The Rightly Guided Caliphs as leaders: past paper questions
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- 0493/22 · May/June 2026 · Q3b[4]
The martyrdom of which Caliph impacted the Muslim community the most? Give reasons to support your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0493/21 · October/November 2023 · Q2a[10]
From the teachings given in the set Hadiths, write an account of the guidance given to Muslims in their everyday life.
See it on the paper → - 0493/21 · October/November 2023 · Q2b[4]
In your opinion, how easy are the Hadiths to act upon? Give reasons to support your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0493/21 · October/November 2023 · Q4a[10]
Describe the events of one of the following battles: • Battle of Qadisiyya • Battle of Yarmuk.
See it on the paper → - 0493/21 · October/November 2023 · Q4b[4]
In your opinion, did the Battle of Qadisiyya or the Battle of Yarmuk have more significance for Islam? Give reasons for your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0493/22 · May/June 2022 · Q3a[10]
Write an account of the leadership qualities shown by the Rightly Guided Caliphs during their rule. Give examples to support your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0493/22 · May/June 2022 · Q3b[4]
Choose an example of leadership shown by the Rightly Guided Caliphs and say how it can be applied by leaders today.
See it on the paper → - 0493/22 · October/November 2021 · Q3a[10]
Write a detailed account of the Battle of the Camel.
See it on the paper → - 0493/22 · October/November 2021 · Q3b[4]
What was the most serious consequence of this battle to the Muslims at the time it was fought? Give reasons to support your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0493/21 · May/June 2019 · Q3b[4]
‘Umar and ‘Uthman stood by what they believed to be just and were martyred for the position they took. What lessons can be learnt from their martyrdom? Give reasons for your answer.
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What examiners said
In this Question responses needed to refer to Hadiths that guide Muslims in their everyday lives. Responses could have selected any of the set Hadiths from the 20 given in the syllabus, either about personal conduct, communal benefits, or both. Responses, after indicating which Hadith they were referring to, could have shown their knowledge about how the teachings given in the Hadith guides Muslim...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0493/21 Q2(a) (Cambridge)
In this part, responses had to give a view on how easy it was to follow the Prophet’s Hadiths. There was no right or wrong answer. Responses had to simply back their view with supporting evidence as to why they thought it was easy to follow the guidance given in Hadiths, or why they felt it was hard to do so. Some responses talked about the benefits of Hadiths. This was not an answer which specif...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0493/21 Q2(b) (Cambridge)
Good responses were seen for this question and answers showed knowledge giving details of who the battle was fought against and why. Dates, names of commanders, size of armies, events and outcome were written about by many attempting this question. Most responses knew how to tackle a battle question and structure it. Well done to teachers, who have evidently taken time to teach structure as well a...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0493/21 Q4(a) (Cambridge)
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