The Articles of Faith and the Pillars of Islam: past paper questions

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• Question 4May/June 2026, paper 21Structured14 marks

  Write about the two parts of the Declaration of Faith (Shahada) and their importance.

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• Question 5Oct/Nov 2025, paper 21Structured14 marks

  Give a detailed account of the method and importance of ablution (wudu) before prayer.

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• Question 4Oct/Nov 2024, paper 21Structured14 marks

  Describe how Muslims observe the fast of Ramadan and how they should spend this month.

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• Question 5Oct/Nov 2023, paper 21Structured14 marks

  Write about the benefits of fasting and almsgiving (zakat).

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• Question 5May/June 2026, paper 21Structured14 marks

  Describe how the call to prayer (azaan) was introduced and what conditions must be met before a Muslim starts prayer.

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• Question 5Oct/Nov 2025, paper 22Essay14 marks

  Write about and give the importance of the following three elements of the annual pilgrimage (Hajj).

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• Question 5Oct/Nov 2024, paper 21Structured14 marks

  Write an account of the three ways Muslims might achieve ritual purity before prayer (salat).

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• Question 4Oct/Nov 2023, paper 22Structured14 marks

  Give an account of the call to prayer (adhan) and the steps of the five prayers (salat).

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• Question 4May/June 2026, paper 22Structured14 marks

  Write an account of Muslim belief in the Oneness of God (tawhid) and what this belief includes.

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• Question 4May/June 2025, paper 21Structured14 marks

  Write a detailed account of Muslim belief in predestination and decree.

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• Question 4Oct/Nov 2024, paper 22Structured14 marks

  Describe the rites that are performed from the 8th to 12th of Dhu al-Hijjah during the annual pilgrimage (Hajj).

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• Question 5Oct/Nov 2023, paper 22Structured14 marks

  Write an account of Muslim belief in angels.

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• Question 5May/June 2026, paper 22Structured14 marks

  Write a detailed account of the two main festivals of Islam and how they are celebrated by Muslims across the world.

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• Question 5May/June 2025, paper 21Structured14 marks

  Write a detailed account of the Pillar of alms-giving (zakat) giving its benefits.

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• Question 5Oct/Nov 2024, paper 22Structured14 marks

  Give an account of the First Article of Faith (tawhid), referring to the: • Oneness of God’s Lordship • Oneness of the worship of God • Oneness of God’s names and attributes.

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• Question 4May/June 2023, paper 21Essay14 marks

  State the words of the Shahada and give an account of the Shahada’s significance in Islam.

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• Question 4May/June 2025, paper 22Structured14 marks

  God revealed books to some of His prophets. Write about Muslim belief in prophets and the books revealed to them.

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• Question 5May/June 2024, paper 21Essay14 marks

  Give an account of Muslim belief in prophets and divine books.

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• Question 5May/June 2023, paper 21Essay14 marks

  Describe the moral and spiritual benefits of fasting in Ramadan for Muslims and their society.

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• Question 5May/June 2025, paper 22Structured14 marks

  Outline how Muslims prepare for Friday (Jumʾa) prayers and Eid prayers and describe the special features of these prayers.

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• Question 5May/June 2024, paper 22Essay14 marks

  Give an account of missed (qada) prayers and the importance of prayers for Muslims.

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• Question 4May/June 2023, paper 22Structured14 marks

  What are the benefits of prayer (salat) to an individual and to the community?

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• Question 5May/June 2023, paper 22Structured14 marks

  Write an account of the following two Articles of Faith: • belief in prophets • belief in God’s predestination and decree.

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