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The Major Themes of the Qur’an is one of the most important sections of the IGCSE Islamiyat 0493 syllabus. In this topic, students study selected passages from the Qur’an and are required to understand their meaning, identify their theme, and explain their importance in the lives of Muslims today.
Cambridge does not test this topic as a single chapter. Instead, students are examined on individual passages, each of which falls under one of three main themes. To score well, students must be able to:
This section of our guide is organised exactly according to the syllabus and exam requirements.
The passages are grouped into three themes:
Each theme has specific passages that you must study in detail.
This theme focuses on the nature, power, knowledge, uniqueness, and authority of Allah. These passages explain who Allah is and why He alone deserves worship.
You are expected to understand Allah’s attributes such as:
Study the following passages:
👉 Each of these passages has its own full lecture page with explanation, exam guidance, last tested, and A* model answer.
This theme focuses on how Allah interacts with, cares for, guides, and provides for His creation. These passages show that Allah is not distant, but actively involved in human life.
You are expected to understand:
Study the following passages:
👉 Each of these passages has its own full lecture page with explanation, exam guidance, last tested, and A* model answer.
This theme focuses on Allah’s guidance to humanity through His Prophets. These passages explain the role of Prophets, the continuity of Prophethood, and the finality of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
You are expected to understand:
Study the following passages:
👉 Each of these passages has its own full lecture page with explanation, exam guidance, last tested, and A* model answer.
In Paper 1, questions on the Major Themes of the Qur’an usually require students to:
These are usually 10-mark or 15-mark questions, so clear structure and relevance are essential.
To do well in this topic:
Do not try to memorise without understanding. Examiners reward clear explanation and relevance, not copying.
Always structure your answer like this:
This structure is exactly what Cambridge examiners look for.
Choose a theme above and click on the passage you want to study. Each passage has:
Work through them one by one for complete coverage of the syllabus.