Islamic Studies 9488

Categories: AS & A Level
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About Course

Study the beliefs, practices, law, heritage and contemporary application of Islam for Cambridge International AS & A Level Islamic Studies 9488. The course integrates knowledge, textual evidence, comparison, analysis and evaluation across Papers 1–4.

Course Content

Course Orientation
Begin here to understand Cambridge International AS & A Level Islamic Studies 9488, its four paper areas, assessment objectives, study plan and reliable resources for 2027–2029.

Diagnostic Assessment: Islamic Studies
Establish a starting profile across knowledge, evidence and evaluation

Paper 1: Prophet Muhammad and Set Texts
Build evidence-rich knowledge of formative sources

Paper 1: Beliefs and Practices
Explain beliefs and evaluate their expression in Muslim life

Paper 2: Worship and Family Life
Apply Islamic law to worship and personal life

Paper 2: Law, Finance and Authority
Analyse sources, schools and applications of shariah

Paper 3: Umayyad and Abbasid Heritage
Assess leadership, policy, knowledge and legacy

Paper 3: Literature and Philosophy
Evaluate ways knowledge and belief are expressed

Paper 3: Architecture and Design
Interpret expressions of belief in Islamic art and built form

Paper 4: Women in Islam
Evaluate teaching, history and contemporary experience

Paper 4: Pluralism and Leadership
Evaluate contemporary Muslim communities and leadership

Exam Practice and A Level Success
Synthesize knowledge and evaluation across all papers

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