Cambridge O Level · 2058 · Paper 1 · The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet
Islamiyat 2058/12 May/June 2017 past paper
Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 1 (The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet), variant 2, May/June 2017: 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
File names: 2058_s17_qp_12 · 2058_s17_ms_12
Grade thresholds for 2058/12 May/June 2017
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 13 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 2058/12 May/June 2017 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 2058/12 May/June 2017
- 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) From the Qur’an passages set for special study in the syllabus, describe the ways in which God gave knowledge of Himself to His Messengers. (b) ‘Undergoing hardships brings a person closer to God.’ Agree or disagree with this statement, …
- Question 3
(a) The Pledges of Aqaba were made in the Prophet’s last years in Makka. Outline the reasons for these pledges and write about the details in them. (b) In your view, why should Muslims provide a safe haven for others? …
- Question 4
(a) The Muslims in Makka faced a lot of hostility after the Prophet began preaching openly. Describe the persecutions against the followers of the Prophet at this time. (b) In today’s world how practical are the reactions of the Prophet’s …
- Question 5
(a) Outline the tasks performed by the Prophet’s scribes during his lifetime. (b) The scribes had the Prophet as a source of information. How useful is the internet as a source of information about Islam?
Other Islamiyat papers from May/June 2017
- 2058/11 The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet
- 2058/21 Hadith, history and the Caliphs
- 2058/22 Hadith, history and the Caliphs