AQA GCSE Religious Studies B Paper 2 Section A: Islam November 2020 question paper 8063/2X

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 reasons why Muslims believe that the Torah is a holy book.

Explain two contrasting Muslim beliefs about predestination.

Explain two reasons why Muslims believe that Muhammad is the greatest of the prophets.

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

‘Humans cannot understand the nature of 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]

Islam: Practices

Which one of the following explains the duty of Khums?

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

Explain two ways in which the story of Ibrahim (Abraham) influences how Muslims in Great Britain today celebrate Id-ul-Adha.

Explain two Muslim beliefs about lesser jihad.

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

‘For Muslims, the mosque is the best place for prayer.’

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]