Islam: Other Ways of Life (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A: Islam): Exam Questions

Exam code: 1RA0

57 mins3 questions
1a4 marks

Explain two ways Muslims may use calligraphy

1b5 marks

Explain two reasons why one Muslim charity may work to relieve poverty in the UK.

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

1c12 marks

“Shi’a obligatory actions unify Muslims.”

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.

2a3 marks

Outline three ways Shi’a Muslims encourage good acts.

2b4 marks

Explain two ways poetry expresses Sufi beliefs

2c5 marks

Explain two teachings of the Sufi teacher Ibn al-Arabi.

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

2d12 marks

“All Muslims should regularly practise dhikr.”

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.

3a3 marks

Outline three Sufi practices.

3b4 marks

Explain two teachings of the teacher al-Ghazali.

3c5 marks

Explain two different understandings of the use of music within Islam.

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