Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1C November 2020 question paper

Outline three characteristics of Allah.

Explain two reasons why Risalah (prophethood) is important to Muslims.

Explain two Islamic teachings about angels.

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 life after death affects the way Muslims live today.”

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 of the activities of Hajj.

Explain two teachings about Sawm.

Explain two reasons the festival of Id-ul-Adha is celebrated.

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

“Salah should always take place in a mosque.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Muslim teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three ways Muhammad is the ‘seal of the prophets’.

Explain two roles of the imam in Sunni Islam.

Explain two ways the Qur’an is used in daily life.

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) “All Muslims should accept the authority of the Hadith.”

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 practices of Sufism.

Explain two ways calligraphy is used in Islam.

Explain two obligatory actions of Shi’a Islam.

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

“Modest dress is the best way to express Muslim identity.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Muslim teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.