Issues raised by existence of suffering and Allah as compassionate: Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions
Every Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies exam question on Issues raised by existence of suffering and Allah as compassionate, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
All 10 questions on Issues raised by existence of suffering and Allah as compassionate, as a list
June 2025, Spec A Paper 3C, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two problems the existence of suffering may raise for Muslims about the nature of Allah. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authori
June 2025, Spec B Paper 3C, Q2(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why visions are important to Muslims.
June 2024, Spec A Paper 3C, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two ways the existence of suffering may raise issues for some Muslims.
June 2024, Spec B Paper 3C, Q2(b) (4 marks): Explain two ways that suffering makes some Muslims doubt the compassion of Allah.
June 2023, Spec B Paper 3C, Q2(a) (3 marks): Outline three issues raised by the problem of suffering for Muslims.
June 2022, Spec A Paper 3C, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “The existence of suffering leads to doubts about Allah’s existence.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you s
June 2022, Spec B Paper 3C, Q2(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why suffering may raise issues for Muslims about the nature of Allah. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
November 2020, Spec B Paper 3C, Q2(d) (12 marks): “Allah should not allow believers to suffer.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Muslim teachi
June 2019, Spec A Paper 3C, Q1(d) (15 marks): “Suffering shows the compassion of Allah.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Muslim teachings
June 2018, Spec A Paper 3C, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Suffering proves Allah cannot exist.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Muslim teaching