Al-Qadr: Edexcel International GCSE Islamic Studies questions
Every Edexcel International GCSE Islamic Studies exam question on 2.4 Al-Qadr, 2019–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 6 questions on Al-Qadr, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q3(a) (2 marks): Identify two Muslim beliefs about al-Qadr (predestination). (2)
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q4(c) (6 marks): Explain the importance of belief in predestination for Muslims. (6)
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q3(d) (12 marks): Assess the view that only the choices a person makes affect their final judgement. You should refer to the significance of this passage from the Hadith provided
- June 2021, Paper 1, Q4(c) (6 marks): Explain the significance of suffering for Muslims. (6)
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q3(d) (12 marks): ‘Nothing happens unless Allah decrees it.’ Assess this statement. You should refer to the significance of this passage from the Qur’an provided, using your own
- June 2019, Paper 1, Q3(b) (3 marks): Describe what the Qur’an teaches about al-Qadr (predestination). (3)
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