Qur'an passages: Allah and His creation: past paper questions
Real questions on qur'an passages: allah and his creation
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- 0493/12 · May/June 2026 · Q1a[4]
Briefly describe the main theme or themes in each chosen passage.
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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 → - 0493/12 · May/June 2025 · Q1a[4]
briefly describe the main theme(s) in each passage
See it on the paper → - 0493/12 · May/June 2025 · Q1b[4]
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 → - 0493/12 · May/June 2025 · Q2a[10]
Using the following set passages, write about God’s blessings and control of the created world: 2.21–22, 96.1–5, 99 and 114.
See it on the paper → - 0493/12 · May/June 2025 · Q2b[4]
In what ways can Muslims today show gratitude for the blessings God has given them in their lives?
See it on the paper → - 0493/11 · October/November 2024 · Q1a[4]
Briefly explain the main theme(s) in each passage.
See it on the paper → - 0493/11 · October/November 2024 · Q1b[4]
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 → - 0493/11 · May/June 2024 · Q1a[4]
Briefly explain the main theme(s) in each passage.
See it on the paper → - 0493/11 · May/June 2024 · Q1b[4]
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 → - 0493/11 · October/November 2023 · Q2a[10]
Using the set passages you have studied, write about God’s relationship with the created world.
See it on the paper → - 0493/11 · October/November 2023 · Q2b[4]
What do these passages teach Muslims about responsibility towards their environment?
See it on the paper → - 0493/11 · October/November 2023 · Q3a[10]
The Prophet (pbuh) stopped at Hudaybiyya on his way to Makka. Give an account of the events that took place here.
See it on the paper → - 0493/11 · October/November 2023 · Q3b[4]
In your opinion, what is the most important lesson that Muslims might learn from the events at Hudaybiyya? Give reasons to support your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0493/11 · October/November 2023 · Q4a[10]
Some of the early Muslims migrated to Abyssinia. Give an account of the events of this migration.
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To what extent can this migration be considered similar to Muslim migrations today? Give reasons for your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0493/11 · October/November 2023 · Q5a[10]
Write about the lives of the Companions Khalid ibn Walid and Zayd ibn Haritha during the lifetime of the Prophet (pbuh).
See it on the paper → - 0493/11 · October/November 2023 · Q5b[4]
What lessons might Muslims learn about family relationships from Zayd ibn Haritha’s life with the Prophet (pbuh)?
See it on the paper → - 0493/11 · May/June 2023 · Q1a[4]
Briefly describe the main theme or themes in each chosen passage.
See it on the paper → - 0493/11 · May/June 2023 · Q1b[4]
Briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today. (i) Sura 114 1. Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of mankind, 2. The King of mankind, 3. The God of mankind, 4. From the mischief of the whisperer who withdraws, 5. Who whispers into the hearts of mankind, 6. Among jinns and among mankind. (ii) Sur...
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What examiners said
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)
Candidates who explored the themes of Sura Ikhlas as crystallising belief in the oneness of God, Sura Fatiha as a means of seeking God’s mercy and guidance and Sura Duha as developing a sense of reliance on God during times of trials and hardships, and who expanded thoughtfully on these ideas, received higher marks. Candidates who made simplistic suggestions about believing in one God, seeking Hi...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0493/12 Q1(b) (Cambridge)
Candidates were expected to highlight two key aspects using the passages mentioned in the question: God’s blessings and His control. Weaker responses often lacked structure with disjointed paragraphs discussing the creation of humans, the natural world, human accountability or protection offered to them by God, but with varying degrees of accuracy. Most candidates made clear reference to each pa...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0493/12 Q2(a) (Cambridge)
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