Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1C June 2023 question paper

Outline three ways the Six Beliefs are expressed in Muslim communities today.

Explain two teachings about the oneness of Allah in the Qur’an.

Explain two lessons Muslims may learn from the life of Adam.

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) “Malaikah is the most important belief for Muslims today.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Muslim teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three reasons why reciting Shahadah is important.

Explain two ways the Ten Obligatory Acts are understood in Sunni Islam.

Explain two ways Jummah prayer is performed.

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

“Zakah is the most important Muslim practice.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Muslim teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three Hadith collections.

Explain two significant events of Muhammad’s life in Madinah.

Explain two reasons why Muhammad is a role model for Muslims today.

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) “Authority belongs to the family of Muhammad.”

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 ways Shi’a Muslims encourage good acts.

Explain two ways poetry expresses Sufi beliefs.

Explain two teachings of the Sufi teacher Ibn al-Arabi.

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

“All Muslims should regularly practise dhikr.”

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.