0490.1.14.11 — I2 Beliefs and scriptures.: past paper questions
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- 0490/12 · October/November 2024 · Q4b[7]
Explain the importance of Angels in Islam. [7]
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‘No one Article of Faith is more important than another.’ 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. [6]
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2023 · Q4c[7]
Explain the relationship between the Qur’an and the Sunnah (Ahadith).
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2022 · Q5a[7]
Describe some of the thoughts and actions considered haram in Islam.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2022 · Q5b[7]
Explain why Shariah law is an important part of life for a Muslim.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2022 · Q5c[6]
‘It is important for Muslims to choose carefully the types of job they do.’ 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
Where the term ‘hijrah’ was correctly identified, candidates were able to offer good responses, offering differing views on its significance to Muslim history. However, there were a significant number of responses which did not understand the term correctly, confusing it with the Hajj or not identifying what they thought it meant at all.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0490/12 Q4(c) (Cambridge)
Some responses looked at thoughts and actions that are halal and then eliminated those in order to describe what is haram. Generally, candidates found it easier to describe the actions rather than the thoughts which are haram. Weaker responses were only able to describe food items. Stronger responses were able to show how greedy or envious thoughts would be haram as well as deceitful actions, for...
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0490/23 Q5(a) (Cambridge)
Shariah is a code of conduct for Muslims. It is the ethical guide which forms an integral part of the life of a Muslim. Living life according to Shariah means living life according to the straight and established path. Doing this is important as it ensures that life runs smoothly and that right and wrong are clearly established. Shariah is set according to the example of the Prophet (pbuh) and so...
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0490/23 Q5(b) (Cambridge)
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