The Qur'an — Themes and Teachings
Key Quranic verses by topic
How to use Quranic references in exams
- Reference — quote the verse (in English) and give the surah name + approximate verse number.
- Explanation — explain what it means in plain language.
- Relevance — link it directly to the question being asked.
Nature of Allah (Tawhid)
"Say: He is Allah, the One; Allah, the Eternal Refuge; He neither begets nor is born; Nor is there to Him any equivalent."
Lesson: The absolute oneness (Tawhid) of Allah — He has no partners, no parents, no children. Used in questions about the nature of Allah and the concept of Tawhid.
"Allah — there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep."
Lesson: Allah's eternal, self-sustaining nature. He is fully aware of all things. Used for questions on the attributes of Allah.
The Holy Quran
"Read in the name of your Lord who created."
Lesson: The first word revealed was 'Iqra' (Read/Recite). Emphasises the importance of knowledge in Islam. Used in questions about the first revelation and the importance of learning.
"Verily, it is We Who have sent down the Reminder, and We will surely preserve it."
Lesson: Allah guarantees the Quran's protection from corruption for all time. Used when discussing why the Quran remains unchanged unlike earlier scriptures.
"This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah."
Lesson: The Quran is described as the definitive guidance. Used in questions about the importance and purpose of the Quran.
The Prophet ﷺ
"And We have not sent you except as a mercy to the worlds."
Lesson: The Prophet ﷺ was sent as a blessing for all humanity, not just Arabs or Muslims. Used in questions about his role and character.
"Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah you have an excellent example for whoever has hope in Allah and the Last Day and remembers Allah often."
Lesson: The Prophet ﷺ is the perfect model of conduct (Uswa Hasana). Used in questions about why Muslims follow the Sunnah.
Salah (Prayer)
"And establish prayer and give zakat and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience]."
Lesson: Salah and Zakat are directly commanded by Allah. Used in questions about the importance of daily prayer.
"Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times."
Lesson: Salah must be performed at its appointed times — it is not optional to delay or reschedule it freely. Used to explain why Muslims pray five times at specific times.
Sawm (Fasting)
"O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous."
Lesson: Fasting is obligatory and its purpose is taqwa (God-consciousness/righteousness). Used in questions about the significance of Sawm.
Hajj (Pilgrimage)
"And pilgrimage to the House is a duty owed to Allah by people who are able to undertake it."
Lesson: Hajj is obligatory for Muslims who are physically and financially capable. Used in questions about the conditions and importance of Hajj.
Zakat
"And they who are observant of zakat."
Lesson: Paying zakat is listed as a quality of the true believers. Used when discussing the importance of zakat as a pillar of Islam.