AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1 Option 5: Islam June 2022 question paper 8062/15

Islam: Beliefs

Which one of the following is not a holy book in Islam?

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Give two beliefs about the Imamate in Shi’a Islam.

Explain two ways in which the belief in God’s mercy influences Muslims today.

Explain two reasons why angels are important in Islam.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

‘In Islam, the Prophet Muhammad is the most important of all the prophets.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Muslim teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

[SPaG 3 marks]

Islam: Practices

Which one of the following words describes the struggle against evil in Islam?

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Give two reasons why Muslims give Zakah.

Explain two contrasting religious practices Muslims perform during Hajj.

Explain two reasons why Salah is important for Muslims.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

‘For Muslims, the most important festival is Id-ul-Fitr.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Muslim teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.