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Sources of shari’a: Eduqas A‑Level Religious Studies questions

Every Eduqas A-Level Religious Studies exam question on 1D Sources of shari’a, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q5(a)

    June 2025 · Component 1B

    20 marks1D Sources of shari’a
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    June 2025 Component 1B, question 5(a): Explain why sources other than the Qur’an are used for shari’a.

  2. Q5(b)

    June 2025 · Component 1B

    30 marks1D Sources of shari’a
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    June 2025 Component 1B, question 5(b): ‘The use of sources other than the Qur’an challenges the divine nature of shari’a.’ Evaluate this view.

  3. Q2(a)

    June 2024 · Component 1B

    20 marks1D Sources of shari’a
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    June 2024 Component 1B, question 2(a): Explain the use of the Qur’an and sunna (clear trodden path) as sources of shari’a (the way).

  4. Q2(b)

    June 2024 · Component 1B

    30 marks1D Sources of shari’a
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    June 2024 Component 1B, question 2(b): ‘Every aspect of shari’a comes from God.’ Evaluate this view. 3

  5. Q5(a)

    June 2019 · Component 1B

    20 marks1D Sources of shari’a
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    June 2019 Component 1B, question 5(a): Examine the hadith as a source for shari’a. 0 5

  6. Q5(b)

    June 2019 · Component 1B

    30 marks1D Sources of shari’a
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    June 2019 Component 1B, question 5(b): ‘The shari’a is just human interpretation.’ Evaluate this view.
All 6 questions on Sources of shari’a, as a list
  1. June 2025, Component 1B, Q5(a) (20 marks): Explain why sources other than the Qur’an are used for shari’a.
  2. June 2025, Component 1B, Q5(b) (30 marks): ‘The use of sources other than the Qur’an challenges the divine nature of shari’a.’ Evaluate this view.
  3. June 2024, Component 1B, Q2(a) (20 marks): Explain the use of the Qur’an and sunna (clear trodden path) as sources of shari’a (the way).
  4. June 2024, Component 1B, Q2(b) (30 marks): ‘Every aspect of shari’a comes from God.’ Evaluate this view. 3
  5. June 2019, Component 1B, Q5(a) (20 marks): Examine the hadith as a source for shari’a. 0 5
  6. June 2019, Component 1B, Q5(b) (30 marks): ‘The shari’a is just human interpretation.’ Evaluate this view.

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