Cambridge IGCSE Islamiyat 0493 — 2021 Oct/Nov Paper 2 · Variant 1

1 Choose any two of the following Hadiths, and: (a) describe their teaching about what Muslims believe [4] (b) explain how Muslims can put these teachings into action. [4] (i) ‘I and the man who brings up an orphan will be in paradise like this.’ And he pointed with his two fingers, the index finger and the middle finger. (ii) God will not show mercy to him who does not show mercy to others. (iii) One who manages the affairs of the widow and the poor man is like the one who exerts himself in the way of Allah, or the one who stands for prayer in the night or fasts in the day. 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Mark scheme: Mark Mark Level Question Questions Description 1 2–5

2 (a) Referring to the set Hadiths write about the benefits to the community of following the Prophet’s guidance. [10] (b) Why is the example of the Prophet (pbuh) important for Muslims today? 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Mark scheme: 2 2 3–4 • An attempt to present a structured response to the question • Response lacks cohesion or is undeveloped • Demonstrates some knowledge of the subject covering some of the main points but without detail • Points made are sometimes relevant and accurate but limited 1 1 1–2 • Some attempt to answer the question • Lacks cohesion and structure • Demonstrates limited knowledge of the subject • Responses made are limited with little connection to the question

3 (a) ͑ Uthman was the third caliph of Islam. Write an account of his election and the administration of his caliphate. [10] (b) ‘ ͑ Uthman’s greatest achievement as caliph was the compilation of the Qur’an’. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons to support your answer. 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Mark scheme: 3 3 5–7 • A well-structured and clear response • Demonstrates sound accurate knowledge which is relevant to the question • Points are elaborated upon and generally accurate • May quote Qur’an verses and Hadiths to support points made or other relevant quotations

4 (a) Write an account of Muslim belief in divinely revealed books and their content and purpose. [10] (b) In your opinion, why is the Qur’an the most important source of Islamic law? Give reasons to support your answer. 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Mark scheme: 4 4 8–10 • A well-structured, clear and comprehensive response • Demonstrates extensive and accurate knowledge relevant to the question • Points are detailed, well-developed and relevant • Likely to quote Qur’an verses and Hadiths to support points made or other relevant quotations

5 (a) Describe how and when the two Eids are celebrated and give an account of the Eid prayer. [10] (b) What is the importance of celebrating religious festivals? Give reasons to support your answer. 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Mark scheme: 5(a) Describe how and when the two Eids are celebrated and give an account 10 of the Eid prayer. Use the AO1 Marking Grid Candidates may include some of the following information. All other relevant information must be credited. The two main festivals of Islam are Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha. The first is celebrated to mark the end of Ramadan and the latter to mark the completion of the annual pilgrimage and to remember Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God’s will. Muslims bathe and dress up in their best/new clothes at the start of the day. Before the celebrations Muslims begin the day by offering Eid prayers. Eid prayers are compulsory on all those on whom Friday congregational prayers are compulsory. They do not replace Fajr prayers and can only be prayed in congregation. There is no qada for this prayer and the time for it is from sunrise until noon. There is no azaan or iqamat for Eid prayers. Eid prayers are said in the mosque or in an open field (Musallah). A Khutba is read in Eid prayers. There are two rakaats to be read during which it is recommended to pronounce six extra takbirs in Hanafi jurisprudence. Three takbirs are pronounced after the opening takbir and before the Qur’anic recital in the first rakaat, while during the second rakaat the believer pronounces the other three takbirs after the Quranic recital. Worshippers raise their hands during each pronouncement of the extra takbir. It is highly recommended to proclaim the takbir on Eid from the time a believer sets off from home for the Eid prayers until reaching the destination where prayer is to be said. Sadaqa tul Fitr is given before Eid prayers to the needy. On Eid ul Adha an animal is sacrificed in remembrance of Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son for the sake of God. Candidates can also write about the festivities that take place on the day within families and friends and the wider community e.g. families celebrate by having Eid meals together, by giving Eidi and presents to the younger members of the families, visit friends and relatives, etc. 5(b) What is the importance of celebrating religious festivals? Give reasons 4 to support your answer. Use the AO2 Marking Grid Candidates may include some of the following information. All other relevant information must be credited. Various viewpoints could be given in response to this question. It could be said that Islam is not just a set of rituals and these festivals help to bring joy and happiness in the community and a sense of enjoyment after fasting for the set number of days and to mark the completion of the pilgrimage. It could be said that they help unite the community and allows families to get together. Charity, Sadaqa and the meat of the sacrificed animals is distributed in the community which helps the needy and promotes good will.