AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1 Option 5: Islam June 2023 question paper 8062/15

Islam: Beliefs

Which one of the following terms means that God is involved in the world?

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Give two Muslim beliefs about angels.

Explain two ways in which the revelation of the Qur’an influences Muslims today.

Explain two Muslim beliefs about the Day of Judgement.

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

‘Tawhid (the Oneness of God) is the most important Muslim belief.’

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 is the name for Friday prayers in Islam?

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Give two ways in which a Muslim prepares for Salah (prayer).

Explain two contrasting ways in which Muslims celebrate Id-ul-Adha.

Explain two reasons why Muslims give Zakah.

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

‘Following Muslim practices is difficult in the modern world.’

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.