Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1C June 2018 question paper

Outline three ways Allah is described in the Qur’an.

Explain two reasons why the belief in al-Qadr is important for Muslims.

Explain two reasons why Islamic holy books are important for Muslims.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

In this question, 3 of the marks awarded will be for your spelling, punctuation and grammar and your use of specialist terminology.

* (d) “Beliefs are more important than actions.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Muslim teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three of the Obligatory Acts of Shi’a Islam.

Explain two reasons why Zakah is important for Muslims.

Explain two reasons why fasting is important to Muslims.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

“Salah is the most important of the Five Pillars.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Muslim teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three of the sources of Shari’ah law.

Explain two reasons why the Imam is important in Shi’a Islam.

Explain two reasons why the Prophet Muhammad is important to Muslims.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

In this question, 3 of the marks awarded will be for your spelling, punctuation and grammar and your use of specialist terminology.

* (d) “The Qur’an is the only true source of teaching and guidance.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Muslim teachings

• refer to different Muslim points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three features of a mosque.

Explain two reasons why the teacher is important in Sufi Islam.

Explain two reasons why the laws of halal and haram are important for Muslims.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

“All forms of decoration in the mosque help Muslims to worship Allah.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Muslim teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.