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

Islamiyat 2058/21 May/June 2019 past paper

Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 2 (Hadith, history and the Caliphs), variant 1, May/June 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
27
Open the question paperMark scheme

File names: 2058_s19_qp_21 · 2058_s19_ms_21

Grade thresholds for 2058/21 May/June 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
2723191614

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2058/21 May/June 2019 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
The History and Importance of the Hadiths228
The Rightly Guided Caliphs114
Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam114
Teachings of the Hadiths18

Questions in 2058/21 May/June 2019

  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) Every person’s every joint must perform a charity every day the sun comes …

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

    (a) Give a detailed account of the checks made on the text and narrators of Hadiths. (b) In your opinion what are the main advantages of carrying out checks to confirm the reliability of Hadiths?

  3. Question 3The Rightly Guided Caliphs · 14 marks

    (a) Outline the reasons for the unrest against ‘Uthman and write an account of the rebellion in Madina that led to his martyrdom. (b) ‘Umar and ‘Uthman stood by what they believed to be just and were martyred for the …

  4. Question 4The History and Importance of the Hadiths · 14 marks

    (a) Write about the following: • The benefits of private prayer (du’a) in a Muslim’s life. • The times when God is thought most likely to accept du’a. (b) How does du’a bring a believer closer to God?

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

    (a) Describe how Muslims observe the fast of Ramadan and how this month should be spent. (b) What is the purpose of fasting during the month of Ramadan?

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/21 May/June 2019 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_s19_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 May/June 2019?
27 marks out of 50, a C needed 19.
Which topics came up in 2058/21 May/June 2019?
Mostly The History and Importance of the Hadiths, The Rightly Guided Caliphs, Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 2058/21 May/June 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.