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

Islamiyat 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2020 past paper

Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 1 (The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet), variant 2, 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
Open the question paperMark scheme

File names: 2058_w20_qp_12 · 2058_w20_ms_12

Grade thresholds for 2058/12 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 2058/12 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 History and Importance of the Qur'an114
The First Islamic Community114
The Qur'an — Themes and Teachings18

Questions in 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2020

  1. Question 1The Qur'an — Themes and Teachings · 8 marks

    Choose any two of the following passages from the Qur’an, and (a) briefly describe the main theme(s) in each passage; (b) briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today. …

  2. Question 2The History and Importance of the Qur'an · 14 marks

    (a) Describe the different ways that the Prophet (pbuh) received revelation from God. (b) Why do you think that the revelation was sent to someone who could not read or write?

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

    (a) The Prophet (pbuh) was mistreated by the Makkans after preaching the message of Islam. Write an account of the difficulties he faced. (b) How can the Prophet’s response to opposition help Muslims when they are mistreated?

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

    (a) Describe the events of the migration (hijra) from Makka to Madina. (b) In what way is this journey significant for the Muslim community now?

  5. Question 5The First Islamic Community · 14 marks

    (a) Write about the brotherhood in Madina that developed between the Helpers (Ansar) and the Emigrants (Muhajirun). (b) How can Muslims today show their brotherhood and sisterhood towards each other?

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2020 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_w20_ms_12), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2020?
28 marks out of 50, a C needed 21.
Which topics came up in 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2020?
Mostly The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), The History and Importance of the Qur'an, The First Islamic Community. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 2058/12 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.