Islam Key Practices: Duties & Festivals (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Exam Questions

Explain two contrasting ways in which Muslims celebrate Id-ul-Adha.

Explain two reasons why Muslims give Zakah. 

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

Explain two contrasting religious practices Muslims perform during Hajj.

Explain two contrasting ways Muslims celebrate the Night of Power.

Explain two Muslim understandings of Jihad.

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

Explain two reasons why the Night of Power 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 celebrate Ashura.

Explain two religious reasons why Muslims visit Makkah.

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

Explain two contrasting Muslim beliefs about giving alms.

Explain two ways in which Muslims celebrate the festival of Id-ul-Fitr.

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

‘Following Muslim practices is difficult in the modern world.’

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]

‘For Muslims, the most important festival is Id-ul-Fitr.’

 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]

‘For Muslims, the best way to serve Allah is by giving charity.’

 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]