JAMB Islamic Religious Knowledge (IRK) 2016 Paper

Concept:Makkan and Madinan Suwar differ mainly because of the different stages of the Prophet's mission during which they were revealed.Explanation:Makkan Suwar were revealed before the Hijrah while the Prophet (SAW) was still living in Makkah.The Muslim community was small and faced much opposition, so these Suwar are mostly short, poetic and rhythmic in style.They focus on the fundamentals of faith, such as the Oneness of Allāh, the Day of Judgement, Paradise, Hell and the stories of earlier nations.Madinan Suwar were revealed after the Hijrah, when the Prophet (SAW) had settled in Madīnah.The Muslim community there was larger and more established, so these Suwar are generally longer and more detailed.They deal with laws and broad guidance on worship, family matters, commercial transactions and social behaviour.Thus, the major peculiarity is that Makkan Suwar are short and poetic, while the Madinan Suwar are longer and generic in nature.Answer:D. Makkan Suwar are short and poetic while the Madinan Suwar are longer and generic.