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Religious Studies A · Edexcel 1RA0 · Paper 3C · June 2025

Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 3C June 2025 question paper

Edexcel 1RA0 · Paper 3C

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Question 1

(a)

Outline three reasons miracles are important in Islam.

(3)

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(b)

Explain two examples of visions found in the Qur’an.

(4)

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(c)

Explain two problems the existence of suffering may raise for Muslims about the nature of Allah.

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) “Revelation shows Allah as distant from humanity.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you must:

• refer to Muslim teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

(15)

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Question 2

(a)

Outline three Muslim teachings about sexual relationships.

(3)

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(b)

Explain two purposes of family life in Islam.

(4)

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(c)

Explain two Islamic beliefs about marriage.

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

(5)

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(d)

“In the family, men and women are equal.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you must:

• refer to Muslim teachings

• refer to different Muslim points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

(12)

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