Religious Studies A-Level
Prophetic Exemplar (Uswa Hasana)
What Prophetic Exemplar (Uswa Hasana) means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Prophetic Exemplar (Uswa Hasana)
The role of Muhammad as the perfect model for human conduct. This theme explores how the Sunnah (actions and approvals) complements the Qur'anic text to form a comprehensive ethical framework.
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- Islam – Sources of wisdom and authority: The life and work of the Prophet Muhammad, the Hadith and Sunnah, and the Qur'an (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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