Islamiyat 2058 · Chapter
The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
4 revision notes on The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) for Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058). 134 past-paper questions on this chapter to practise.
- Syllabus
- 4.3–4.5
- Weighting
- ~12–18 marks on P2
- Tier
- All students
Notes
Battle of Badr (2 AH)
Battles and military campaigns · 3 min read
Battle of Uhud (3 AH)
Battles and military campaigns · 4 min read
Battle of Khandaq / Ahzab (5 AH)
Battles and military campaigns · 3 min read
Conquest of Makkah (8 AH)
Battles and military campaigns · 4 min read
What you need to know
- State the date, location and key participants of each battle
- Describe the background causes and events of each battle
- Explain the outcome and immediate aftermath of each battle
- Assess the significance of each battle for the growth and survival of Islam
- Identify the lessons that Muslims can draw from each battle
Syllabus subtopics
- Early life — birth and background before prophethood
- The Makkah period — preaching, persecution and early prophethood
- The Madinah period — community building and governance
- Battles and military campaigns
- The Prophet's character, example and significance