0490.1.17.25 — I6.2 Shariʿah (‘straight path’) as a code of behaviour and ethics for Muslims; as a legal system.: past paper questions
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- 0490/02 · Specimen 2025 · Q4a(i)[2]
State two things that are haram in Islam.
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Describe how fiqh is used in Shari‘ah law.
See it on the paper → - 0490/22 · October/November 2025 · Q5c[8]
Evaluate whether it is easy for Muslims to live a halal lifestyle 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 → - 0490/22 · October/November 2025 · Q6a(i)[2]
Identify two things about ijmaʿ.
See it on the paper → - 0490/23 · October/November 2025 · Q6a(i)[2]
State two sources of Shariʿah.
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Evaluate whether wealth belongs to human beings as well as to God. You must refer to Islam in your answer. Your response should consider different points of view when you evaluate the question. Section C – Judaism If you have chosen this section, you must answer two questions.
See it on the paper → - 0490/22 · October/November 2024 · Q5a[7]
Describe Shariah (law) as a code of behaviour for Muslims.
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‘Shariah (law) is a complete code of behaviour in today’s world.’ 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 2020 · Q6a[7]
Describe how Shariah (law) is put into practice.
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What examiners said
In order to access the higher levels, candidates could adopt a more contemporary approach to their study of Shariah law. There was a general awareness of what it is. A few countries were referred to but candidates would do well to research how Shariah is actually put into practice in Muslim countries. Some did acknowledge that punishments were given out as a consequence of infringing Shariah but s...
— Examiner report, October/November 2020, 0490/23 Q6(a) (Cambridge)
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