Hajj as one of the Five Pillars: Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies exam question on Hajj as one of the Five Pillars, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

All 17 questions on Hajj as one of the Five Pillars, as a list

June 2025, Spec B Paper 1C, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why all Muslims try to attend Hajj.
June 2025, Spec B Paper 2C, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why Muslims attend Hajj.
June 2025, Spec B Paper 3C, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two challenges a Muslim may face in attending Hajj.
June 2024, Spec A Paper 1C, Q2(c) (5 marks): Explain two features of Hajj. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2024, Spec B Paper 3C, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “The benefits of Hajj make the challenges worthwhile.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you must: refer to M
June 2023, Spec A Paper 2C, Q2(d) (12 marks): “The challenges of Hajj make it a difficult Pillar to perform.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refe
June 2023, Spec B Paper 2C, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two challenges Muslims may face when attending Hajj. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2023, Spec B Paper 3C, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why performing Hajj is important for most Muslims. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
November 2021, Spec B Paper 1C, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “It is essential for all Muslims to perform Hajj.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Mus
November 2021, Spec B Paper 2C, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three benefits of attending Hajj.
November 2020, Spec A Paper 1C, Q2(a) (3 marks): Outline three of the activities of Hajj.
November 2020, Spec B Paper 1C, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three reasons why Hajj is important to Muslims.
November 2020, Spec B Paper 2C, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two stages of the Hajj.
June 2019, Spec A Paper 1C, Q2(d) (12 marks): “Going on Hajj is the best way to show love for Allah.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Mus
June 2019, Spec A Paper 2C, Q2(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why Muslims go on Hajj. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2018, Spec B Paper 1C, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why Muslims perform Hajj. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2018, Spec B Paper 3C, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why Muslims perform Hajj.

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