2018

Cambridge O Level ยท 2058 ยท Paper 1 ยท The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet

Islamiyat 2058/11 May/June 2018 past paper

Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 1 (The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet), variant 1, May/June 2018: 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_s18_qp_11 ยท 2058_s18_ms_11

Grade thresholds for 2058/11 May/June 2018

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
2622191613

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2058/11 May/June 2018 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)342
The Qur'an โ€” Themes and Teachings222

Questions in 2058/11 May/June 2018

  1. Question 1The Qur'an โ€” Themes and Teachings ยท 8 marks

    Choose any two of the following passages from the Qurโ€™an, and: (a) briefly describe the main theme(s) in each passage (b) briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslimโ€™s life today. โ€ฆ

  2. Question 2The Qur'an โ€” Themes and Teachings ยท 14 marks

    (a) The Qurโ€™an teaches Muslims about their relationship with God. Write about this relationship using the passages you have studied. (b) โ€˜God gave humankind guidance and teachings.โ€™ Why does the Qurโ€™an lay emphasis on the need to gain knowledge?

  3. Question 3The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) ยท 14 marks

    (a) How did Islam grow in the years between the Prophetโ€™s first revelation and his first public preaching in Makka? (b) How can the behaviour of the first converts to Islam provide an example for Muslims today?

  4. Question 4The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) ยท 14 marks

    (a) Write an account of the main events in the life of Abu Bakr during the life of the Prophet. (b) How can Muslims use the example of Abu Bakr in showing loyalty to their friends and colleagues?

  5. Question 5The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) ยท 14 marks

    (a) Describe in detail the roles of Halima and Abu Talib in the early years of the Prophetโ€™s life. (b) From these relationships, what can be learnt about keeping family ties?

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/11 May/June 2018 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_s18_ms_11), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 2058/11 May/June 2018?
26 marks out of 50, a C needed 19.
Which topics came up in 2058/11 May/June 2018?
Mostly The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), The Qur'an โ€” Themes and Teachings. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 2058/11 May/June 2018?
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.