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The Shari’a: OCR A‑Level Religious Studies questions

Every OCR A-Level Religious Studies exam question on The Shari’a, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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136 questions

  1. Q2

    June 2025 · Paper 3 (Islam)

    40 marksThe Shari’a
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  2. Q4

    June 2025 · Paper 3 (Islam)

    40 marksJustice and LiberationThe Shari’a
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  3. Q3

    June 2024 · Paper 3 (Islam)

    40 marksThe Shari’a
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All 3 questions on The Shari’a, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 3 (Islam), Q2 (40 marks): Critically assess the view that the Shari’a is just an ideal.
  2. June 2025, Paper 3 (Islam), Q4 (40 marks): ‘Public interest (maslaha) is more important than individual rights in Islamic law.’ Discuss.
  3. June 2024, Paper 3 (Islam), Q3 (40 marks): ‘Diversity in the Muslim practice of the Shari’a should be accepted because human interpretation of it will always be different.’ Discuss.

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