0490.1.15.01 — (a) Tawhid (oneness of God) (b) Risalah (prophets) (c) Akhirah (life after death) (d) Malaʾikah (angels) (e) Qadar (predestination) (f) Kutu: past paper questions
Real questions on 0490.1.15.01 — (a) tawhid (oneness of god) (b) risalah (prophets) (c) akhirah (life after death) (d) malaʾikah (angels) (e) qadar (predestination) (f) kutu
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- 0490/01 · Specimen 2025 · Q6a(ii)[4]
Outline what is meant by akhirah and malaʾikah.
See it on the paper → - 0490/01 · Specimen 2025 · Q6c[8]
Discuss the significance of belief in qadar for Muslim daily life. You must refer to Islam in your answer. Your response should consider different points of view when you evaluate the question. [Total: 20] Section C – Judaism If you have chosen this section, you must answer two questions.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2025 · Q5a(ii)[4]
Outline two of the Six Articles of Faith.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2025 · Q5a(ii)[4]
Outline two views Muslims might have about what the purpose of life is.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2025 · Q5c[8]
Evaluate the significance of belief in akhirah in the modern world. 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 → - 0490/13 · October/November 2024 · Q3b[7]
Explain the significance of the concept of Tawhid (unity of God) for Muslims.
See it on the paper → - 0490/12 · October/November 2023 · Q3b[4]
Briefly describe what is meant by the term ‘Articles of Faith’.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2022 · Q4a(i)[3]
Name three articles of faith for Muslims.
See it on the paper → - 0490/11 · October/November 2019 · Q4b[7]
Explain why belief in angels is important for Muslims.
See it on the paper → - 0490/13 · October/November 2019 · Q4b[7]
Explain why belief in angels is important for Muslims.
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What examiners said
Most responses demonstrated clear knowledge of what salah is and its importance within Islam. References to obedience to God and the desire to follow the example of the Prophet (pbuh) were common and most candidates were able to relate these to the idea of importance specified in the question.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0490/12 Q3(b) (Cambridge)
The most common reason for losing marks on this question was to confuse the Articles of Faith with the Five Pillars of Islam.
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0490/13 Q4(a)(i) (Cambridge)
There were many good answers, especially from those candidates able to develop points about the role of angels both historically and in relation to afterlife beliefs. Many made points about the role of Jibril on the Night of Power.
— Examiner report, October/November 2019, 0490/11 Q4(b) (Cambridge)
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