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Cambridge O Level · 2058 · Paper 2 · Hadith, history and the Caliphs

Islamiyat 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2016 past paper

Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 2 (Hadith, history and the Caliphs), variant 1, Oct/Nov 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
26
Open the question paperMark scheme

File names: 2058_w16_qp_21 · 2058_w16_ms_21

Grade thresholds for 2058/21 Oct/Nov 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.

ABCDE
2622181513

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2016 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam228
The History and Importance of the Hadiths114
The Rightly Guided Caliphs114
Teachings of the Hadiths18

Questions in 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2016

  1. Question 1Teachings of the Hadiths · 8 marks

    Choose any two of the following Hadiths, and: (a) describe their teachings about what Muslims believe; (b) explain how Muslims can put these teachings into action. (i) The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) said: …

  2. Question 2The History and Importance of the Hadiths · 14 marks

    (a) Describe the relationship of Hadiths with the Qur’an, giving examples of how Hadiths are used in understanding God’s words. (b) ‘By using the principle of analogy (qiyas) the basic laws of Islam can be applied at any time and …

  3. Question 3The Rightly Guided Caliphs · 14 marks

    (a) Give an account of: (i) the election of the caliph ‘Uthman, and (ii) the compilation of the Qur’an that took place during his caliphate. (b) Three of the four Rightly Guided Caliphs were martyred for the decisions they made. …

  4. Question 4Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam · 14 marks

    (a) What are the benefits to individuals and the community of fasting in the month of Ramadan? (b) Are ‘Id al-Fitr and ‘Id al-Adha more than just celebrations? Give reasons for your answer.

  5. Question 5Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam · 14 marks

    (a) Write an account of the difference in meaning between: (i) jihad of the self, (ii) jihad of the tongue, and (iii) jihad of the sword. (b) In your opinion, what is the importance of following the rules of jihad …

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2016 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_w16_ms_21), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2016?
26 marks out of 50, a C needed 18.
Which topics came up in 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2016?
Mostly Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam, The History and Importance of the Hadiths, The Rightly Guided Caliphs. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2016?
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.