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Religious Studies 0490: Islam Topical Past Paper Questions

Cambridge IGCSE Religious Studies (0490) past-paper questions on Islam, free. This topic is frequently examined across 10 exam sessions. Sign in for the full topic-segregated question bank and AI worksheets.

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Winter (Oct/Nov) 2025Paper 2

(a) (i) State two sources of Shari'ah. [2] (ii) Outline the purpose of the ummah. [4] (b) Explain why showing concern for others is important to Muslims. [6] (c) Evaluate whether wealth belongs to human beings as well as to God. You must refer to Islam in your answer. Your respon…

Winter (Oct/Nov) 2024Paper 2

(a) Describe how the young are nurtured in Islam. (b) Explain why the elderly are cared for in Islam. (c) 'A happy marriage is based only on love.' Discuss this statement. Give your own opinion and show that you have thought about other points of view. You must refer to Islam in…

Winter (Oct/Nov) 2023Paper 2

(a) Describe the giving and the use of zakah. [7] (b) Explain why family life is important in Islam. [7] (c) '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 refe…

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