Paper 2: Religion, Peace and Conflict through Islam

1(a)3 marks

Outline three of the five roots of Usul ad-Din in Shi'a Islam.

1(b)4 marks

Explain two reasons why the Qur'an is important to Muslims.

1(c)5 marks

Explain two Muslim beliefs about angels. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

1(d)12 marks

'Belief in the Day of Judgement is the most important Muslim belief.' Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Muslim teachings; refer to different Muslim points of view; refer to non-religious points of view; reach a justified conclusion.

2(a)3 marks

Outline three aims of punishment.

2(b)4 marks

Explain two reasons why Muslims believe in justice.

2(c)5 marks

Explain two Muslim teachings about forgiveness. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

2(d)15 marks

'The death penalty is never justified.' Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Muslim teachings; refer to different Muslim points of view; refer to non-religious points of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks + 3 SPaG]

3(a)3 marks

Outline three features of salah.

3(b)4 marks

Explain two reasons why Muslims give zakah.

3(c)5 marks

Explain two reasons why Hajj is important to Muslims. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

3(d)12 marks

'Ashura is more important for Shi'a Muslims than for Sunni Muslims.' Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Muslim teachings; refer to different Muslim points of view; refer to non-religious points of view; reach a justified conclusion.

4(a)3 marks

Outline three conditions for lesser jihad.

4(b)4 marks

Explain two reasons why Muslims work for peace.

4(c)5 marks

Explain two Muslim teachings about weapons of mass destruction. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

4(d)15 marks

'Religion is a cause of war.' Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Muslim teachings; refer to different Muslim points of view; refer to non-religious points of view; reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks + 3 SPaG]

Finished?

Answer every question to finish (16 left), or finish when the time’s up.

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This paper is written by Plasmo in the style of the Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies exam. It is not a past paper and is not produced or endorsed by the exam board.