2020

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

Islamiyat 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2020 past paper

Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 1 (The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2020: 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
28

File names: 2058_w20_qp_11 ยท 2058_w20_ms_11

Grade thresholds for 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2020

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
2824211713

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2020 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)228
The Qur'an โ€” Themes and Teachings222
The First Islamic Community114

Questions in 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2020

  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. (i) (i) Allah. There is no god โ€ฆ

  2. Question 2The Qur'an โ€” Themes and Teachings ยท 14 marks

    (a) Using passages from the syllabus write about what God says about His relationship with two of His Messengers. (b) How might Muslims use the Qurโ€™an to have a closer connection with God?

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

    (a) The Prophet (pbuh) conquered Makka in 630. Write an account of the main events of the conquest. (b) Why was it important for the Prophet (pbuh) to offer refuge to the Makkans?

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

    (a) Choose three events from the Prophetโ€™s life that demonstrate his moral character, and write in detail about them. (b) Which of these events do you think is the most relevant as a lesson for Muslims today?

  5. Question 5The First Islamic Community ยท 14 marks

    (a) Describe the main difficulties faced by the early followers of Islam. (b) How can these events give hope to Muslims today?

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2020 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_w20_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 2020?
28 marks out of 50, a C needed 21.
Which topics came up in 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2020?
Mostly The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), The Qur'an โ€” Themes and Teachings, The First Islamic Community. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2020?
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.