al-Qadr: Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions
Every Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies exam question on al-Qadr, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 20 questions on al-Qadr, as a list
- June 2025, Spec A Paper 1C, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three teachings about the nature of al-Qadr.
- June 2025, Spec A Paper 2C, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Belief in predestination is more important than human freedom.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you must:
- June 2025, Spec B Paper 1C, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three ways belief in predestination may affect the lives of Muslims today.
- June 2025, Spec B Paper 3C, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two ways belief in predestination may affect a Muslim’s life.
- June 2024, Spec A Paper 1C, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two implications of belief in al-Qadr.
- June 2024, Spec A Paper 2C, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why al-Qadr is important for Muslims.
- June 2024, Spec B Paper 1C, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two ways belief in predestination affects how Muslims live their lives. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- June 2024, Spec B Paper 3C, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two ways belief in al-Qadr affects how Muslims live their lives.
- June 2023, Spec A Paper 2C, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “All Muslims should believe in al-Qadr.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Muslim teachi
- June 2022, Spec A Paper 1C, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two ways al-Qadr relates to the Day of Judgement. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- June 2022, Spec B Paper 2C, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three ways belief in al-Qadr affects the lives of Muslims today.
- June 2022, Spec B Paper 3C, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “A person’s future is entirely predestined.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Muslim te
- November 2021, Spec B Paper 2C, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “The choices a Muslim makes in life have no effect on their destiny.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you s
- November 2020, Spec B Paper 1C, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why belief in al-Qadr is significant for Muslims.
- November 2020, Spec B Paper 2C, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two ways belief in al-Qadr affects the lives of Muslims. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- November 2020, Spec B Paper 3C, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three Muslim beliefs about al-Qadr.
- June 2019, Spec A Paper 1C, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Belief in al-Qadr means humans have no choice.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Musli
- June 2019, Spec B Paper 1C, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “If the future is already decided there is no point trying to be a good Muslim.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your res
- June 2018, Spec A Paper 1C, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why the belief in al-Qadr is important for Muslims.
- June 2018, Spec B Paper 2C, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two ways that belief in predestination affects the life of a Muslim.
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