AS & A Level Islamic Studies (9488) — real past-paper questions, marked by AI
A Level Islamic Studies (9488) is examined across four components, and the topic tags split cleanly into four named strands: Islamic Law (Shariah) and its Application, Heritage of Islam, Islamic Beliefs and Practices, and Islam in the Modern World. Extended answers are expected to set out accurate knowledge of the law, history or belief in question before building a reasoned, evidenced response to the question actually asked.
This hub holds 140 real 9488 questions from 20 papers set between 2023 and 2025. Islamic Law and its Application and Heritage of Islam lead the topic count, with Islamic Beliefs and Practices and Islam in the Modern World close behind, so revision can move strand by strand rather than topic by scattered topic. Write your extended answer and the AI examiner marks it instantly against the real Cambridge levels, showing where your knowledge was accurate and where the reasoning needed to go further.
Work through one strand at a time, or sit a full component under timed conditions. It is free, with no signup needed.
Past papers by year
2025
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 12 | May–June 2025 | 3 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2025 | 4 |
| Paper 32 | May–June 2025 | 4 |
| Paper 42 | May–June 2025 | 3 |
2024
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 12 | May–June 2024 | 3 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2024 | 4 |
| Paper 32 | May–June 2024 | 4 |
| Paper 42 | May–June 2024 | 3 |
| Paper 12 | October–November 2024 | 3 |
| Paper 22 | October–November 2024 | 4 |
| Paper 32 | October–November 2024 | 4 |
| Paper 42 | October–November 2024 | 3 |
2023
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 12 | May–June 2023 | 3 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2023 | 4 |
| Paper 32 | May–June 2023 | 4 |
| Paper 42 | May–June 2023 | 3 |
| Paper 12 | October–November 2023 | 3 |
| Paper 22 | October–November 2023 | 4 |
| Paper 32 | October–November 2023 | 4 |
| Paper 42 | October–November 2023 | 3 |
Practise AS & A Level Islamic Studies by topic
- Islamic Law (20 questions)
- Heritage of Islam (20 questions)
- Islamic Beliefs and Practices (15 questions)
- Islam in the Modern World (15 questions)
Frequently asked questions
Which 9488 papers and years are covered?
Every May–June and October–November session from 2023 to 2025 across all four components — 20 papers in total.
How does the AI marking work for Islamic Studies essays?
You write your extended answer and the AI examiner checks it against the official Cambridge levels-based mark scheme, crediting accurate knowledge first and then the strength of your reasoned response.
What are the four strands covered in 9488?
Islamic Law (Shariah) and its Application, Heritage of Islam, Islamic Beliefs and Practices, and Islam in the Modern World are tagged as the four main topic strands on this hub.
Is it really free?
Yes — every question, mark scheme and AI marking run is free, with no signup and no card details.
How should I revise Islamic Studies with past papers?
Work through each of the four strands in turn using the topic tags, then sit a full timed component so extended answers come together under exam pressure.
Are these official Cambridge papers?
The questions are transcribed from real Cambridge papers and marked against the real mark schemes, which remain © Cambridge International; Cambridge Papers is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by Cambridge.