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Write an account of the issues faced by ‘Uthman during the last six years of his caliphate which led to the rebellion against him.
See it on the paper →What does ‘Uthman’s refusal to call the military to end the rebellion tell you about his character?
See it on the paper →Give an account of the martyrdom of two of the following Rightly Guided Caliphs: ° ‘Umar ° ‘Uthman © Ali.
See it on the paper →The martyrdom of which Caliph impacted the Muslim community the most? Give reasons to support your answer.
See it on the paper →Describe the events of the battles of Mu’ta and Hunayn.
See it on the paper →What lessons can be learned from the Prophet’s actions at the Battle of Hunayn?
See it on the paper →Write an account of ʿUthman’s selection as caliph and how he governed the caliphate.
See it on the paper →To what extent was ʿUthman a successful military commander? Give reasons to support your answer.
See it on the paper →Write about the way in which the lives of ordinary people improved during ͑ Umar’s caliphate. Refer to his administrative policies.
See it on the paper →What were the effects of ͑ Umar’s military successes on Muslims living under his caliphate?
See it on the paper →Write about the leadership qualities of the fourth caliph ͑ Ali.
See it on the paper →Which in your opinion was ͑ Ali’s single most outstanding quality? Give reasons for your choice.
See it on the paper →Describe the boycott of Muslims to Shi’b Abi Talib.
See it on the paper →To what extent was this boycott the worst time in the life of the Prophet (pbuh)?
See it on the paper →Outline the tasks the Prophet (pbuh) undertook to overcome divisions and create unity in the first year in Madina.
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 →Write about the events of the Battle of Badr.
See it on the paper →In what ways did the outcome of the battle help the Muslims in Madina?
See it on the paper →Give an account of the letters sent by the Prophet (pbuh) to spread Islam outside Madina.
See it on the paper →Exceptional responses to this question demonstrated a methodical approach by chronologically recounting the life events of Ali. They began with his birth, traced his journey to accepting Islam, and detailed his migration. Additionally, commendable attention was given to Ali's military career during the lifetime of the Prophet (pbuh), with the inclusion of several quotes to authenticate the informa...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 2058/12 Q5(a) (Cambridge)
More well rewarded responses comprehended the question's demand and specifically addressed the lessons that young people can derive from Ali’s life. These responses discussed qualities such as bravery, standing up for what is right, and supporting just causes. On the other hand, a considerable number of responses only provided generic lessons from Ali's life, resulting in midrange scores.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 2058/12 Q5(b) (Cambridge)
A good number of responses which attempted this question wrote about ʿUthman’s administrative policies, reforms, his military successes in expanding the empire and setting up the first Muslim naval fleet. A few answered one part of the question and not the other and a small majority focused the answer on his election which was not what was being asked for. Once again, it is worth noting that respo...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 2058/21 Q3(a) (Cambridge)
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