plumiJihad: Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions
Every Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies exam question on Jihad, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 17 questions on Jihad, as a list
- June 2025, Spec A Paper 1C, Q2(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons greater Jihad is important in Islam. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- June 2025, Spec B Paper 3C, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three Muslim beliefs about greater Jihad.
- June 2024, Spec A Paper 1C, Q2(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why Jihad is important in the life of Muslims.
- June 2024, Spec A Paper 2C, Q2(b) (4 marks): Explain two ways greater Jihad differs from lesser Jihad.
- June 2024, Spec B Paper 1C, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three reasons why Jihad is important to Muslims.
- June 2024, Spec B Paper 2C, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three Muslim beliefs about Lesser Jihad.
- June 2023, Spec B Paper 1C, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Lesser Jihad is essential in the life of a Muslim.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to M
- June 2022, Spec A Paper 1C, Q2(b) (4 marks): Explain two different ways Jihad is understood in Islam.
- June 2022, Spec A Paper 2C, Q2(d) (12 marks): “Greater Jihad is more important than lesser Jihad today.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to
- November 2021, Spec B Paper 1C, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two ways greater and lesser Jihad are different to each other.
- November 2021, Spec B Paper 2C, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why lesser Jihad may take place. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- November 2020, Spec A Paper 2C, Q2(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons greater jihad is important.
- November 2020, Spec B Paper 1C, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why Jihad is important in a Muslim’s life. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- November 2020, Spec B Paper 3C, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why greater Jihad is important for Muslims. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- June 2019, Spec B Paper 1C, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why lesser Jihad may be declared. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- June 2019, Spec B Paper 2C, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Lesser Jihad is the most important form of Jihad.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Mu
- June 2018, Spec B Paper 3C, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) ‘‘It is possible to have a war that fulfils the requirements for lesser jihad.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your resp
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