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Describe the first revelation, and the roles of Jibril, Khadija and Waraqah ibn Nawfal at the time of the first revelation.
See it on the paper →What is the significance of God sending the first revelation through an angel? Give reasons for your answer.
See it on the paper →Give an account of the different ways that revelation came to the Prophet (pbuh).
See it on the paper →Write about the different ways that revelations were received by the Prophet (pbuh).
See it on the paper →Why do you think it was important for revelations to come over a period of time?
See it on the paper →Give an account of the Prophet’s experience of receiving the first revelation of the Qur’an.
See it on the paper →Give an account of the different ways in which the Prophet (pbuh) received revelation.
See it on the paper →The Qur’an was not revealed all at one time. Why do you think this was important?
See it on the paper →Write about the Prophet Muhammad’s first experience of revelation.
See it on the paper →Overall, candidates did well on this question. A significant majority of candidates accurately recounted the events surrounding the first revelation which marked the start of the process of revelation. Furthermore, they expanded on the timing and occasions of the subsequent revelations. However, it was when candidates started describing different modes of revelation and bodily sensations the Proph...
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0493/12 Q2(a) (Cambridge)
Many thoughtful and insightful answers were presented in response to this question. A wide range of reasons and points were shared by the candidates highlighting the significance of the gradual revelation of the Quran. One frequently discussed aspect was the need to provide guidance tailored to the specific needs of the Muslim community. Another highly significant point was to alleviate physical h...
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0493/12 Q2(b) (Cambridge)
The strongest responses gave precise details of the Prophet’s experience of receiving the first revelation of the Qur’an, some quoted ʿAishah's Hadith and conversations between Khadija and the Prophet (pbuh) and Waraqa’s prediction. Further development included descriptions of the archangel's interaction with the Prophet (pbuh) and his reaction to the supernatural experience. Weaker responses incl...
— Examiner report, May/June 2022, 0493/12 Q2(a) (Cambridge)
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