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

Islamiyat 2058/22 May/June 2016 past paper

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

File names: 2058_s16_qp_22 · 2058_s16_ms_22

Grade thresholds for 2058/22 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.

ABCDE
2623181512

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2058/22 May/June 2016 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
The Rightly Guided Caliphs228
The History and Importance of the Hadiths114
Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam114
Teachings of the Hadiths18

Questions in 2058/22 May/June 2016

  1. Question 1Teachings of the Hadiths · 8 marks

    Choose any two of the following Hadiths, and: (a) describe their teaching 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) sent …

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

    (a) Write a detailed account of the parts of a Hadith and say how these parts help in determining the different categories of Hadiths, namely; sahih; hasan; da’if and mawdu’. (b) Why do you think the Prophet practised and encouraged …

  3. Question 3The Rightly Guided Caliphs · 14 marks

    (a) Write a detailed account of the battle of Yamama, and of the compilation of the Qur’an during the caliphate of Abu Bakr. (b) The Prophet called Abu Bakr ‘al-Siddiq’ (Testifier of the Truth). How did Abu Bakr live up …

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

    (a) ‘And complete the hajj or umra in the service of God’ (al-Baqara 2:196). What observances does a pilgrim complete in the performance of umra and how is umra different to hajj? (b) Explain how the outward actions performed during …

  5. Question 5The Rightly Guided Caliphs · 14 marks

    (a) Write an account of the events that resulted from the opposition of Talha and Zubayr to ‘Ali. (b) Explain why you think Mu’awiya refused to step down from the governorship of Syria at ‘Ali’s request.

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/22 May/June 2016 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_s16_ms_22), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 2058/22 May/June 2016?
26 marks out of 50, a C needed 18.
Which topics came up in 2058/22 May/June 2016?
Mostly The Rightly Guided Caliphs, The History and Importance of the Hadiths, Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 2058/22 May/June 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.