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Briefly explain 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) An} All “ga 18 Naieal) 44) Ish als Sh al SIE 4 oS aS Sura 112 1. Say: He is Allah, the one and only; 2. Allah, the eternal, absolute; 3. He does not beget, nor is He begotten; 4. And there is none like Him. (ii) aa oh es alll ou pelle Gy all M...
See it on the paper →Briefly describe the main theme or themes in each chosen passage.
See it on the paper →Briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today. (i) as GME ALT A Ble ye Ll i a SUN Shs (al ally ale sal plz ol Ls GLa! ale 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...
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. 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,...
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. 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 do not...
See it on the paper →How can these descriptions of God help Muslims in their daily lives?
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. Sura 42.4–5 4. To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth: and He is most high, most great. 5. The heavens are almost rent asunder from above them, and the angels celebrate the praises of their Lord, and pray for forgiveness for beings...
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. (ii) Sura 1 1. In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful. 2. Praise be to Allah, the cherisher and sustainer of the worlds; 3. Most gracious, most merciful; 4. Master of the day of judgement. 5. You we worship, and your aid we seek. 6. Sh...
See it on the paper →In what ways can Muslims today show gratitude for the blessings God has given them in their lives?
See it on the paper →Briefly explain 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. 37. Among His signs are the night and the day, and the sun and the moon. Adore not the sun and the moon, but adore Allah, who created them, if it is Him you wish to serve. (ii) Sura 2.21–22 21. O people! Adore your Guardian-Lord, who created you a...
See it on the paper →Briefly explain 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. Sura 42.4–5 4. To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth: and He is most high, most great. 5. The heavens are almost rent asunder from above them, and the angels celebrate the praises of their Lord, and pray for forgiveness for beings...
See it on the paper →Briefly explain 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 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) Sura 5.110 Then wi...
See it on the paper →Ayat ul Kursi was the most popular passage selected by the candidates. Several key themes connected to God’s omnipotence and omniscience were discussed by the candidates which allowed them to score high marks. For passage (ii), candidates who highlighted unique qualities of God mentioned in the passage and His mercy were successful. In passage (iii), better responses focused on the guidance and su...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0493/11 Q1(a) (Cambridge)
Many candidates gave some simplistic suggestions, such as believing in God or asking for His mercy and guidance. Candidates who selected specific themes from each passage and successfully explained how those themes could impact a Muslim’s mind, beliefs and practical life scored higher marks.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0493/11 Q1(b) (Cambridge)
Sura Ikhlas along with Sura Fatiha were the most popular choices. Many candidates were limited to mid-range marks because they either simply paraphrased the translation of the passages selected, mixed theses from different passages, confused the themes of Sura Ikhlas with Ayat ul Kursi, or did not offer enough elaboration for a selected theme. Candidates who selected three or more specific themes...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0493/12 Q1(a) (Cambridge)
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