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Festivals and Muslim identity: Eduqas A‑Level Religious Studies questions

Every Eduqas A-Level Religious Studies exam question on 4B Festivals and Muslim identity, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q5(a)

    June 2023 · AS Component 1B

    25 marks4B Festivals and Muslim identity
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    June 2023 AS Component 1B, question 5(a): Examine the observance of Ashura by Shi’a Muslims.

  2. Q5(b)

    June 2023 · AS Component 1B

    25 marks4B Festivals and Muslim identity
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    June 2023 AS Component 1B, question 5(b): ‘It is excessive to use self-harm in religious devotions.’ Evaluate this view with reference to Ashura.

  3. Q4(a)

    June 2018 · Component 1B

    20 marks4B Festivals and Muslim identity
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    June 2018 Component 1B, question 4(a): Examine how the festival of Ashura shapes Muslim religious identity.

  4. Q4(b)

    June 2018 · Component 1B

    30 marks4B Festivals and Muslim identity
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2018 Component 1B, question 4(b): ‘The focus on suffering during Ashura misrepresents Shi’a identity.’ Evaluate this view.

  5. Q5(a)

    June 2017 · AS Component 1B

    25 marks4B Festivals and Muslim identity
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2017 AS Component 1B, question 5(a): Explain the different ways in which Ashura is observed within Islam.

  6. Q5(b)

    June 2017 · AS Component 1B

    25 marks4B Festivals and Muslim identity
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2017 AS Component 1B, question 5(b): ‘The practices involved at Ashura clearly express Shi’a identity.’ Evaluate this view.
All 6 questions on Festivals and Muslim identity, as a list
  1. June 2023, AS Component 1B, Q5(a) (25 marks): Examine the observance of Ashura by Shi’a Muslims.
  2. June 2023, AS Component 1B, Q5(b) (25 marks): ‘It is excessive to use self-harm in religious devotions.’ Evaluate this view with reference to Ashura.
  3. June 2018, Component 1B, Q4(a) (20 marks): Examine how the festival of Ashura shapes Muslim religious identity.
  4. June 2018, Component 1B, Q4(b) (30 marks): ‘The focus on suffering during Ashura misrepresents Shi’a identity.’ Evaluate this view.
  5. June 2017, AS Component 1B, Q5(a) (25 marks): Explain the different ways in which Ashura is observed within Islam.
  6. June 2017, AS Component 1B, Q5(b) (25 marks): ‘The practices involved at Ashura clearly express Shi’a identity.’ Evaluate this view.

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