AS Islamic Studies Cambridge - Section A booklet

AS Level Islamic Studies – Cambridge 9488 (Paper 1- Section A ONLY) Information text& Workbook

This comprehensive resource has been written specifically for the Cambridge International AS Level Islamic Studies (9488) specification, Paper 1: Islamic Beliefs and Practices. It functions as both a textbook and workbook, making it ideal for classroom teaching, independent study, or revision.

What’s included:

Clear breakdown of the exam structure with step-by-step examiner guidance for Questions 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, and 2B, including formulas and model structures to maximise marks

AS Level Islamic Studies
Topic notes covering:
• The life of Prophet Muhammad (early years, Hijrah, leadership, character)
• Set Qurʾān and ḥadīth texts with teaching summaries, interpretations, and application

• Engaging student tasks, worksheets, gap-fills, role plays, ranking exercises, mind maps, and exam practice questions to consolidate learning.

• Research links, independent learning activities, and end-of-topic tests to track progress.

• Application tasks linking historical content to modern Muslim life (e.g. compassion, leadership, zakāh, justice, predestination, character building).

Why this resource?

• Saves teachers hours of planning with ready-made content and activities.

• Dual use as a coursebook for guided lessons and as a workbook for student consolidation.

• Exam-focused approach ensures students develop the analytical, evaluative, and critical thinking skills required for AO1 and AO2.

• Fully aligned with the Cambridge 9488 specification, making it a perfect classroom companion.

Target audience:

Cambridge AS Level Islamic Studies teachers and students.

Independent learners preparing for exams.