Most-tested topics in O-Level Islamic Studies

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The topics that carry the most marks, highest first. Each opens the free past-paper questions.

1. 1
   5.2 Articles of Faith and the Five Pillars of Islam13% of marks

   The Qur'an, Hadith and Muslim beliefs and practicesEvery year
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2. 2
   4.2 Character, sunnah, administration and achievements of the Caliphs10% of marks

   The Four Pious CaliphsEvery year
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3. 3
   2.1 Makkan period10% of marks

   Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)Every year
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4. 4
   5.1 The Qur'an and the Hadith as sources of authority10% of marks

   The Qur'an, Hadith and Muslim beliefs and practicesEvery year
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5. 5
   4.1 Election and rule of the four Caliphs (Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali)8% of marks

   The Four Pious CaliphsEvery year
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6. 6
   4.3 Significance of the four Caliphs as examples for Muslims today8% of marks

   The Four Pious CaliphsEvery year
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7. 7
   1.1 Arabia in the pre-Islamic period7% of marks

   Religions, traditions and practices before the prophethood of Muhammad (pbuh)Every year
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8. 8
   3.2 Hadith (prescribed passages and their context)7% of marks

   Texts from the Holy Qur'an and HadithEvery year
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