plumiMuslim holy books (Kutub): Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions
Every Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies exam question on Muslim holy books (Kutub), 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 20 questions on Muslim holy books (Kutub), as a list
- June 2025, Spec A Paper 1C, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two purposes of Muslim holy books. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- June 2025, Spec B Paper 1C, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “All the holy books are equally important in Muslim life.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you must: refer
- June 2025, Spec B Paper 2C, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “The holy books are Allah’s most important gift to humanity.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you must: ref
- June 2024, Spec A Paper 1C, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Muslim holy books are relevant today.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you must: refer to Muslim teachings
- June 2024, Spec A Paper 2C, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Kutub, other than the Qur’an, have been failures.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you must: refer to Musl
- June 2023, Spec B Paper 1C, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “The Qur’an is the only guide a Muslim needs.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Muslim
- June 2023, Spec B Paper 2C, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three Muslim beliefs about the Torah.
- June 2023, Spec B Paper 3C, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three Muslim beliefs about the Injil.
- June 2022, Spec B Paper 3C, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two purposes of holy books for Muslims.
- November 2021, Spec B Paper 1C, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why Muslims believe the Qur’an is a holy book. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- November 2021, Spec B Paper 2C, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two purposes of the Qur’an. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- November 2020, Spec A Paper 2C, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two Islamic beliefs about the holy books.
- November 2020, Spec B Paper 2C, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why the Qur’an is important to Muslims.
- November 2020, Spec B Paper 3C, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two Muslim beliefs about the purpose of the holy books. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- June 2019, Spec A Paper 1C, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three holy books of Islam.
- June 2019, Spec B Paper 1C, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three beliefs about holy books in Islam.
- June 2018, Spec A Paper 1C, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why Islamic holy books are important for Muslims. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
- June 2018, Spec A Paper 2C, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “The Qur’an is the only holy book necessary to live a good Muslim life.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response yo
- June 2018, Spec B Paper 1C, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why all Islamic holy books are important for Muslims.
- June 2018, Spec B Paper 3C, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Muslims should obey all the Islamic holy books, not just the Qur’an.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you
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