Cambridge Past Paper Questions

To what extent can Muslim women be leaders? You must refer to different points of view in your answer.

Read the following text passages, then answer the questions which follow. Hadith 1 Sincerity 'Umar ibn al-Khattab (May Allah be pleased with him) r...

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Study Fig. 1.1 which shows the Great Mosque of Aleppo. [Figure 1.1]

Study Fig. 2.1 which shows Illustrated Sanskrit Fables, Kalila and Dimna. [Figure 2.1]

Answer EITHER Question 3 OR Question 4.

'Muslims should fulfil all their responsibilities towards their leaders.' Discuss with reference to different points of view.

To what extent are Muslim women able to hold a political office without compromising their religious values? Discuss with reference to a contempora...

To what extent should Muslims address challenges of modern society together with people of other faiths? Discuss with reference to different points...

Read the following text passages then answer the questions which follow. Qur'an 31.14-15 31.14 And We have enjoined on man (to be good) to his pa...

Study Fig. 1.1 which shows a minaret.

Study Fig. 2.1 which shows a Muslim from 'Abbasid times giving teachings.

'Aisha is the perfect role model for women in the twenty-first century.' Do you agree? You must refer to different points of view.

'Muslims should find no difficulty in practising their faith whilst living alongside people of other religions.' Evaluate this statement.

'The competence of a political leader is more important than their faith.' Do you agree? You should refer to Islam in your answer.

Read the following text passages then answer the questions which follow. Qur'an 31.17 17. "O my son! Establish regular prayer, enjoin what is just...

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Section A Answer EITHER Question 1 OR Question 2. EITHER

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Section B Answer EITHER Question 3 OR Question 4. EITHER

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Study Fig. 1.1 which shows part of the Great Mosque of Damascus.

Study Fig. 2.1 which shows a page from the diagrams of a philosopher under 'Abbasid rule.

'Women have the same rights as men in Islam.' Discuss.

To what extent does Islam support democratic rule? Discuss by referring to the rule of the Four Rightly-Guided Caliphs.

'Freedom of expression is important for Muslims in a plural society.' Evaluate this statement.

Read the following text passages then answer the questions which follow. Hadith 75 Ibn Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported that the Me...

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Study Fig. 1.1 which shows Umayyad coins.