2025 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies A PAPER 1: Area of Study 1 – Study of Religion
Option 1C – Islam Combined Question Paper and Marking Scheme
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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 1RA0/1C
Religious Studies A
PAPER 1: Area of Study 1 – Study of Religion
Option 1C – Islam
You do not need any other materials. Total Marks
Instructions
•• FillUse black ink or ball-point pen.
in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number
and candidate number.
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Answer the all questions.
questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
•• The
The total mark for this paper is 102.
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– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• written communication
Questions labelled with an asterisk (*) are ones where the quality of your
will be assessed
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punctuation and grammar, as well as the use of specialist terminology.
• The marks available for spelling, punctuation and grammar are clearly indicated.
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•• Check
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Question 1: Beliefs and Teachings
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1 (a) Outline three teachings about the nature of al-Qadr.
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(b) Explain two reasons why the nature of Allah as Merciful is important.
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, (c) Explain two purposes of Muslim holy books.
In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
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*(d) “Imamah is the most important Shi’a belief.”
Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.
In your response you must:
• refer to Muslim teachings
• refer to different Muslim points of view
• reach a justified conclusion.
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Option 1C – Islam Combined Question Paper and Marking Scheme
Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 1RA0/1C
Religious Studies A
PAPER 1: Area of Study 1 – Study of Religion
Option 1C – Islam
You do not need any other materials. Total Marks
Instructions
•• FillUse black ink or ball-point pen.
in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number
and candidate number.
• Answer
Answer the all questions.
questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
•• The
The total mark for this paper is 102.
marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• written communication
Questions labelled with an asterisk (*) are ones where the quality of your
will be assessed
– you should take particular care on these questions with your spelling,
punctuation and grammar, as well as the use of specialist terminology.
• The marks available for spelling, punctuation and grammar are clearly indicated.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
•• Check
Try to answer every question.
your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
P78605A
©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Y:1/1
, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Question 1: Beliefs and Teachings
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
1 (a) Outline three teachings about the nature of al-Qadr.
(3)
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(b) Explain two reasons why the nature of Allah as Merciful is important.
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, (c) Explain two purposes of Muslim holy books.
In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
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, In this question, 3 of the marks awarded will be for your spelling,
punctuation and grammar and your use of specialist terminology.
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*(d) “Imamah is the most important Shi’a belief.”
Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.
In your response you must:
• refer to Muslim teachings
• refer to different Muslim points of view
• reach a justified conclusion.
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