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Write about the main events of the Muslim migration to Abyssinia.
See it on the paper →Give an account of the persecutions suffered by the new followers of Islam in Makka.
See it on the paper →What lessons can be learned from the lives of early Muslims about remaining steadfast in their faith?
See it on the paper →Describe the way the Prophet (pbuh) began openly calling the Makkans to Islam and their reaction.
See it on the paper →Describe the ways that the Prophet’s family in Makka both supported and opposed him.
See it on the paper →Give an account of the Prophet’s migration (hijrah) from Makka to Madina.
See it on the paper →Outline the growth of Islam in Makka from the first revelation until the migration to Madina.
See it on the paper →Give an account of the main events of the Pledges of Aqaba and the details of the pledges made.
See it on the paper →Describe the events relating to the Prophet’s efforts to spread Islam in Ta’if.
See it on the paper →What is the most important lesson Muslims might learn from the Prophet’s example at Ta’if? Give reasons to support your answer.
See it on the paper →The Prophet (pbuh) received revelation from God when he was 40 years old. Write about this experience of the first revelation.
See it on the paper →Explain the importance of the revelation being sent to a prophet who could not read or write.
See it on the paper →Using examples from the Prophet’s life show how he demonstrated the two qualities of: • trustworthiness • forgiveness.
See it on the paper →In what ways can people show their trustworthiness to each other? Give specific examples from everyday life.
See it on the paper →Write about when the Prophet (pbuh) showed patience and self-restraint while living in Makka.
See it on the paper →Write an account of the Prophet’s conquest of Makka in 630.
See it on the paper →What was the significance of the conquest of Makka for the development of Islam?
See it on the paper →Write about the persecution faced by the Prophet (pbuh) after he started preaching Islam openly.
See it on the paper →Choose one example of the Prophet’s conduct when persecuted and explain how it can be followed by Muslims today.
See it on the paper →Write about the events of the migration to Abyssinia by some of the early Muslims.
See it on the paper →More proficient responses were able to narrate the primary reason for the visit and the key events with significant detail. However, those excelling further demonstrated a comprehensive understanding by initially identifying multiple reasons why the Prophet (pbuh) was compelled to seek support outside Makkah for the spread of Islam. These responses presented precise details about the Prophet's mee...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0493/12 Q3(a) (Cambridge)
The question explicitly sought the most significant lesson derived from the Prophet's example at Taʾif. However, only a handful of responses adhered to this instruction, as the majority compiled lists of potential lessons. Providing one lesson accompanied by an explanation of why it was deemed the most significant would have allowed responses to secure higher marks.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0493/12 Q3(b) (Cambridge)
The question required a description of the main events of the first revelation. Most of the candidates were able to provide a basic account of the events surrounding the Prophet’s visit to the Cave Hira, his encounter with Jibril, and the support offered by his wife along with the confirmation provided by Warqa. The best responses were those however, which delved deeper, providing specific details...
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0493/11 Q2(a) (Cambridge)
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