The first Islamic community
The Prophet's wives, descendants and Companions, and the four Caliphs during his lifetime.
Paper 1 Question 4 · optional 14 lessons
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Lessons
- P1-COM-00 Who made up the first Islamic community? Muhajirun, Ansar and the Ahl al-Bayt
- P1-COM-01 The Prophet's wives (1): Khadija, Sawda, ‘A'isha, Hafsa
- P1-COM-02 The Prophet's wives (2): Zaynab bint Khuzayma, Umm Salama, Zaynab bint Jahsh, Juwayriya
- P1-COM-03 The Prophet's wives (3): Umm Habiba, Safiyya, Maymuna; and Maria the Copt
- P1-COM-04 The Mothers of the Believers: their collective role and significance
- P1-COM-05 The Prophet's children and the household
- P1-COM-06 Fatima, ‘Ali, Hasan and Husayn: the Prophet's descendants
- P1-COM-07 The line of Imams recognised among Shi‘a Muslims
- P1-COM-08 The Ten Blessed Companions (al-‘Ashara al-Mubashshara)
- P1-COM-09 The scribes of revelation and the recorders of the community
- P1-COM-10 The four Rightly Guided Caliphs during the Prophet's lifetime
- P1-COM-11 Other leading Companions: Bilal, Salman, Abu Dharr, Mus‘ab, Ja‘far, Zayd, Khalid
- P1-COM-12 Opponents of the early mission: Abu Lahab, Abu Jahl, Abu Sufyan, ‘Abdullah ibn Ubayy
- P1-COM-13 Module review and Paper 1 Q4 exam practice
Syllabus points covered
| Reference | Requirement |
|---|---|
| P1.T4.b3.4 | Leading Companions: the Emigrants and Helpers |
| P1.T4.b1 | The Prophet's wives |
| P1.T4.b2 | His descendants, including his children, grandchildren and the direct line recognised among Shi‘a Muslims as Imams |
| P1.T4.b3.1 | Leading Companions: the Ten Blessed Companions |
| P1.T4.b3.2 | Leading Companions: his Scribes |
| P1.T4.b3.5 | Leading Companions: the four Rightly Guided Caliphs during the Prophet's lifetime |
| P1.T4.b3.3 | Leading Companions: the major characters who surrounded him in his ministry |
| P1.T4.b4 | Explain the importance of their actions and experiences in the history and beliefs of Islam |