Islam & Worship (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Religious Studies): Exam Questions

Exam code: 0490

55 mins4 questions
1a6 marks

(i) Name two of the prayer times for salah.

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(ii) Describe the adhan.

[4]

1b1 mark

Explain the significance of the sequence of movements in salah prayer.

1c8 marks

Evaluate different views on whether artefacts are important in Muslim worship. You must refer to Islam in your answer.
Your response should consider different points of view when you evaluate the question.

2a7 marks

‘And when My servants ask you, concerning Me – indeed I am near.’

Surah 2:186

(i) Name three things necessary for a Muslim to perform salah.

[3]

(ii) Briefly describe the purpose of two of these things

[4]

2b7 marks

Explain the significance of du’a (private devotion) for Muslims.

2c6 marks

‘It is important for all Muslims to attend Friday prayer at the mosque.’
Discuss this statement. Give your own opinion and show that you have thought about other points of view. You must refer to Islam in your answer.

3a7 marks

Explain the importance of performing salah daily for Muslims.

3b6 marks

‘There is no real difference between salah and du’a (private devotion).’
Discuss this statement. Give your own opinion and show that you have thought about other points of view. You must refer to Islam in your answer.

47 marks

‘There has certainly been for you in the Messenger of Allah an excellent pattern for anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Last Day and who remembers Allah often.’

Surah 33:21

(i) Name three parts of the body which must be washed during wudu (ablution).

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(ii) Briefly describe the use of the prayer mat and compass.

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