Islam Key Practices: Duties & Festivals (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Exam Questions

Exam code: 8062

1 hour18 questions
1
1 mark

Which one of the following words describes the struggle against evil in Islam?

  • Ashura

  • Jihad

  • Rak’ah

  • Wudu

2
2 marks

Give two reasons why Muslims give Zakah.

3
1 mark

Which one of the following is not performed during the Hajj?

  • Circling the Ka’aba

  • Celebrating Ashura

  •  Standing at Arafat

  • Stoning the Devil

4
2 marks

Give two Muslim practices that happen during Ramadan.

5
2 marks

Give two actions that Muslims perform during Hajj.

1
4 marks

Explain two contrasting ways in which Muslims celebrate Id-ul-Adha.

2
5 marks

Explain two reasons why Muslims give Zakah. 

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

3
4 marks

Explain two contrasting religious practices Muslims perform during Hajj.

4
4 marks

Explain two contrasting ways Muslims celebrate the Night of Power.

5
5 marks

Explain two Muslim understandings of Jihad.

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

6
5 marks

Explain two reasons why the Night of Power is important for Muslims.

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

7
4 marks

Explain two contrasting ways in which Muslims celebrate Ashura.

8
5 marks

Explain two religious reasons why Muslims visit Makkah.

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

9
4 marks

Explain two contrasting Muslim beliefs about giving alms.

10
5 marks

Explain two ways in which Muslims celebrate the festival of Id-ul-Fitr.

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

1
12 marks

‘Following Muslim practices is difficult in the modern world.’

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]

2
12 marks

‘For Muslims, the most important festival is Id-ul-Fitr.’

 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]

3
12 marks

‘For Muslims, the best way to serve Allah is by giving charity.’

 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]