plumiSawm: Edexcel International GCSE Islamic Studies questions
Every Edexcel International GCSE Islamic Studies exam question on 3.3 Sawm, 2019–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 5 questions on Sawm, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q5(c) (6 marks): Explain the importance of Laylat al-Qadr for Muslims today. (6)
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q6(d) (12 marks): ‘All Muslims should observe the fast during Ramadan.’ Assess this statement. You should refer to the significance of this passage from the Qur’an provided, usin
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q6(a) (1 mark): Identify one reason that would exempt a Muslim from fasting. (1)
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q5(a) (1 mark): Give one action performed by Muslims when fasting during Ramadan. (1)
- June 2019, Paper 1, Q6(d) (12 marks): ‘To live a good life every Muslim should fast.’ Assess this statement. You should refer to the significance of this passage from the Qur’an provided, using your
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