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Islamic Studies Paper 2, Nov/Dec. 2010  
Questions: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Main
General Comments
Weakness/Remedies
Strength
Conclusion






Question 2

Describe the position of women in Arabia before the advent of Islam


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Observation

The question which was descriptive and historical in nature required the candidates to describe
the status of Arabian women before the advent of Islam. Many candidates who answered this
question did very well with the exception of a few who dwelled on Jdhiliyysh period in general
instead of talking on the position of women during the period. Plausible answers expected
of the candidates include description of women as liabilities, nonentities and objects of
entertainment. Thus, candidates' performance was only fair ..



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