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

Islamiyat 2058/22 Oct/Nov 2017 past paper

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

File names: 2058_w17_qp_22 · 2058_w17_ms_22

Grade thresholds for 2058/22 Oct/Nov 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.

ABCDE
2824201715

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2058/22 Oct/Nov 2017 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 Oct/Nov 2017

  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) Let him who believes in Allah and the Last Day either speak good …

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

    (a) Write about the relationship between the Qur’an and the Hadiths of the Prophet and say what the difference is between Hadith Qudsi and Hadith Nabawi. (b) Why do you think it was important for the Prophet to give permission …

  3. Question 3The Rightly Guided Caliphs · 14 marks

    (a) Write a detailed account about the election and administration of Abu Bakr. (b) In your opinion, what was the greatest service performed by Abu Bakr during his caliphate? Give reasons for your choice.

  4. Question 4The Rightly Guided Caliphs · 14 marks

    (a) Outline the characteristics of the caliphates of all four Rightly Guided Caliphs which make them an example of leadership for Muslim rulers. (b) In your opinion, which characteristic of the rules of the caliphs, if adopted by the present …

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

    (a) Prayers (salat), whether obligatory or voluntary, require preparation. Write an account of how a Muslim prepares for it. (b) Invocation (dua) is highly recommended immediately after the obligatory prayer. Why do you think this is so?

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/22 Oct/Nov 2017 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_w17_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 2017?
28 marks out of 50, a C needed 20.
Which topics came up in 2058/22 Oct/Nov 2017?
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 Oct/Nov 2017?
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.