Islam: Religion & Family Life (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Religious Studies): Exam Questions

Exam code: 0490

41 mins4 questions
1a2 marks

(i) State two things that are haram in Islam.

[2]

1b6 marks

Explain the value of traditional family life in Islam.

[6]

1c8 marks

Discuss whether social change is a challenge for Muslim communities.
You must refer to Islam in your answer.
Your response should consider different points of view when you evaluate the question.

[8]

26 marks

‘Islam needs the family in order to survive.’
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.

36 marks

‘Religious rules cannot be changed just because society has changed.’
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.

4a7 marks

Describe traditional Muslim teachings on men and women.

4b6 marks

‘Not all successful marriages are based on love.’
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.