WJEC GCSE Religious Education — Component 3 — Study of Islam

Total marks: 56 · Duration: 60 minutes

Instructions to candidates

• Answer ALL questions in Section A and Section B.
• Write your answers in the separate answer booklet provided.
• You are advised to spend approximately 35 minutes on Section A and 25 minutes on Section B.
• In Section A, the number of marks is given in brackets at the end of each question or part-question.
• In Section B, quality of extended response will be assessed. You should take particular care with spelling, punctuation and the quality of written communication.

Paper

Section A — Structured Questions (34 marks)

Question 1

(a) State the meaning of the term Tawhid. (2 marks)

(b) Describe two ways Muslims show respect for the Qur'an. (4 marks)

(c) Explain why the Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr) is important for Muslims. (5 marks)

Question 2

(a) Give two of the Five Pillars of Islam. (2 marks)

(b) Describe what happens during Salah. (4 marks)

(c) Explain why Zakah is important in Islam. (5 marks)

Question 3

Study the source below and answer the questions that follow.

"Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth." (Surah 24:35)

(a) State what Muslims believe about the nature of Allah. (2 marks)

(b) Describe two ways Muslims show submission to Allah in their daily lives. (4 marks)

(c) Explain why belief in predestination (Al-Qadr) is important for Muslims. (5 marks)

Question 4

(a) Give two examples of Sunnah. (2 marks)

(b) Describe what Muslims believe about the role of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. (4 marks)

(c) Explain why the Hijrah is significant for Muslims. (5 marks)

Section B — Extended Response (22 marks)

Question 5

"The most important pillar of Islam is Salah (prayer)."

Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should:

• refer to Muslim teaching
• consider different points of view
• reach a justified conclusion.

(15 marks)

AO2: 6 marks for considering different points of view; AO1: 6 marks for knowledge and understanding of religious teaching; SPaG: 3 marks for quality of written communication

Question 6

"Greater Jihad is more important than Lesser Jihad for Muslims today."

Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view. You must refer to Muslim beliefs and teachings in your answer.

(7 marks)

AO2: 4 marks for evaluating different viewpoints; AO1: 3 marks for knowledge and understanding