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

Islamiyat 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2018 past paper

Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 1 (The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet), variant 1, Oct/Nov 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
29
Open the question paperMark scheme

File names: 2058_w18_qp_11 · 2058_w18_ms_11

Grade thresholds for 2058/11 Oct/Nov 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
2926221916

Topics in this paper

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

ChapterQuestionsMarks
The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)228
The Qur'an — Themes and Teachings222
The First Islamic Community114

Questions in 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2018

  1. Question 1The Qur'an — Themes and Teachings · 8 marks

    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. …

  2. Question 2The Qur'an — Themes and Teachings · 14 marks

    (a) Write an account of the different ways in which revelations came to the Prophet. Include examples in your answer. (b) Muslims around the world memorise/recite the Qur’an in Arabic even if they do not understand it. What do you …

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

    (a) The Prophet had different experiences in the caves of Hira and Thawr. Give an account of his experiences in both caves. (b) How did the events in the cave of Thawr help strengthen the Prophet’s relationship with God?

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

    (a) The Prophet Muhammad brought the message of Islam to Makka. Describe the ways the main clans treated him after hearing his message. (b) Why did the Quraysh fear the Prophet and his message even though he was not violent …

  5. Question 5The First Islamic Community · 14 marks

    (a) Two of the Prophet’s wives were Aisha and Hafsa. Write an account of their lives during the lifetime of the Prophet. (b) Both wives were narrators of Hadith. What can Muslims learn from this about women and education?

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2018 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_w18_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 Oct/Nov 2018?
29 marks out of 50, a C needed 22.
Which topics came up in 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2018?
Mostly The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), The Qur'an — Themes and Teachings, The First Islamic Community. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 2058/11 Oct/Nov 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.