Muslim Beliefs & Teachings: Predestination & Life After Death (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A: Islam): Exam Questions

Outline three purposes of the Six Beliefs for Muslims.

Explain two reasons why al-Qadr is important for Muslims.

Explain two ways hell is shown in the Qur’an.

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

“Kutub, other than the Qur’an, have been failures.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you must:

• refer to Muslim teachings
• reach a justified conclusion.

“All Muslims should believe in al-Qadr.”

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 reasons the five roots of ‘Usul ad-Din are important for Shi’a communities today.

Explain two purposes of the Six Beliefs of Islam.

Explain two ways al-Qadr relates to the Day of Judgement.

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

“Muslims should live life free from the worry of life after death.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:
• refer to Muslim teachings
• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three lessons Muslims learn from the lives of the prophets.

Explain two ways belief in the Six Beliefs is expressed by Muslims today.

Explain two ways paradise is shown in the Qur’an.

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

“Belief in angels is the most important Muslim teaching.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:
• refer to Muslim teachings
• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three Muslim teachings about gender prejudice and discrimination.

Explain two Muslim teachings about marriage.

Explain two different Muslim teachings about divorce.

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

“Contraception should not be used.”

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.