Religious Studies J625,02 November 2020 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Islamic Beliefs & Practices | Actions forbidden during Ramadan, creation of Adam, significance of Risalah (prophethood), ritual purification for prayer.

2. Sources of Authority in Islam | Discussion on whether the Qur’an is the only necessary source of authority, analyzing perspectives within Islam with scriptural references.

3. Angels, Afterlife & Jihad | Role of Angel Jibril, beliefs about Barzakh (intermediate state before Judgment Day), conditions for Lesser Jihad.

4. Worship & Friday Prayers | Worship practices during Ramadan, evaluating the importance of the khutba (sermon) in Friday prayers, discussing different viewpoints with references to Islamic teachings.