Islamiyat-Syllabus and Paper pattern

All candidates take two written papers and answer in English. Both papers must be taken for the candidate to be awarded a grade.

Paper 1 1½ hours

Paper 1 contains 5 questions of which candidates must answer Question 1, Question 2 and two others.

1. Major themes of the Qur’an: Three passages will be set from the list in Appendix 1, of which
candidates may choose any two. [8 marks]

2. The history and importance of the Qur’an: This question is usually set in more than one part, and
requires an essay length answer. [14 marks]

3. The life and importance of the Prophet Muhammad: One or two questions are set, usually in more
than one part, requiring essay length answers. [14 marks]

4. The first Islamic community: One or two questions are set, usually in more than one part, requiring
essay length answers. [14 marks]
Total mark = 50
.
Paper 2 1½ hours

Paper 2 contains 5 questions of which candidates must answer Question 1, Question 2 and two others.

1. Major teachings of the Hadiths of the Prophet: Four passages are set from the list in Appendix 2, of
which candidates may choose any two. [8 marks]

2. The history and importance of the Hadiths: This question is usually set in more than one part, and
requires an essay length answer. [14 marks]

3. The period of rule of the Rightly Guided Caliphs and their importance as leaders; One or two
questions are set, usually in more than one part, requiring essay length answers. [14 marks]

4. The Articles of Faith and the Pillars of Islam: One or two questions are set, usually in more than one
part, requiring essay length answers. [14 marks]

Total mark = 50.