0490.1.14.07 — I1 Worship (continued) I1.4 Public/communal and private/individual worship in different Muslim communities.: past paper questions
Real questions on 0490.1.14.07 — i1 worship (continued) i1.4 public/communal and private/individual worship in different muslim communities.
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- 0490/12 · October/November 2025 · Q4a(ii)[4]
Outline what sawm requires of Muslims.
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Explain why the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was persecuted in Makkah.
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2025 · Q4c[8]
Discuss the significance of the restrictions on Muslim life given in the Qurʾan. You must refer to Islam in your answer. Your response should consider different points of view when you evaluate the question.
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2024 · Q3b[7]
Explain why du’a (private devotion) is important to Muslims. [7]
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2024 · Q3a(i)[3]
Briefly describe what happens during Jummah (Friday mid-day prayer).
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2024 · Q4b[7]
Explain why quiblah (direction) is significant in Muslim worship.
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‘Praying in private is as important as praying in public.’ 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. Section C – Judaism If you have chosen this section, answer all the questions.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2023 · Q3a(ii)[4]
Briefly describe how Jummah (Friday mid-day) prayers are different from other prayers.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2021 · Q3c[6]
‘All forms of worship are equally important.’ 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.
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What examiners said
This was generally a well-answered question. Most candidates focused on the importance of attending Jummah, the instructions of the Prophet (pbuh) on this, and the delivery of a sermon (Khutbah). Some responses identified differences in the practice of rak’ahs for Jummah prayer. Some candidates incorrectly suggested that wudu was only required at Jummah or that Jummah is the only time salah prayer...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0490/13 Q3(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
While most responses were able to offer arguments from various perspectives on the issue, the majority of them did not include any material or views specific to Islam.
— Examiner report, October/November 2021, 0490/13 Q3(c) (Cambridge)
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