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Give an account of the letters sent by the Prophet (pbuh) to spread Islam outside Madina.
See it on the paper →Why was it important for the Prophet (pbuh) to send letters to leaders outside Madina inviting them to Islam?
See it on the paper →Describe the ways in which the clans in Makka treated the Prophet (pbuh) before and after he received revelation.
See it on the paper →Why was it significant that the Quraysh continued to trust the Prophet (pbuh) with their belongings, after revelation?
See it on the paper →Write about the lives of the Prophet’s grandsons: Hassan ibn ‘Ali and Hussain ibn ‘Ali.
See it on the paper →Hussain defended what he believed was right for the future of Islam. What lessons might Muslims learn from this?
See it on the paper →Write about the lives of two of the following wives of the Prophet (pbuh): • • • • Sawda bint Zama’a Aisha bint Abu Bakr Hafsa bint ͑ Umar Umm Salama.
See it on the paper →Choose from one of the wives named in part (a) and write about what her life might teach Muslims about the role of women in society.
See it on the paper →Write an account of the Prophet Muhammad’s life from his birth until he received revelation.
See it on the paper →The Prophet (pbuh) was an orphan and raised by many people. How did this prepare him for prophethood?
See it on the paper →Describe the main events of the Pledges of Aqaba and the details in the Pledges.
See it on the paper →What might Muslims do to set an example and welcome others who move to their areas?
See it on the paper →Outline the main events from the Prophet’s night journey and ascension (al-isra wal-mi’raj).
See it on the paper →In what way did this event give hope to the Prophet (pbuh)?
See it on the paper →Describe the main events of the Prophet’s migration (hijra) from Makka to his welcome in Madina.
See it on the paper →Describe the different ways that the Prophet (pbuh) received revelation from God.
See it on the paper →Why do you think that the revelation was sent to someone who could not read or write?
See it on the paper →Write about the events of the first revelation received by the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and how he was reassured afterwards.
See it on the paper →Describe the main events in the life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) from his childhood until he received revelation.
See it on the paper →Candidates showed good awareness of the Prophet’s attempt to spread Islam out of Madina. The letters to the Byzantine and Sassanid emperors, as well as the rulers of Egypt and Abyssinia, were the most popular aspects discussed in answers. Candidates who focused mainly on these letters and the reactions of the recipients tended to score mid-range marks. Stronger responses also discussed rulers of...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0493/12 Q4(a) (Cambridge)
While many candidates considered the expansions of Islam as the most significant reason for sending these invitations, the most insightful answers emphasised the strategic goal of extending Islam’s influence beyond Hijaz and forming new alliances with regional powers surrounding Arabia. Such nuanced answers secured higher marks.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0493/12 Q4(b) (Cambridge)
Candidates showed a good understanding of the demands of the question by selecting relevant and accurate information and presenting it in a precise and focused manner. Excellent responses were able to point to several incidents before prophethood that were indicative of the Makkans’ behaviour towards the Prophet (pbuh). Such responses were not limited to his titles, keeping belongings and the blac...
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0493/12 Q3(a) (Cambridge)
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