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

Islamiyat 2058/22 Oct/Nov 2016 past paper

Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 2 (Hadith, history and the Caliphs), variant 2, 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
28
Open the question paperMark scheme

File names: 2058_w16_qp_22 · 2058_w16_ms_22

Grade thresholds for 2058/22 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
2823181513

Topics in this paper

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

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Teachings of the Hadiths222
The Rightly Guided Caliphs114
Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam114
The History and Importance of the Hadiths114

Questions in 2058/22 Oct/Nov 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) May God show mercy to a man who is kindly when he sells, …

  2. Question 2Teachings of the Hadiths · 14 marks

    (a) Giving references from the set Hadiths you have studied, outline the Prophet’s teachings about care in the community. (b) How can the teachings of the Prophet concerning care in the community be applied today?

  3. Question 3The Rightly Guided Caliphs · 14 marks

    (a) Write in detail about the policy followed by ‘Uthman as caliph in expanding and maintaining the state. (b) How justified were the criticisms against ‘Uthman for burning the copies of the Qur’an? Give reasons for your answer.

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

    (a) Belief in all the prophets is one of the articles of faith in Islam. Write about this Muslim belief in detail. (b) How is the message brought by these prophets important for Muslims today?

  5. Question 5The History and Importance of the Hadiths · 14 marks

    (a) Describe the particular features of Friday congregational prayers (Jum’a) and the main features of the Friday sermon. (b) Explain how this event upholds the unity of the Muslim community.

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/22 Oct/Nov 2016 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_w16_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 Oct/Nov 2016?
28 marks out of 50, a C needed 18.
Which topics came up in 2058/22 Oct/Nov 2016?
Mostly Teachings of the Hadiths, The Rightly Guided Caliphs, Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 2058/22 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.