Cambridge O Level · 2058 · Paper 1 · The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet
Islamiyat 2058/11 May/June 2016 past paper
Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 1 (The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet), variant 1, May/June 2016: 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
- 28
File names: 2058_s16_qp_11 · 2058_s16_ms_11
Grade thresholds for 2058/11 May/June 2016
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.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 15 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 2058/11 May/June 2016 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) | 3 | 42 |
| The Qur'an — Themes and Teachings | 2 | 22 |
Questions in 2058/11 May/June 2016
- Question 1
Choose any two of the following passages from the Qur’an, and: (a) briefly describe the main theme(s) in each passage (b) briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today. …
- Question 2
(a) Describe the ways in which Abu Bakr, ‘Umar and ‘Uthman were involved in the compilation of the Qur’an. (b) ‘The Qur’an should not have been compiled in written form because it did not take place during the Prophet’s lifetime.’ …
- Question 3
(a) The Prophet was described as humble and just. Giving examples from his life, write about events that describe these qualities. (b) How can Muslims today apply the Prophet’s example of humility when dealing with either friends or strangers?
- Question 4
(a) The Prophet died in 632. Write about the events of the final year of his life. (b) The Farewell Sermon given by the Prophet contains teachings for Muslims of all times. Explain how two of these teachings can be …
- Question 5
(a) The Prophet allowed some of the early Muslims to move to Abyssinia. Write about the events of this migration. (b) Can this migration be compared to the migration of some Muslims today? Give reasons for your answer.
Other Islamiyat papers from May/June 2016
- 2058/12 The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet
- 2058/21 Hadith, history and the Caliphs
- 2058/22 Hadith, history and the Caliphs