AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1 Option 5: Islam November 2020 question paper 8062/15

Islam: Beliefs

Which one of the following is one of the five roots of Usul ad-Din?

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Give two reasons why the prophet Ibrahim is important in Islam.

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

Explain two Muslim beliefs about the nature of God.

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

‘For Muslims, this life is more important than life after death.’

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 not performed during the Hajj?

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Give two of the Ten Obligatory Acts in Shi’a Islam.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Muslims may perform Salah.

Explain two reasons why the Night of Power is important for Muslims.

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

‘For Muslims, the best way to serve Allah is by giving charity.’

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.