structure with disjointed paragraphs discussing the creation of humans, the natural world, human accountability or protection offered to them by God, but with varying degrees of accuracy. Most candidates made clear reference to each pa...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0493/12 Q2(a) (Cambridge)
This was a popular choice for optional questions and was effectively addressed by many responses which went into the description of intricate details of the Treaty of Hudaybiyya. They provided comprehensive coverage, including the event's background, the Muslims' journey to and arrival in Makkah, reconciliation efforts, the terms of the treaty, and the subsequent reactions of the Muslim community....
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0493/11 Q3(a) (Cambridge)
Almost every candidate who attempted the question successfully identified a lesson that could be learned from the event. However, only a select few were able to explore the reasons why that particular lesson held the utmost significance, leading to higher scores.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0493/11 Q3(b) (Cambridge)
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