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Sample Questions – Fāṭimah (RA)
10-mark: Write about the life of Fāṭimah and her closeness to the Prophet .ﷺ
4 -mark: What lessons can Muslims learn from Fāṭimah’s devotion and simplicity?
5.
Ḥasan ibn ʿAlī (RA)
Background and Early Life
Ḥasan (RA), grandson of the Prophet ﷺ, was born in 625 CE. The Prophet ﷺ loved him
dearly, carrying him on his shoulders and kissing him, saying: “O Allah, I love him, so love him
and love those who love him.” (Bukhārī).
Role in Early Islam
Ḥasan was known for generosity and peace-making. After his father ʿAlī’s assassination, he
briefly became Caliph but abdicated in favour of Muʿāwiyah to prevent bloodshed. This became
known as the “Year of Unity.”
Death and Legacy
Ḥasan passed away in 670 CE. He is remembered as a leader who chose peace over power and
valued unity above politics.
Lessons for Muslims Today
Ḥasan teaches the importance of compromise, humility, and prioritising the unity of Muslims
over personal gain.
Sample Questions – Ḥasan (RA)
10-mark: Describe the life of Ḥasan and his role as Caliph.
4-mark: What lesson can Muslims learn from Ḥasan’s abdication?
6.
Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī (RA)
Background and Early Life
was born in 626 CE. The Prophetﷺ,
ﷺ
Ḥusayn (RA), the younger grandson of the Prophet
would embrace him and Ḥasan, saying: “Ḥasan and
Paradise.” (Tirmidhī).
Ḥusayn are the leaders of the youth of
Role in Early Islam