Quranic Passages Umar Khan
Quranic Passages Umar Khan
Quranic Passages Umar Khan
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1 Quranic Passages (1-5) 2-4
2 History and Importance of Quran 5-11
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reflect upon the natural world and the benefits it holds for them. Humans should acknowledge who their sustenance has come
from as He is the only creator of everything. Candidates could also talk about ways in which Muslims can be grateful to God.
Structure of Answer
(a) Theme: (b) Importance:
Main Theme is Allah’s relationship with created world. Form of address ‘O people’ inspires Muslims to broaden
Emphasis on Allah’s creations (Heavens, Earth, Rain and their minds and put humanity first.
Fruits) Muslims should ponder over the creation of Allah.
Ref: “Indeed, God is the possessor of bounty for all This will lead them to their creator.
people” [2:243] Ref: “Indeed! There are signs for people who give
Allah lets us survive and gives chance to be righteous. thought” [13:4]
These creations are the biggest evidence of Allah’s existence. Muslims should avoid shirk.
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Passage No 8. Surah Al-Alaq (96:1-5)
Translation: Read! in the name of your Lord, who created, Created man out of a clot of congealed blood:
Proclaim! And your Lord is most bountiful, He who taught by the pen, Taught man what he did not know.
Marking Scheme
(a) The main themes are: God as Creator; God as the Most Generous; the first revelation/knowledge. Candidates will develop
these themes in their own way, e.g., God as Creator is shown in this sura through the way humans were created from a clot; He
gives creation what they need, in this case, knowledge of God; importance of the first revelation is that it was the beginning of
Islam and prophet hood, and there’s an emphasis on seeking knowledge to learn about faith and God.
(b) Importance of this Surah is that it allows humans to understand how God created them, and how He bestows knowledge
upon them. Seeking knowledge is encouraged and so humankind should try their best to learn throughout their lives, especially
religious knowledge so they can get to know their Lord. Each subject, RE, science, etc. has a value to it and can help humans get
closer to God. It also helps Muslims understand how prophet hood and Islam started and they should reflect upon what God has
sent down for them to help them live their lives. So they should be grateful to God.
Structure of Answer
(a) Theme: (b) Importance:
Main Theme is Allah’s relationship with created world. Muslims should believe in Allah as only Creator, Sustainer
Allah as The Creator, Sustainer and Teacher. and Provider of knowledge.
Ref: “Allah is the creator of all things” [39:62] Ref: “We have certainly created man in the best of
Allah’s bounties and blessings. stature” [95:4]
Origin of Mankind. Inspiration to be thankful to Allah for His blessings.
Importance of Knowledge. Humans should never forget their true status and origin.
Inspiration for seeking and imparting knowledge.
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Passage No 9. Surah Az-Zilzaal (99)
Translation: When the earth is shaken to her utmost convulsion, And the earth throws up her burdens, And
man, cries out: ‘What is the matter with her?’, On that day, will it declare its tidings: For that your Lord will
have given her inspiration. On that day, will men proceed in companies sorted out, to be shown their
deeds. Then shall anyone who has done an atom’s weight of good see it! And anyone who has done an
atom’s weight of evil shall see it.
Marking Scheme
(a) The main themes are: God's Power; the Last Day; responsibility for actions; justice for all. Candidates will develop these
themes in their own way, e.g., saying the earth is shaken, destroying what He created; He has the power to give life/death;
everything will be destroyed. God gives the earth a voice to say what has been done on her, from environmental abuse to
neglect of resources; people will be responsible for their actions on earth and given their accounts; God will give people their
accounts, which will take them to Heaven/Hell.
(b) The last day creates a fear of accountability, reminding Muslims to stay on the straight path. Good deeds will be rewarded
encouraging Muslims to do good at all times, e.g. praying, being honest and helping others. It keeps them away from
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displeasurable things like lying, cheating, gossiping, not fasting etc. It helps Muslims understand the temporary nature of the
world which stops them being distracted by worldly things, fashion or money, etc. Muslims feel comforted by God's justice that
no good deed will go unnoticed or bad deed unpunished.
Structure of Answer
(a) Theme: (b) Importance:
Main Theme is Allah’s relationship with created world. Muslims should believe in Judgement Day.
Allah as The Lord of Judgement day and equitable Because it’s fundamental belief of Islam.
Judge. Muslims should prepare for strict and fair scrutiny of our
Ref: “Do they not think that they will be deeds.
resurrected, for a tremendous Day” [83:4-5] Because everything is being recorded.
Horrors of Judgement Day: Lastly, it inspires them not to indulge in temporary world and
Horrific earthquake. keep faith in God that He will catch every criminal today or in
Earth leaking out all its secrets. herafter.
Accountability and Decision. Ref: “Then indeed, upon Us is their account.” [88:26]
No favors or leniency.
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Passage No 10. Surah Al-Naas (114)
Translation: Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of mankind, The King of mankind, The God of Mankind, From the
mischief of the whisperer who withdraws, Who whispers into the hearts of mankind, Among jinn and among
mankind.
Marking Scheme
(a) The main themes are: God as refuge; God as Lord; God as Protector. Candidates will develop these themes in their own way,
e.g., saying that only He can help in times of need, in this case from jinn and men. Seek help only from Him; He created
everything so controls everything, even mischief makers. It’s a warning of those who whisper evil/bad ideas to humans, and then
disappear and leave them on their own; God is a protector from these things; it is one of the suras of protection.
(b) Through these verses Muslims get to know the kind of evils/mischief they have to be wary of. This means they should be
aware of what’s happening to them so they can recognise the signs of mischief. Praying and doing good deeds strengthens
reliance on God. Reciting this sura with the other ‘qul’s’ is a source of protection. God is the King so it is Him who people should
seek refuge with.
Structure of Answer
(a) Theme: (b) Importance:
Main Theme is Allah’s relationship with created world. Muslims should develop relation with Allah against satan and
Allah as only protector and refuge. evil forces. (Can be attained through prayer and good deeds)
Ref: “Do they not think that they will be Muslims should seek Allah’s refuge from visible and invisible
resurrected, for a tremendous Day” [83:4-5] evil.
Allah as only Lord and Liable to be worshiped. Ref: “Then indeed, upon Us is their account.” [88:26]
Negative actions of evil forces. Significance: Protection from visible and invisible evil forces.
Allah is the only protection from all such forces. (along with Surah Falaq)
Quranic Passages
CAIE Question:
(b) Importance
Muslims should behave according to their level and title.
As they’re declared Supreme Being and representatives of Allah so their deeds should match their
designated level.
Muslims should realize the importance of knowledge.
As Allah made Angels prostrate Adam by using his knowledge.
Muslims should be alert and ready to reject manipulation of Satan.
As it can be disastrous the way he got Adam and Eve (AS) expelled from Paradise.
Muslims should never hesitate to ask forgiveness from Allah.
Allah is oft-forgiving as he forgave Adam and Eve.
“The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful” [1:3]
Quranic Passages
CAIE Question:
(b) Importance
Muslims should adopt logical approach and lenient method to preach Allah’s message.
Ref: “And speak to him (Pharaoh) with gentle speech…” [20:44]
Muslims should reinforce their faith by thinking critically and seeking signs in Allah’s creation.
Because faith has to be backed up by strong evidences and logics.
Muslims must avoid blind faith even Allah (SWT) demotivates blind faith.
Muslims should stay away from Shirk because Allah does not like to have associates or any
family.
Quranic Passages
CAIE Question:
(b) Importance
Muslims should never forget Allah’s blessings.
As Allah even reminded his blessings upon his messengers.
Muslims should believe in Prophets’ miracles.
Ref: “…Indeed, I have come to you with a sign from your Lord…” [03:49]
Muslims should never give up or lose hope upon rejections and defeats.
As Allah does not bind us to produce results. He just looks at our efforts.
Muslims should never complain/mourn over any loss/thing they don’t like.
Because everything happens by Allah’s command and for a reason.
Quranic Passages
CAIE Question:
(b) Importance
Muslims should always ignore the propaganda of enemies and focus on mission.
Muslims should never lose hope and expect good in this life and hereafter.
Muslims should never forget Allah’s blessings and be grateful to Allah.
Ref: “…Be grateful to Allah ." And whoever is grateful is grateful for [the benefit of]
himself…” [31:12]
Muslims should never persecute any human being.
Muslims should serve humanity in any possible capacity.
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Marking Scheme
The passages in the syllabus relating to God in Himself are: 2.555; 6.101–103; 41.37; 42.4– 5; 112. These are not the only
passages the candidates can use. Candidates can use any number of passages to write about but they should write with
some detail about the suras and not merely give general comments/themes about them. Candidates may say that God
tells humankind about his oneness, e.g. but they should elaborate on this by writing things like, He uses the word Ahad to
tell humans about His oneness but it is not just that He is one, he does not have any partners or any children to share in
His power/authority and so humans should not think of Him as like themselves. This is further emphasized by the line,
there is no one like Him, meaning that no one can compare to what he looks like or what He is capable of doing. Another
example could be that God tells humans about His knowledge, which is seen in passages 2.255 and 6.101–103. They could
quote what these passages say about God’s Knowledge and elaborate on what this means. There may be some repetition
from Q1a, but this answer should be more focused and more detailed, and the passages should be linked in some way.
Structure of Answer
Para 1 (Description of God) Para 2 (God’s Powers) Para 3 (Eradication of Shirk)
Starting intro. Allah originated the Universe and he Allah alone worthy of worship and
Oneness of Allah. is the only owner of it. Shirk is a horrible sin.
Allah’s eternal and absolute existence Allah has full authority and control Shirk ignites Allah’s wrath.
and Independent status. over universe.
Perfection of Universe is the biggest
Allah doesn’t have any family or Allah’s knowledge is limitless.
evidence of Oneness.
associates. Allah as Giver of life and death.
Allah is non comparable nor is He Allah’s throne; symbol of His
perceivable or visible to eyes. He is unmatchable power.
free from human weaknesses.
Answer
Prophet (PBUH) was asked about Allah’s description by Makkans, Christians of Najran and Jews of Khyber, all of them
asked similar questions about God and discussed possibility of God having family or associates. Allah revealed Surah
Ikhlas along with other verses to answer their questions and clarify the confusions about God. All these verses are
part of the theme Allah in Himself that is one of the most important themes of Holy Quran as it introduces Allah and
inspires us to believe in Allah as only One God.
Word ‘Allah’ itself emphasize on the importance of Oneness. Although there are numerous other names but Quran
mostly uses word ‘Allah’ because there is no plural form of word Allah in Arabic language. Belief in Oneness of Allah is
the most important Article of Faith and building of Islamic beliefs is standing on the foundation of Oneness.
Allah’s existence is absolute and eternal. As he describes in Surah Ikhlas: “Allah the Independent, Care free.” [112:2]
this verse clarifies that Allah does not need supporters or worshippers to sustain his existence and power, but
worshippers need him to sustain their existence. This verse also answers the question about creation of God and
proves that no one created God. He does not have any starting and He is never going to die or vanish.
Allah does not have any family or other type of associates. This concept answers all false beliefs about God having
wife, son, daughters and other associates. As Allah mentions in Surah Jinn: “…He has not taken a wife or a son”
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[72:03]
And He is non comparable and unique because He does not have physical appearance. Therefore he is not visible or
perceivable to eyes. Allah says: “No vision can grasp him but his grasp is over all vision” [6:103] proves that Allah is
free from any physical structure or body. He is free from all human weaknesses such as urge to eat, drink, sleep,
breath and other physical needs.
Allah is the Creator of everything be it this universe or creations like Angels, Jinns and Humans. He alone originated
the universe as He says in Holy Quran: “Indeed, your Lord is Allah, who created the heavens and earth in six days…”
[7:54] He also talks about creation of humankind: “And certainly did We create man from an extract of clay.” [23:12]
Being the only creator and caretaker of the universe Allah has full command and authority over everything. All these
planets, different seasons, air, water, different types of food and execution of all other affairs are perfectly done only
by Allah. He is the lone and independent king of this world and hereafter. And all of it is just result of Allah’s single
order, as it is described in Holy Quran. Allah says: “Whenever We will anything to be, We but say unto it Our word
“BE” - and it is.” [16:40].
Allah further elaborates He is different from everyone as His knowledge is limitless and He knows what is visible to us
and what is beyond our reach. Allah mentions His two attributes ‘The all Knowing’ (Al-Aleem) and The Acquainted
(Al-Khabeer) to demonstrate His matchless, limitless and comprehensive knowledge of everything.
Allah also mentions His attributes of ‘The Giver of Life’ (Al-Muh’yi) and ‘The Giver of Death’ (Al-Mumeet) and
declares that no one else has power to create something and then taking back their lives and then resurrecting them
once again. All these unique and matchless powers belong to Allah only.
Throne of Allah is a symbol of His matchless power. Allah talks about it often in Quran: “It is Allah who created the
heavens and the earth and whatever is between them in six days; then He established Himself above the Throne”
[32:4]
Allah loves His creatures as described by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): “ALLAH is more merciful to His believing
servants than that mother could ever be to her child." [Bukhari] But He does not like shirk. As it is described in Holy
Quran: “Indeed, Allah does not forgive association with Him, but He forgives what is less than that for whom He
wills…” [4:48]
Shirk is a horrible sin that ignites Allah’s wrath and His anger is so horrible that heavens could burst asunder by the
might, Glory and fear of Allah.
Allah says: “If there were in them gods besides Allah, they would both have been in disorder. So glory be to Allah, the
Lord of the Throne, being above what they describe” [21:22] this verse proves that systematic execution of all affairs
and perfection of universe is the biggest evidence of Oneness of Allah. Allah introduces Himself to be approachable
through wonders and artistry of His creation and beauty of His master plan.
Q (a) How might these teachings affect a Muslims’ life today? [04] [November/2013]
Choose any 4
Teachings Effect on Muslims’ life
Allah is The Disposer of all events (Al-Wakeel) and he can Inspires Muslims not to lose hope and keep asking for
change any scenario. God’s help.
Allah’s matchless and unlimited knowledge. Warns Muslims to be cautious about their deeds as Allah
knows everything we are doing openly or hidden.
Allah is Giver of life and death. Inspires Muslims to be thankful to Allah for His great
blessing of life and not to be scared of anyone else except
Allah as no one can take back their lives.
Perfection of universe is the biggest evidence of Oneness Inspires Muslims to ponder over God’s artistry in creation
of Allah. and gives them a new dimension to find God.
Shirk is a horrific sin and Allah does not have family or Inspires Muslims to rectify their beliefs and avoid
associates. associating partners with Allah in any capacity.
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distributed remaining one part among all creatures. Allah describes it:
“Say, ‘O my servants who have transgressed against themselves [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of
Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful." [39:53]
He also declares that only Allah has the power to protect humans from all types of visible and invisible evil forces and
motivates His creation to seek His refuge in order to stay protected.
Allah expects humans to worship Him alone and not associate any family members or partners with Allah (SWT).
Shirk has been declared a horrible sin that ignites Allah’s wrath which is why it is expected from humans to believe in
Allah’s oneness in existence, worship and His attributes.
He further asks us to be thankful to Him for His uncountable blessings. As he mentioned:
“…"Be grateful to Allah." And whoever is grateful is grateful for [the benefit of] himself…” [31:12]
He also expects recognition and obedience and wants people to follow the set of principles given by Him. Allah
clarifies a simple logic that creation should lead a life based upon the instructions given by the creator. They should
consider Halal/Haram as per commandments of God.
Allah expects us to be mindful of the fact that this world is just a test phase which will determine our eternal life. So,
all deeds should be done keeping in mind that Allah is watching over us and a comprehensive record of our good and
bad deeds is being recorded that will be presented in front of us and we will be judged according to it.
“So whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it, And whoever does an atom's weight of evil will see it.”
[99:7-8]
Allah inspires people to ponder over the creation of God. He instructs us to find in our own selves, in the
environment around us, in circumstances of past, present and future. He says:
“…Indeed in that are signs for a people who give thought.” [13:03]
Lastly, He instructs us to seek His refuge of Allah in order to stay protected from visible and invisible evil powers.
Q (b) ‘The Qur’an teaches that humans should be responsible towards the environment.’ Give reasons to
agree or disagree with this statement. [04][J/2015]
Marking Scheme
Candidates can choose to agree or disagree but they have to give a reason for their choice.
If they agree they could, for example, say that God has given humankind everything it needs for its survival and
comfort, and they should not abuse this privilege by being ungrateful or wasteful.
If they disagree they could say, e.g., that everything has been provided by God and it is there to use for humans’
benefit therefore there is no sin in using it how they please, or that everything is known by God therefore humans do
not need to worry about how they act, as God can restore whatever is depleted.
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creation that do not last cannot be the things to be worshipped as God does not change. Through these events he
turned himself to believe in God and did not associate partners with Him. Through all these events and incidents,
Allah taught Ibrahim lesson of His Oneness and His control over everything in this universe and he testified it by
saying:
“Indeed, I have turned my face toward He who created the heavens and the earth, inclining toward truth, and I
am not of those who associate others with Allah." [06:79]
God taught Jesus (AS) about Himself by support given to him through miracles. When people assassinated his
mother’s (Marry) character, He spoke in her cradle and defended her, He was given the knowledge of Gospel, law
and wisdom to understand and spread it. He would cure lepers and blind, bring dead back to life and blow into clay
figures and they turn into real birds. Allah strengthened Prophet Jesus through all these miracles and helped him
throughout his mission. As Allah says:
“[Jesus] said, "Indeed, I am the servant of Allah. He has given me the Scripture and made me a prophet” [19:30]
Through all this Jesus (AS) learned about God and that He helps His messengers in mysterious ways.
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was given knowledge of God through events and circumstances he faced in his life.
Prophet (PBUH) faced hardships and tests as he was born orphan, he saw his loved ones die in early age, he faced
financial crisis and started working as shepherd while he was so young. He faced opposition and torture but he
succeeded in all tests because of Allah’s constant support and consolation. Allah helped him in every step of life, He
consoled him when Quraysh mocked him during interval of revelation and revealed Surah Duha and reassured His
support:
“Your Lord has neither forsaken you, nor is He displeased.” [93:03]
Similarly, when they teased him and called him ‘Abtar’ (Cutoff), Allah defended him and consoled him by saying:
“Surely your enemy is the one cutoff.” [108:03]
Allah gave him glad tidings of success in future and promised the gift of Abundance that is a complete package of
rewards including a river/stream in paradise.
Through all these events, Allah taught Prophet (PBUH) about His guidance as He guides His people especially
Messengers and does not let them go astray, God’s mercy and His generosity by blessing him with uncountable
rewards.
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