2019

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

Islamiyat 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2019 past paper

Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 1 (The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2019: 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_w19_qp_11 ยท 2058_w19_ms_11

Grade thresholds for 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2019

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
2925211815

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2019 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 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2019

  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) Why do you think some scholars do not favour the use of qiyas?

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

    (a) The Prophet (pbuh) was generous and forgiving. Write about events from his life that demonstrate these qualities in action. (b) How easy is it for Muslims in the present day to follow the Prophetโ€™s generosity? Give reasons for your โ€ฆ

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

    (a) By referring to the Treaty of Madina, describe the relationship between the Muslims and the non-Muslims when the Prophet (pbuh) first arrived. (b) How can Muslims apply the Prophet Muhammadโ€™s example of compassion when building community relations?

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

    (a) Some Muslims travelled to Abyssinia. Describe what happened to the groups that migrated. (b) In your opinion, was this migration similar to Muslim migrations today? Give reasons for your answer.

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2019 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_w19_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 2019?
29 marks out of 50, a C needed 21.
Which topics came up in 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2019?
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 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2019?
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.