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Religious Studies A · Edexcel 1RA0 · Paper 3C · June 2023

Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 3C June 2023 question paper

Edexcel 1RA0 · Paper 3C

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Question 1

(a)

Outline three ways visions may lead to belief in Allah.

(3)

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(b)

Explain two ways revelation shows the nature of Allah.

(4)

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(c)

Explain two Qur’anic responses to suffering.

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

(5)

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(d)

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

*(d) “The cosmological argument provides evidence for the existence of Allah.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Muslim teachings

• refer to non-religious points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

(15)

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Question 2

(a)

Outline three Muslim teachings about the roles of men and women in the family.

(3)

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(b)

Explain two ways the ummah supports families.

(4)

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(c)

Explain two Muslim responses to the different types of family within 21st-century society.

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

(5)

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(d)

“Marriage is still important.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Muslim teachings

• refer to non-religious points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

(12)

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