0490.1.17.17 — I5.3 Funeral rites: the key features and importance of funeral rites in Islam.: past paper questions
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- 0490/02 · Specimen 2025 · Q6c[8]
Discuss whether it is important for a Muslim to be able to choose how they mourn the dead. 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 → - 0490/22 · October/November 2025 · Q5a(i)[2]
Identify two things done to prepare the body of a Muslim for burial.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2023 · Q5a[7]
Describe rituals that happen after the death of a Muslim.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2023 · Q5c[6]
‘It is important to follow set rituals when a person dies.’ 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.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2023 · Q6b[7]
Explain why family life is important in Islam.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2023 · Q6c[6]
‘Intention is more important than actions in Islam.’ 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 of the parts in two of the questions.
See it on the paper → - 0490/22 · October/November 2022 · Q5b[7]
Explain why Muslims believe that life is a test from God.
See it on the paper → - 0490/22 · October/November 2022 · Q5c[6]
‘It might be harder to pass God’s test if a person is born wealthy.’ 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.
See it on the paper → - 0490/11 · October/November 2019 · Q4a(i)[3]
Give three actions which are done to the body of a Muslim after death.
See it on the paper → - 0490/11 · October/November 2019 · Q4a(ii)[4]
Briefly describe what Muslims believe happens to their soul after they die.
See it on the paper → - 0490/11 · October/November 2019 · Q4c[6]
‘It is harder to pass the test of life if you are wealthy and therefore do not face much hardship.’ 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
Some responses looked at a wide variety of rituals that happen after the death of a Muslim. Most candidates knew that Muslims are generally buried within 24 hours after death. Some were aware of the ritual that involves the washing of the body and that the body is buried facing Makkah. The best responses included that other than for a martyr the body is washed three times and perfumed with scents....
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0490/23 Q5(a) (Cambridge)
The majority of responses gave more than one perspective on this. Many argued that set rituals can actually help mourners as well as being a source of comfort to the person who is dying. Often the reason given is that it follows tradition and gives people the assurance that they will know what is going to happen after death. Stronger responses linked this to specifically Muslim rituals, such as th...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0490/23 Q5(c) (Cambridge)
Weaker responses answered this question in a purely generic fashion. Whilst generic points regarding the importance of family life do exist across religions, specifically Muslim reasons were needed here as well. Stronger responses could explain that it is family life which can protect the family members and can also give a sound moral base to the younger generation. Candidates could include the ma...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0490/23 Q6(b) (Cambridge)
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