Paper 1

The Qur'an, the Prophet ﷺ and the first Islamic community

Study the prescribed Qur’an passages, revelation and compilation, the life and importance of the Prophet ﷺ, and the people who formed the first Islamic community.

77 lessons 4 modules 50 marks1:30 hours
CompulsoryQuestion 1

Set passages. Select and answer on two.

CompulsoryQuestion 2

History and importance of the main source.

Choose twoQuestions 3–5

Answer any two of the remaining three questions.

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Question 1 Compulsory

Major themes of the Qur'an

All 15 prescribed passages, the three syllabus groups, cross-passage synthesis, and the technique for Paper 1 Question 1.

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Question 2 Compulsory

The history and importance of the Qur'an

Revelation, preservation, compilation and standardisation; the Qur'an in law; and the major themes across the whole Qur'an.

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Question 3

The life and importance of the Prophet ﷺ

The Prophet's life from Arabia before Islam to his death, his character, and his significance as an example today.

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Question 4

The first Islamic community

The Prophet's wives, descendants and Companions, and the four Caliphs during his lifetime.

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Revise broadly. A topic may appear in more than one 14-mark question. Narrow revision can leave you without a genuine choice between Questions 3–5.