Centre Candidate

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GCSE
Z22-C120U50-1
C120U50-1

WEDNESDAY, 8 JUNE 2022 – AFTERNOON

RELIGIOUS STUDIES Route A – Component 3

Option 3
Islam
1 hour

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Answer all questions.

1. Beliefs and Teachings

(a) What do Muslims mean by ‘prophethood’? [2]

This is the term used of the messengers of Allah, beginning with Adam and
ending with Prophet Muhammad

According to the Qur'an, 'To every people was sent an apostle'

(b) Describe the articles of faith in Sunni Islam. [5]

The first article is Allah. This is the beilef in the unity and oneness of God.
Muslims believe in only one God - Allah
The second article is Malalikah. This is the belief of angel, God created
angels to interact with human lives and to bring Allah's divine message
The third article is the Holy Books. This includes the revealing of God's word
in the book of the Qur'an. This is the main source of authority in Islam
telling Muslims how to live their lives. Other inspired scriptures like the
Tawrat from Moses, the Zabur from David and the Injil from Isa.

The fourth article is Risalah. This is the belief in God's sent prophets
from Adam ending with Prophet Muhammad, the greatest prophet.
The fifth article is known as Akhirah. This is the belief in afterlife. Muslims
believe in the Day of Judgement and Janna (heaven) and Jahannam (hell).

The sixth article is Al-Qadr. The belief that Allah is responsible for
everything and he knows all that will happen

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(c) Explain why Ibrahim is important in Islam. [8]
Ibrahim is very important in Islam. To Muslims he is known as the 'father
of the Arab people'. Muslims look up to Ibrahim as a role model as he was
faithful to Allah and obeyed Him. Ibrahim came from a polytheistic home
where many worshipped other gods, the sin of shirk. But he rejected this
and believed that there was only one God, Allah. He obeyed God willingly
as he was ready to sacrifice one of his sons Ishmail when Allah said he
should. His two sons Ishmail and Ishaq went to be get as Ishmail was the
prophet to the Arabs and Ishaq a prophet to the Jews. Ibrahim is known
to be a prophet and he had revealed God's words and had recorded them
to the scrolls of the Shaifah, which are now lost by his followers. Ibrahim is
very important also as he had rebuilt the Ka'ba at that time; proving his love

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(d) ‘Muslim belief in Al-Qadr (Predestination) means Muslims have no freedom.’

Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view.

(You must refer to religion and belief in your answer.) [15]

Many Muslims will agree with the statement as Al-Qadr means Allah
knows everything and has planned everything. So for some Muslims
it is seen as Al-Qadr limits human freedom and really free will is pointless

Qur’an 64:4 ‘He knows what is within the heavens and earth and knows what
you conceal and what you declare. And Allah is Knowing of that within the
breasts.

Qur’an 18: 24 ‘Except [when adding], "If Allah wills." And remember your Lord
when you forget [it] and say, "Perhaps my Lord will guide me to what is
nearer than this to right conduct.’

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2. Practices

(a) What do Muslims mean by ‘lesser jihad’? [2]

(b) Describe how Muslims might celebrate Id-ul-Fitr. [5]

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(c) Explain why Muslims fast during Ramadan. [8]

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(d) ‘Prayer is the most important Muslim practice.’

Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view.

(You must refer to religion and belief in your answer.) [15]

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