Islam Key Practices: Worship (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Exam Questions

Explain two reasons why Salah is important for Muslims.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Muslims may perform Salah.

Explain two reasons why the Ten Obligatory Acts are important for Shi’a Muslims.

Explain two beliefs about wudu (ablution) in preparation for Salah.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

Explain two ways in which Muslims show the importance of the Shahadah in their lives.

‘Salah is more important than Hajj for Muslims today.’

 Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Muslim teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

[12 marks]

‘The Shahadah (declaration of faith) is the most important Pillar of Islam.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Muslim teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion. 

[12 marks]

[SPaG 3 marks]

‘The Friday prayer (Jummah) is more important than the daily prayers.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Muslim teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

[12 marks]

[SPaG 3 marks]