The Five Roots of ‘Usul ad-Din in Shi’a Islam: Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies exam question on The Five Roots of ‘Usul ad-Din in Shi’a Islam, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

All 17 questions on The Five Roots of ‘Usul ad-Din in Shi’a Islam, as a list

June 2025, Spec A Paper 1C, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Imamah is the most important Shi’a belief.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you must: refer to Muslim teac
June 2025, Spec B Paper 1C, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons Shi’a Muslims believe in the Five Roots of Usul ad-Din. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2025, Spec B Paper 2C, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why Shi’a Muslims believe in the Five Roots of Usul-ad-Din.
June 2024, Spec A Paper 1C, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two purposes of the Five Roots of Usul ad-Din in Shi’a Islam. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2023, Spec A Paper 1C, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two teachings about the oneness of Allah in the Qur’an.
June 2023, Spec A Paper 2C, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three purposes of the Five Roots in Shi’a Islam.
June 2023, Spec B Paper 3C, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why Shi’a Muslims believe in Divine Justice.
June 2022, Spec A Paper 1C, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three reasons the five roots of ‘Usul ad-Din are important for Shi’a communities today.
June 2022, Spec B Paper 1C, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two purposes of the five roots of Usul ad-Din for Shi’a Muslims.
June 2022, Spec B Paper 2C, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “If everyone believed in the Five Roots of Usul ad-Din the world would be a better place.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.
June 2022, Spec B Paper 3C, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three purposes of the Five Roots of Usul ad-Din for Shi’a Muslims.
November 2021, Spec B Paper 1C, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three purposes of the five roots of Usul ad-Din.
November 2020, Spec B Paper 3C, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Belief in the Day of Judgement is the most important of the Five Roots of Shi’a Islam.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In
June 2019, Spec A Paper 2C, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two ways Nubuwwah (Prophethood) is important to Shi’a Muslims.
June 2019, Spec B Paper 2C, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three teachings about Imamah in Shi’a Islam.
June 2018, Spec A Paper 2C, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why the five roots of ’Usul ad-Din are important to Shi’a Muslims.
June 2018, Spec B Paper 3C, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why Usul ad-Din are important to Shi’a Muslims. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

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