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Download PDFChoose any two of the following passages from the Qur’an. (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 do not love things that set.’ 77. When he saw the moon rising in splendour, he said: ‘This is my Lord.’ But when the moon set, he said: ‘Unless my Lord guides me, I will surely be among those who go astray.’ 78. When he saw the sun rising in splendour, he said: ‘This is my Lord; this is the greatest.’ But when the sun set, he said: ‘O my people! I am indeed free from your giving partners to Allah.’ 79. ‘For me, I have set my face firmly and truly towards Him who created the heavens and the earth, and never shall I give partners to Allah.’ (ii) Sura 2.21–22 21. O people! Adore your Guardian-Lord, who created you and those who came before you, so that you may have the chance to learn righteousness; 22. Who has made the earth your couch, and the heavens your canopy; and sent down rain from the heavens; and by it brought forth fruits for your sustenance; then do not set up rivals to Allah, when you know. (iii) Sura 108 1. To you have We granted abundance. 2. So pray to your Lord and sacrifice. 3. For he who hates you, he will be cut off.
Briefly describe the main theme(s) in each passage.
Briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today.
Write about how God describes Himself. Refer to three of the following set passages: Suras 2.255, 6.101–103, 41.37, 42.4–5 and 112.
How can these descriptions of God help Muslims in their daily lives?
Describe the way the Prophet (pbuh) began openly calling the Makkans to Islam and their reaction.
What lessons can Muslims learn from the Prophet’s reaction to the Makkans’ response to his calls, and apply in their own lives?
Describe the way the relationship between the Emigrants (Muhajirun) and Helpers (Ansar) developed in Madina.
To what extent can relationships such as those between the Ansar and Muhajirun be developed by Muslims today?
Write about the main roles played by the Scribes of the Prophet (pbuh).
To what extent is it easier to record Islamic knowledge now than in the time of the Prophet (pbuh)?