Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1C June 2019 question paper

Outline three holy books of Islam.

Explain two beliefs about angels.

Explain two Islamic teachings about Akhirah.

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) “Belief in al-Qadr means humans have no choice.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Muslim teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three reasons for giving Zakah.

Explain two reasons why the month of Ramadan is important to Muslims.

Explain two reasons why Salah is important to Muslims.

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

“Going on Hajj is the best way to show love for Allah.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Muslim teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three important events in the life of Muhammad.

Explain two ways the Qur’an helps Muslims in daily life.

Explain two reasons for the importance of Muhammad as the final prophet.

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* (d) “Shari’ah law is out of date.”

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 things that happen at a Muslim birth ceremony.

Explain two reasons why the mosque is important.

Explain two reasons why obligatory actions are important in Shi’a Islam.

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

“It is not difficult to follow the laws of halal and haram today.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Muslim teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.