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

Islamiyat 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2018 past paper

Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 2 (Hadith, history and the Caliphs), 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
27
Open the question paperMark scheme

File names: 2058_w18_qp_21 · 2058_w18_ms_21

Grade thresholds for 2058/21 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
2723201715

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2018 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam228
The History and Importance of the Hadiths114
The Rightly Guided Caliphs114
Teachings of the Hadiths18

Questions in 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2018

  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) ‘Religion is sincerity.’ We said: ‘To whom?’ The Prophet said: ‘To Allah, his …

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

    (a) What measures were taken in early Islamic times to check the reliability of Hadiths? (b) Why was it important for the Muslim community to have authentic Hadiths?

  3. Question 3The Rightly Guided Caliphs · 14 marks

    (a) How did the arbitration following the Battle of Siffin lead to the emergence of the Kharijites? (b) ‘The Kharijites were the main reason for ‘Ali not winning the Battle of Siffin’. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons to …

  4. Question 4Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam · 14 marks

    (a) According to Muslim belief what part do angels play in the everyday lives of human beings? (b) What in your opinion is the primary link between angels and prophets in Islam?

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

    (a) In what circumstances are Muslims obliged to engage in; • armed fighting (jihad bis-saif ) and; • what rules and limitations apply to this jihad? (b) What do you understand by the term jihad?

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2018 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_w18_ms_21), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2018?
27 marks out of 50, a C needed 20.
Which topics came up in 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2018?
Mostly Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam, The History and Importance of the Hadiths, The Rightly Guided Caliphs. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 2058/21 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.