AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1 Option 5: Islam June 2024 question paper 8062/15

Islam: Beliefs

Which one of the following is not one of the six articles of faith in Sunni Islam?

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Give two Muslim beliefs about the Qur’an.

Explain two ways in which the belief in the Imamate influences Shi’a Muslims.

Explain two Muslim beliefs about the angel Jibril.

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

‘For Muslims, the best way of describing God is to say that he is merciful.’

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 a Muslim pilgrimage?

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Give two religious actions Muslims perform during Salah.

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

Explain two reasons why the festival of Ashura is important for Muslims.

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

‘For Muslims, Sawm (fasting) is the most important religious activity during the month of Ramadan.’

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.