Islam Key Beliefs: Faith (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Exam Questions

Explain two differences between the beliefs of Sunni and Shi’a Muslims.

Explain two similarities between the beliefs of Sunni and Shi’a Muslims.

Explain two of the six articles of faith in Sunni Islam. 

Explain two of the five roots of Usul ad-Din.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

Explain two ways in which belief in Tawhid influences Muslims today.

‘To believe in the six articles of faith is the best way to please God.’

 Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Muslim teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

[12 marks]

[SPaG 3 marks]

‘The similarities between Sunni and Shi’a Islam are more important than the differences.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Muslim teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

‘Tawhid is the most important belief in the six articles of faith in Sunni Islam.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Muslim teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.