Qur'an passages: Allah's Messengers: past paper questions
Real questions on qur'an passages: allah's messengers
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- 0493/12 · October/November 2025 · Q1a[4]
Briefly describe the main theme(s) in each passage.
See it on the paper → - 0493/12 · October/November 2025 · Q1b[4]
Briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today. Sura 6.75–79 75. So also did We show Abraham the power and the laws of the heavens and the earth, so that he might have certainty. 76. When the night covered him over, he saw a star: He said: ‘This is my Lord.’ But when it set, he said: ‘I do not...
See it on the paper → - 0493/11 · May/June 2025 · Q2a[10]
Using passages you have studied, describe God’s relationship with His Messengers Jesus ( ͑ Isa) and Muhammad (pbuh).
See it on the paper → - 0493/11 · May/June 2025 · Q2b[4]
To what extent do the stories of the Messengers help Muslims stay hopeful in difficult times?
See it on the paper → - 0493/12 · October/November 2023 · Q2a[10]
Using the set passages you have studied, outline the relationship between God and his Messengers: Adam and Abraham.
See it on the paper → - 0493/21 · May/June 2023 · Q4a[10]
State the words of the Shahada and give an account of the Shahada’s significance in Islam.
See it on the paper → - 0493/21 · May/June 2023 · Q4b[4]
What do you think is the importance of understanding the Shahada? Give reasons to support your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0493/11 · October/November 2022 · Q1a[4]
briefly describe the main theme(s) in each passage
See it on the paper → - 0493/11 · October/November 2022 · Q1b[4]
briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today. (i) (i) Sura 6.75–79 75. So also did We show Abraham the power and the laws of the heavens and the earth, so that he might have certainty. 76. When the night covered him over, he saw a star: He said: ‘This is my Lord.’ But when it set, he said: ‘I...
See it on the paper → - 0493/11 · May/June 2022 · Q5b[4]
What are the benefits of the Qur’an being available to everyone on the internet?
See it on the paper → - 0493/11 · October/November 2020 · Q2a[10]
Using passages from the syllabus write about what God says about His relationship with two of His Messengers.
See it on the paper → - 0493/11 · May/June 2020 · Q1a[4]
briefly describe the main theme(s) in each passage
See it on the paper → - 0493/11 · May/June 2020 · Q1b[4]
briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today. (i) (i) 30. Behold, your Lord said to the angels: ‘I will create a vicegerent on earth.’ They said: ‘Will You place there one who will make mischief there and shed blood?- whilst we celebrate your praises and glorify your holy (name)?’ He said: ‘I...
See it on the paper → - 0493/12 · May/June 2019 · Q2a[10]
Using the Qur’an passages set for special study in the syllabus, outline the relationship between God and two of His Messengers: • • • Adam, Abraham, Jesus.
See it on the paper → - 0493/12 · May/June 2019 · Q2b[4]
God’s Messengers experienced trials. How can their responses help Muslims face difficulties in their own lives?
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What examiners said
Candidates were required to describe God’s relationship with His messengers, Jesus and Muhammad (pbuh). The quality of responses varied. Weaker candidates provided general accounts of the lives of the two prophets. Better responses made a reference to the Sura Maida passage as well as Sura Kauther and Duha and discussed God’s favours, with a focus on miracles granted to Isa and the support and co...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0493/11 Q2(a) (Cambridge)
Many candidates gave generalised responses, mentioning lessons such as patience, determination and unwavering faith in God. Stronger responses made clear links to the lives of prophets. These candidates were able to extract meaningful and specific lessons, such as how to remain optimistic, patient and resilient in real-life situations, drawing inspiration directly from the prophets’ experiences.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0493/11 Q2(b) (Cambridge)
This question was more challenging and tested responses’ judgement. The strongest responses demonstrated a robust understanding of the nuanced aspects of the relationship between God and His prophets, specifically focusing on passages 2.30–37 and 6.75–79 from the syllabus. A significant portion of responses however, opted for a storytelling approach, essentially paraphrasing the translations of th...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0493/12 Q2(a) (Cambridge)
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