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GCE JAN 2011 : AS 8 An Introduction to the Study of Islam - Revised

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Assessment Unit AS 8 assessing An Introduction to the Study of Islam [AR181] AR181 Religious Studies *AR181* ADVANCED SUBSIDIARY (AS) General Certificate of Education January 2011 FRIDAY 28 JANUARY, AFTERNOON TIME 1 hour 20 minutes. INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your Centre Number and Candidate Number on the Answer Booklet provided. Answer one question from Section A and one question from Section B. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The total mark for this paper is 100. Quality of written communication will be assessed in all questions. Figures in brackets printed down the right-hand side of pages indicate the marks awarded to each question or part question. ADVICE TO CANDIDATES You are advised to take account of the marks for each question or part question. 5944 BLANK PAGE 5944 2 Section A Answer one question from Section A 1 (a) Explain the Arabian background into which the prophet Muhammad was born. [35] (b) Explore the claim that the main reason for the rapid spread of Islam was Muhammad s strong leadership. Justify your answer. [15] 2 (a) Describe and explain the nature and importance of the Qur an, Sunnah and Hadith. [35] (b) Explore the view that it is only possible to submit to the Qur an when living in a Muslim society. Justify your answer. [15] Section B Answer one question from Section B 3 [35] (b) With reference to other aspects of human experience, comment on the claim that religious beliefs are meaningless without actions. Justify your answer. 4 (a) Explain the importance of the Pillars of Shahadah (creed) and Sawm (fasting). [15] (a) Give an account of the celebration and symbolism of the two major festivals of Islam. [35] (b) With reference to other aspects of human experience, comment on the importance of festivals for the religious believer in a secular age. Justify your answer. [15] 5944 3 5944/2

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