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3. The life and importance of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
Candidates should study:
¢ the main events of the Prophet's life from his birth to his call to prophethood
e the main events of his activities in Makka and his experiences with his opponents
e the main events of his activities in Madina, his leadership of the community there and his conflicts with the
Makkans and others
e his actions and character
e the importance of his actions as examples for Muslim individuals in their personal conduct and relations
with others including women and non-Muslims
e the importance of his actions as examples for Muslim communities in their relations with other states
e his significance as Seal of the Prophets and last Messenger of God.
Candidates should be able to give accounts of the main events of the Prophet's life, and his significance in
Muslim beliefs. They should also be able to explain the importance of his actions and experiences in the history
and beliefs of Islam, particularly in the way they provide examples for present day Muslim individuals and
communities.
In the examination, there will be either one or two questions on this topic.
4. The first Islamic community
Candidates should study:
e the Prophet's wives
e his descendants, including his children, grandchildren and the direct line recognised among Shi‘a Muslims
as Imams
e his leading Companions, including the Ten Blessed Companions, his Scribes, the major characters who
surrounded him in his ministry, the Emigrants and Helpers, and the four Rightly Guided Caliphs during his
lifetime. (Note that the period of the Rightly Guided Caliphs’ rules after the time of the Prophet (pbuh) is
included in the syllabus under Paper 2.)
Candidates should know the names of the main characters who lived with and near the Prophet (pbuh), and
the significant facts of their lives. They should also be able to explain the importance of their actions and
experiences in the history and beliefs of Islam.
In the examination, there will be either one or two questions on this topic.