Lahore Grammar School

Gujranwala

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Class Activity Class: VIII
Subject: Islamiat
Q1-Explain the relationship between these Articles of Belief. (i)angels (ii) books (4)
Q2 (a) Write an account of the major difficulties encountered by (10)
i) the Prophet
ii) his followers during the years when they lived in Makka.
(b) Explain how their reaction to these difficulties can set an example for Muslims today.(4)
Q3-Describe the work carried out by the Scribes of the Prophet in writing down the
revelations. (10)
(b) Why was the task they performed significant? (4)
Q4-(a) Describe the main events of the Prophet’s migration from Makka to Madina. [10]
(b) Explain why he thought it important to make this journey.(4)
Q5-Explain why the death of Abu Talib was a significant event for the Prophet.(4)
Q6-Explain why the first community of Muslims thought it was necessary to compile the
Qur’an.
Q7-Why was his(Holy Prophet(P.B.U.H) relationship with his wife Khadija important for him?
Q8-Explain the significance of one of these experiences for the development of Islam.
Q9-What is the significance of the Prophet establishing mosques as a first task after the hijra?
[4]
Q10-Taking two aspects of their relationship, explain how the marriage of the Prophet and
Khadija sets a good example for Muslim marriages today?
Q11-How does the Qur’an in written form help Muslims around the world?
Q12-The Prophet (pbuh) faced challenges in his early years but maintained his good
character. How can Muslims learn from this today?
Q13-Give an account of the events surrounding the Pledges of ‘Aqaba and the main details in
them.(10)
(b)How were these pledges important for the future community of Muslims? [4]
 Good answers could give some insight as to what important lessons they provide for Muslims.
Candidates could mention that the pledges set the foundation for a Muslim community to live
in harmony and with religious freedom. They brought a change to the conditions of the
Muslims and allowed Islam to be established. Ideas in the pledges still hold true for today, like
the pledge to not kill their children.
Q14-What lessons do muslims learn from maintaining a good character even in difficult times.
(4)
Despite living in an age of immorality, the Prophet (pbuh) did not lose his morals or his good
character. Muslims can learn from this to maintain their good character even in difficult times.
For example, Muslims today can be under pressure to be dishonest in business, but they should
not succumb to greed. Or, they may find people around them not committed to their prayers
and encouraging them to miss their prayers too, but they can follow the example of the
Prophet (P.B.U.H) and look up to his steadfastness in all challenging circumstances. Candidates
can give other lessons and all relevant responses must be credited.
Q15-Why was it significant that one of the Prophet’s first task was to construct mosques at
Quba and Madina?
Despite travelling from Makka to Madina, the Prophet (pbuh) took the time to establish a
mosque at Quba, and then in Madina. This was to show the Muslims that communal
worship of God was to be the focal point of primary importance, and they should learn
about their faith. Praying together as a community was important and beneficial, so much
so that building a mosque was done before building houses. At Quba and Madina,they were
free to establish prayers so it was done as a symbol of freedom – they were now free to
worship together and in the open, unlike in Makka. Candidates can offer other answers and
all relevant answers must be credited
Q16-How does this migration compare to recent migrations of Muslims to other
countries? Candidates can present their own answers, but should give details about their
reasoning. They could say that it can be easily compared to the migration of Muslims from
Palestine/Myanmar/Syria, where people are being tortured and oppressed and are trying to
find hope in new places. Or they could say that the migrations now are similar but not quite
the same because Muslims are fleeing other Muslims, or they are going to countries that do
not always welcome them and try to send them back. Or they could say that the migrations
are not the same because often Muslims migrate now for economic reasons, and so they
are not facing the same hardships as those early Muslims.
Q17-Whichever perspective candidates choose to write about, they need to explain their
reasons to be able to get the higher marks.
Q18-Does belief in angels make a Muslim’s faith stronger? Give reasons for your answer.
Candidates in response to this question could say that belief in angels does make a Muslim’s
faith stronger. By believing in them, even though they cannot be seen, a Muslim is
confirming his/her firm belief in all that the Qur’an says about them and what the Prophet
(pbuh) has said about them. Some could say that the revealed faiths prior to Islam also
believe in angels and this belief confirms the Muslim belief that Islam is a continuation and
culmination of the previous faiths revealed by God hence making their faith even stronger.
Yet some others could write that by believing in angels e.g. Jibra’il being the angel who
brought revelations to the Prophet (pbuh) Muslims are convinced of the Qur’an being sent
by God which in turn makes their faith stronger. All valid points of views should be credited.
Q19-Explain the significance of the Qur’an being revealed over a period of time. [4)
Good answers here will give a thoughtful insight as to the reasons for the Qur’an being
revealed over 23 years, rather than at the same time. Answers could include that they
strengthened the heart of the Prophet by addressing him continuously and whenever the
need for guidance arose; that it eased the burden of revelation upon him due to it’s
intensity; that it allowed the new Muslims to gradually implement God’s orders; and it
made it easier for them to understand, apply and memorise the revelation. Candidates
could offer other valid answers which should be credited accordingly.
Q20-Write about the Prophet’s relationship with the following figures: Aminah, Halimah
Sa’adiah and Abu Talib. [10
(b) What can these relationships teach Muslims today about family ties? [4]
Candidates should reflect upon the relationship the Prophet had with these figures and
write about how they teach Muslims about their relationship with their family. Good
answers could mention that despite not having spent a lot of time with his mother he still
had an emotional attachment to her in particular when he visited her grave. So Muslims
should not forget their parents after they are gone and pray for them. They could also
mention that although Halimah was not his biological mother, he gave her the same respect
as his own mother due to the time he spent with her and her family (he stretched out his
mantle for her when she visited him after prophethood). This shows the respect that should
be given to those who look after you in childhood. Candidates could also talk about the
bond between the Prophet and Abu Talib, and how he loved and respected Abu Talib when
he wasn’t Muslim. This is an important example for people who have family members who
are not Muslim.
Q21-What can be learnt from Bilal’s role in the Islamic community? [4]
Candidates should give thoughtful answers about how events from Bilal’s life can provide
Muslims with valuable lessons. They could write about how his ethnic background was not a
hindrance in his status as a companion of the Prophet, and so racial equality should be
practised amongst Muslims of all communities. His background of being a slave did not
prevent the deep friendship between him and the Prophet, and so all men should be
 treated equally despite their class. They could also mention that due to the beauty of his
voice the Prophet favoured him as muezzin, and that it is the purity of ones heart that God
looks at……Muslims around the world memorise/recite the Qur’an in Arabic even though
they might not understand the meaning. What do you think are the benefits of this? Some
benefits could be that, it is said when you listen to the Qur’an you receive the mercy of God
(7.204). The Qur’an will become an intercessor for that person on the Day of Judgment.
Each letter that is pronounced brings reward to that person. A person who recites the
Qur’an and is well versed in it, will be in the company of the angels who are scribes, and if
they are struggling with their recitation they will have double the reward. Some may say
there are few benefits when you read something you don’t understand, but answers must
offer an explanation.
Q22-How did the events in the cave of Thawr help strengthen the Prophet’s relationship with
God?
The events gave the Prophet reassurance that God was looking after him, as the web that
was spun on the cave saved his life, so Islam was spread. It also confirmed the loyalty of Abu
Bakr to the Prophet, as Abu Bakr was afraid but did not give himself or the Prophet away to
the Quraysh. This reassured the Prophet that God gave him the best companions for his
mission. It also reassured the Prophet that God will always be with him in difficulty, and that
he has a plan for his benefit, such as covering the opening with a spider’s web.
Q23-Both wives were narrators of Hadith. What can Muslims learn from this about
women and education?
Muslims can learn that being wives of the Prophet, and being pious and close to God
themselves, they still valued being educated, knowing the way the Prophet did things, trying
to understand the teachings of Islam, and then teaching others the rules about Islamic rites
and obligations, etc. This should also mean that women now should value education too,
and whilst they can still be good wives and Muslims, learning and passing on that
knowledge is a valuable thing to do, and should not be neglected.
Q24-What is the significance of the Black Stone (Hajr al Aswad) to Muslims?
Candidates could say that some believe it’s a meteor that fell from the sky, whilst others
believe that an angel brought the stone to Hazrat Ibrahim when he was building the Ka’ba.
Throughout history because of natural disasters the Ka’ba has been destroyed and rebuilt
many times but the Hajr al Aswad has always remained as a reminder of the origin of the
Ka’ba. Candidates could say that it is significant also because it is the only part remaining
from the original structure that was built by Ibrahim. It could also be said that one is
identifying with Ibrahim, when one touches it or raises one’s hand towards it, who is the
spiritual father of monotheism and that by touching it and kissing it a Muslim is following
the Sunna of the Prophet.