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

Islamiyat 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2019 past paper

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

File names: 2058_w19_qp_21 · 2058_w19_ms_21

Grade thresholds for 2058/21 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
2723201715

Topics in this paper

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

ChapterQuestionsMarks
The Rightly Guided Caliphs228
Teachings of the Hadiths222
Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam114

Questions in 2058/21 Oct/Nov 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) The world is the believer’s prison and the unbeliever’s paradise. (ii) It was …

  2. Question 2Teachings of the Hadiths · 14 marks

    (a) From the set Hadiths you have studied outline the Prophet’s teachings on the individual conduct of Muslims. (b) How do Muslims benefit in their community life by following the guidance given in the Prophet’s Hadiths?

  3. Question 3The Rightly Guided Caliphs · 14 marks

    (a) Write an account of the achievements of Abu Bakr as the first caliph of Islam. (b) Which was his greatest contribution as caliph? Give reasons for your answer.

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

    (a) Describe any three of the following elements of pilgrimage (hajj): • ihram (garment worn) • sa’i (running between the hills of Safa and Marwa) • rami (stoning the Jamarat), and • qurbani (sacrifice). (b) Why do you think pilgrims …

  5. Question 5The Rightly Guided Caliphs · 14 marks

    (a) Give a detailed account of the following events: • the opposition faced by ‘Ali when he became Caliph and • the Battle of Camel (b) In your opinion what was the greatest threat faced by ‘Ali during his caliphate?

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2019 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_w19_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 2019?
27 marks out of 50, a C needed 20.
Which topics came up in 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2019?
Mostly The Rightly Guided Caliphs, Teachings of the Hadiths, Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 2058/21 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.