Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi’a Islam: Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies exam question on Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi’a Islam, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

All 16 questions on Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi’a Islam, as a list

June 2025, Spec B Paper 2C, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Zakah is the most important of the Ten Obligatory Acts.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you must: refer t
June 2025, Spec B Paper 3C, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two ways Muslims can fulfil the Ten Obligatory Acts. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2024, Spec B Paper 1C, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “The Ten Obligatory Acts are the best guide to living the Muslim life.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you
June 2023, Spec A Paper 1C, Q2(b) (4 marks): Explain two ways the Ten Obligatory Acts are understood in Sunni Islam.
June 2023, Spec A Paper 2C, Q2(c) (5 marks): Explain two ways the Ten Obligatory Acts have their basis in the Qur’an. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2023, Spec B Paper 2C, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two purposes of the Ten Obligatory Acts for Shi’a Muslims.
June 2023, Spec B Paper 3C, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two teachings from the Qur’an about the Ten Obligatory Acts.
June 2022, Spec A Paper 1C, Q2(d) (12 marks): “Muslims are brought together by the Ten Obligatory Acts.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to
June 2022, Spec B Paper 1C, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two ways in which the Ten Obligatory Acts and the Five Pillars are linked. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2022, Spec B Paper 3C, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three similarities between the Ten Obligatory Acts and the Five Pillars.
November 2020, Spec B Paper 2C, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three ways the Ten Obligatory Acts are important for Shi’a Muslims.
June 2019, Spec B Paper 1C, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why the Ten Obligatory Acts are important to Shi’a Muslims.
June 2018, Spec A Paper 1C, Q2(a) (3 marks): Outline three of the Obligatory Acts of Shi’a Islam.
June 2018, Spec A Paper 2C, Q2(a) (3 marks): Outline three of the Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi’a Islam.
June 2018, Spec B Paper 1C, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three purposes of the Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi’a Islam.
June 2018, Spec B Paper 2C, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why the Ten Obligatory Acts are important to Shi’a Muslims. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

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