Pearson Edexcel A Level Religious Studies Paper 4d 2025 Qp

Download the official Pearson Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies Islam Paper 4D question paper for the June 2025 examination series (9RS0/4D). This advanced Study of Religion paper explores the martyrdom of Husain, Shari’ah law, the message of the Qur’an, moral principles in Islam, and the importance of the Five Pillars within the Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies specification.

The paper contains structured essay and evaluation questions covering key features of the martyrdom of Husain, the relationship between the modern world and Shari’ah law, and teachings from the Qur’an about righteousness, creation, truth, and moral conduct. Students are also required to analyse the use of the Qur’an for the application of key moral principles in Islam and evaluate the importance of the Five Pillars in the contemporary world while linking developments in Islam with Philosophy of Religion, Religion and Ethics, or New Testament Studies.

This official June 2025 paper includes source-based Qur’anic analysis, extended-response essay questions, and advanced evaluative tasks requiring theological reasoning, scriptural interpretation, scholarly analysis, and balanced judgement under timed examination conditions. Topics explored include Husain’s martyrdom at Karbala, Sunni and Shi’a interpretations, Islamic ethics, revelation, tawhid, social justice, religious authority, and the practical relevance of Islamic belief in modern society.

Perfect for students preparing for the 2025 and 2026 Pearson Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies examinations, this resource is ideal for timed revision practice, mock examinations, essay-planning exercises, and examiner-style preparation. Pair it with the matching 9RS0/4D mark scheme on markscheme.net for complete worked answers and official examiner guidance.

This document is designed for Year 12 and Year 13 students studying Pearson Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies Islam, including first-time candidates, resit students, independent learners, and home-schooled candidates preparing for the 2026 examination series.

It is especially valuable for students revising Islamic teachings on the Qur’an, Shari’ah law, Husain’s martyrdom, Islamic ethics, tawhid, and the significance of the Five Pillars in contemporary Muslim life.

The paper is also highly useful for teachers, tutors, schools, and revision centres conducting mock examinations, essay-writing workshops, timed assessments, and examiner-standard Islam revision sessions using authentic Pearson Edexcel assessment materials.