(a) Explain SEVEN reasons why the Quran was revealed in portions. (7 Marks)
(b) Discuss the role of Angel Jibril in the revelation of the Quran. (8 Marks)
(c) State FIVE benefits for the introduction of diacritical marks in the Quran. (5 Marks)

(a) Explain the teachings of Surah Asr. (5 Marks)
(b) Discuss the vices condemned in Surah Hujra’t. (8 Marks)
(c) Identify the features of the ‘Madani Surahs’. (7 Marks)

(a) The Prophet (saw) is reported to have said: “…Do not envy one another…” Based on the
above Hadith, explain how Muslims can reduce the effects of envy in the society. (7 Marks)
(b) Discuss the rules Imam Bukhari formulated in the collection and recording of the Hadith.
(8 Marks)
(c) Give the themes mentioned in ‘al-Muwatta’ of Imam Malik. (5 Marks)

(a) Explain the ‘Ahka’m Shariah’ which a ‘Mukallaf’ is obliged to observe. (8 Marks)
(b) Discuss the rules of evidence that must be presented in the ruling of ‘Theft’. (7 Marks)
(c) Mention FIVE forms of punishment in ‘Ta’zeer’ in Islamic penal code. (5 Marks)

(a) Describe the contribution of Imam Ahmad ibn Hambal in Fiqh. (5 Marks)
(b) Explain the rights of the people in Islam. (8 Marks)
(c) Outline the importance of ‘Shaha’dah’ to the Muslims. (7 Marks)

(a) Discuss the THREE types of ‘SHIRK’ in Islam. (9 Marks)
(b) Explain the qualities of an Imam according to the Shiah doctrine. (6 Marks)
(c) State the stages people will undergo during ‘Qiyamah’ after the second trumpet.
(5 Marks)