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AITCHISON COLLEGE (Senior School) CURRICULUM GUIDE
CURRICULUM GUIDE
ISLAMIYAT
AIMS
The aims of the syllabus are to enable candidates to acquire
knowledge of the major sources of Islam, its main beliefs
and its early history and develop an enquiring approach to
the study of Islam. The purpose of this course is to identify
and explore the religious, historical and moral questions
raised in the material they study.
NATURE OF COURSE
Cambridge IGCSE are established qualifications that keep
pace with educational developments and trends. The
Cambridge IGCSE curriculum places emphasis on broad
and balanced study across a wide range of subject areas.
The curriculum is structured so that students attain both
practical skills and theoretical knowledge.
Cambridge IGCSE Islamiyat is accepted by universities and
employers as proof of ability and understanding. The
Cambridge IGCSE Islamiyat syllabus encourages students to
develop lifelong skills and knowledge, including:
• An understanding of the importance of the major
beliefs of Islam and of the early history of the
Islamic community
• Evaluation skills to understand how these beliefs impact
on the daily lives and thoughts of Muslims around
the world
• Familiarity with the Qur’an and Hadith in Arabic.
NATURE OF SYLLABUS
Paper 1
1. Major themes of the Qur’an
2. The history and importance of the Qur’an
3. The life and importance of the Prophet Muhammad
(pbuh)
4. The first Islamic community
Paper 2
1. Major teachings in the Hadiths of the Prophet
2. The history and importance of the Hadiths
3. The period of rule of the Rightly Guided Caliphs and
their importance as leaders
4. The Articles of Faith and the Pillars of Islam
ASSESSMENT DETAILS IGCSE (0493)
All candidates take two written papers and answer in English. Both papers must be taken for the candidate to be
awarded a grade.
Paper 1
Duration: 1½ Hours
Total marks = 50
Paper 1 contains 5 questions of which candidates must answer Question 1, Question 2 and two others.
1. Major themes of the Qur’an: Three passages will be set from the list in Appendix 1 (of IGCSE Islamiyat Guide),
of which candidates may choose any two. [8 marks]
2. The history and importance of the Qur’an: This question is usually set in more than one part, and requires an
essay length answer. [14 marks]
3. The life and importance of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh): One or two questions are set, usually in more than
one part, requiring essay length answers. [14 marks]
4. The first Islamic community: One or two questions are set, usually in more than one part,requiring essay length
answers. [14 marks]
Paper 2
Duration: 1½ Hours
Total marks = 50
Paper 2 contains 5 questions of which candidates must answer Question 1, Question 2 and two others.
1. Major teachings of the Hadiths of the Prophet: Four passages are set from the list in Appendix 2
(of IGCSE Islamiyat Guide), of which candidates may choose any two. [8 marks]
2. The history and importance of the Hadiths: This question is usually set in more than one part, and requires
an essay length answer. [14 marks]
3. The period of rule of the Rightly Guided Caliphs and their importance as leaders; One or two questions are set,
usually in more than one part, requiring essay length answers. [14 marks]
4. The Articles of Faith and the Pillars of Islam: One or two questions are set, usually in more than one part, requiring
essay length answers. [14 marks]
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The college facilitates the students with the enrichment
opportunities in the form of Harkness, extra classes (weekly
help), tutorials, guest speakers for the better understanding
of the subject. Moreover national/ international events are
also organized for the students.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
• Islamiyat By Thomas, D and Draper, M
• O Level Islamiyat textbook
By Hammad Ibn Nishat