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Discuss two lessons Muslims can learn from the conduct of these Companions after they became Muslim.
See it on the paper →To what extent can relationships such as those between the Ansar and Muhajirun be developed by Muslims today?
See it on the paper →To what extent is it easier to record Islamic knowledge now than in the time of the Prophet (pbuh)?
See it on the paper →Write about the lives of Bilal ibn Rabah and Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib.
See it on the paper →How do the stories of Bilal ibn Rabah and Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib help Muslims understand and accept the death of a loved one?
See it on the paper →What lessons can be learned from Salman’s life experiences with the Prophet (pbuh)?
See it on the paper →Write about the lives of two of the following Companions: Salman al-Farsi, Ja’far ibn Abi Talib, Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf.
See it on the paper →Even when they had wealth, some Companions lived simple lives. How can Muslims show simplicity in their everyday lives?
See it on the paper →The Companions showed friendship and support for the Prophet (pbuh). How can Muslims show friendship and support for each other?
See it on the paper →Abu Bakr used his wealth to help others. How can Muslims follow his example today?
See it on the paper →Write about the lives of ‘Uthman and ‘Ali during the lifetime of the Prophet (pbuh).
See it on the paper →How can Muslims apply this model of brotherhood to help their communities?
See it on the paper →Candidates generally demonstrated knowledge of the most well-known events from the lives of the two companions, such as persecution faced by Bilal ibn Rabah and his role as the Prophet’s muezzin and the events surrounding Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib’s martyrdom. Stronger responses included finer details from the lives of these two personalities which enabled them to achieve higher levels.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0493/11 Q5(a) (Cambridge)
Candidates who offered generic suggestions, such as being patient or having trust in God, achieved mid-range marks. Stronger responses made specific and insightful references. For example, some mentioned Bilal ibn Rabah’s struggle following the Prophet’s death, making thoughtful deductions about how grief is natural and missing loved ones is nothing to be ashamed of. Others referred to Bilal ibn R...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0493/11 Q5(b) (Cambridge)
Many responses repeated biographical information about Salman al-Farsi instead of drawing any meaningful lessons from his life. Those who did attempt to extract some lessons discussed the importance of offering sincere advice and equality across racial and social backgrounds. Some referred to his quest for a true religion and inquisitive nature and drew lessons about doing research and striving fo...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0493/12 Q5(b) (Cambridge)
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