Muslim Practices: Worship & Celebrations (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A: Islam): Exam Questions

Outline three types of furniture or objects used in the mosque.

Explain two ways Muslims may use calligraphy

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.

“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.

Outline three ways Salah is performed.

Explain two ways greater Jihad differs from lesser Jihad.

Explain two reasons why reciting the Shahadah is important in Islam.

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

Outline three reasons why reciting Shahadah is important.

Explain two ways the Ten Obligatory Acts are understood in Sunni Islam.

Explain two ways Jummah prayer is performed.

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

“Zakah is the most important Muslim practice.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

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

Outline three benefits of receiving Khums.

Explain two reasons why reciting Shahadah is important.

Explain two ways the Ten Obligatory Acts have their basis in the Qur’an.

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

Outline three purposes of Khums.

Explain two different ways Jihad is understood in Islam.

Explain two reasons the Shahadah is significant for Muslims.

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

“Muslims are brought together by the Ten Obligatory Acts.”

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 ways Ashura is commemorated.

Explain two ways Salah is performed.

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

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

“Greater Jihad is more important than lesser Jihad today.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

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