plumiShari’ah: Edexcel International GCSE Islamic Studies questions
Every Edexcel International GCSE Islamic Studies exam question on 2.7 Shari’ah, 2019–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 7 questions on Shari’ah, as a list
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q3(c) (6 marks): Explain the importance of qiyas to Shari’ah Law. (6)
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q4(a) (2 marks): Identify two acts considered mandub (recommended). (2)
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q3(c) (6 marks): Explain the importance of ijma to Shari’ah Law. (6)
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q4(a) (2 marks): Identify two categories of Ahkam pentad. (2)
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q4(c) (6 marks): Explain, with examples, the difference between ‘halal’ and ‘haram’. (6)
- June 2021, Paper 1, Q4(a) (2 marks): Identify two ways the Shari’ah was important for the early Muslim community. (2)
- June 2019, Paper 1, Q3(d) (12 marks): ‘Shari’ah Law is the only way to unite the Muslim Ummah.’ Assess this statement. You should refer to the significance of this passage from the Qur’an provided,
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