2018

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

Islamiyat 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2018 past paper

Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 1 (The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet), variant 2, 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

File names: 2058_w18_qp_12 ยท 2058_w18_ms_12

Grade thresholds for 2058/12 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
2924201815

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2018 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)342
The History and Importance of the Qur'an114
The Qur'an โ€” Themes and Teachings18

Questions in 2058/12 Oct/Nov 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 History and Importance of the Qur'an ยท 14 marks

    (a) Write an account of how the four sources of Islamic Law are used together. (b) How useful are ijmaโ€™ and qiyas when dealing with modern issues?

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

    (a) Giving at least four examples from his life, write about the ways in which the Prophet Muhammad showed generosity and humility. (b) Giving examples, write about how Muslims can be generous with their neighbours.

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

    (a) The Prophet Muhammad migrated to Madina from Makka. Write about the Ansar and the Muhajirun and the way they helped each other. (b) Using this example, what can Muslims do for those people who have left their homes and โ€ฆ

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

    (a) Write a detailed account of the lives of the Prophet Muhammadโ€™s daughters, Zaynab and Fatima. (b) What can Muslims learn from the Prophet about the relationship between fathers and daughters?

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2018 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_w18_ms_12), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2018?
29 marks out of 50, a C needed 20.
Which topics came up in 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2018?
Mostly The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), The History and Importance of the Qur'an, The Qur'an โ€” Themes and Teachings. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 2058/12 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.