AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1 Option 5: Islam June 2025 question paper 8062/15

Islam: Beliefs

Which one of the following is the meaning of the term ‘Imamate’?

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Give two Muslim beliefs about the prophet Adam.

Explain two ways in which the Prophet Muhammad influences Muslims today.

Explain two Muslim beliefs about predestination.

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

‘Believing in the Five Roots of Usul ad-Din is the best way to please God.’

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 celebrates the end of Ramadan?

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Give two actions that Muslims perform during the Night of Power.

Explain two contrasting reasons why Muslims give alms (charity).

Explain two reasons why Muslims perform ablution (wudu).

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

‘Following the Five Pillars is the most important duty for a Muslim.’

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.