AQA GCSE Religious Studies B Paper 2 Section A: Islam June 2023 question paper 8063/2X

Islam: Beliefs

Which one of the following words refers to the all-powerful nature of God?

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Give two ways in which Ibrahim (Abraham) is important for Muslims.

Explain two contrasting beliefs about Jesus (Isa) held by Islam and the main religious tradition of Great Britain.

You should name the main religious tradition of Great Britain in your answer.

Explain two Muslim beliefs about life after death.

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

‘For Muslims, the most important thing in Muhammad’s life was his teaching about the oneness of God (Tawhid).’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• refer to Muslim teaching

• reach a justified conclusion.

[SPaG 3 marks]

Islam: Practices

Which one of the following is not one of the Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi’a Islam?

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Name two Muslim festivals.

Explain two ways in which going on hajj might influence the lives of Muslims.

Explain two Muslim beliefs about greater jihad.

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

‘The rak’ahs (ritual prayer movements) help Muslims to focus on God.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• refer to Muslim teaching

• reach a justified conclusion.

[SPaG 3 marks]