2025 OCR A-LEVEL RELIGIOUS STUDIES H573/04 Developments in Islamic Thought Question
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Answer any three questions.
In all your responses, you should:
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion and belief, including:
• religious thought and teaching
• influence of beliefs, teachings and practices on individuals, societies and communities
• cause and significance of similarities and differences in belief, teaching and practice
• approaches to the study of religion and belief.
• analyse and evaluate aspects of, and approaches to, religion and belief, including
their significance, influence and study.
1* To what extent is it true to say that there would be no Islam without the prophet Muhammad?
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2* Critically assess the view that the Shari’a is just an ideal. [40]
3* To what extent has 9/11 made it difficult for Muslims to integrate in Europe? [40]
4* ‘Public interest (maslaha) is more important than individual rights in Islamic law.’ Discuss.
[40]
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Answer any three questions.
In all your responses, you should:
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion and belief, including:
• religious thought and teaching
• influence of beliefs, teachings and practices on individuals, societies and communities
• cause and significance of similarities and differences in belief, teaching and practice
• approaches to the study of religion and belief.
• analyse and evaluate aspects of, and approaches to, religion and belief, including
their significance, influence and study.
1* To what extent is it true to say that there would be no Islam without the prophet Muhammad?
[40]
2* Critically assess the view that the Shari’a is just an ideal. [40]
3* To what extent has 9/11 made it difficult for Muslims to integrate in Europe? [40]
4* ‘Public interest (maslaha) is more important than individual rights in Islamic law.’ Discuss.
[40]
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