2015

Cambridge O Level ยท 2058 ยท Paper 1 ยท The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet

Islamiyat 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2015 past paper

Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 1 (The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2015: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 5 questions worth 64 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.

Questions
5
Marks
50
Grade A from
30

File names: 2058_w15_qp_11 ยท 2058_w15_ms_11

Grade thresholds for 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2015

The minimum raw marks Cambridge set for each grade on this component (out of 50). Thresholds change every session and variant, so always compare your score with the paper you actually sat.

ABCDE
3025211815

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2015 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)342
The Qur'an โ€” Themes and Teachings222

Questions in 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2015

  1. Question 1The Qur'an โ€” Themes and Teachings ยท 8 marks

    Choose any two of the following passages from the Qurโ€™an, and: (a) briefly describe the main theme(s) in each passage (b) briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslimโ€™s life today. โ€ฆ

  2. Question 2The Qur'an โ€” Themes and Teachings ยท 14 marks

    (a) Using Qurโ€™an passages you have studied from the syllabus, describe how God guided His messengers to increase their belief in Him. Refer to at least two messengers in your answer. (b) God sends humankind messengers from amongst their own โ€ฆ

  3. Question 3The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) ยท 14 marks

    (a) Describe the events of the Battle of Uhud. (b) โ€˜Success for Muslims depends on their obedience to the Prophet.โ€™ Discuss this statement in relation to Muslims today.

  4. Question 4The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) ยท 14 marks

    (a) The Prophet entered Makka and took control of it in 8AH. Describe the main details of this event. (b) The Prophetโ€™s characteristic of mercy was clearly demonstrated in this event. Is it realistic to expect Muslims today to follow โ€ฆ

  5. Question 5The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) ยท 14 marks

    (a) Give an account of the lives of โ€˜Ali ibn Talib and Zayd bin Harith during the life of the Prophet. (b) To what extent do โ€˜Ali and Zaydโ€™s relationships with the Prophet provide models for family relations today?

Other Islamiyat papers from Oct/Nov 2015

Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2015 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_w15_ms_11), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2015?
30 marks out of 50, a C needed 21.
Which topics came up in 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2015?
Mostly The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), The Qur'an โ€” Themes and Teachings. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2015?
No. Every paper opens for free without signing in. A free account also saves your pen marks and records your score against the grade thresholds.