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

Islamiyat 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2020 past paper

Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 2 (Hadith, history and the Caliphs), 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
25
Open the question paperMark scheme

File names: 2058_w20_qp_21 · 2058_w20_ms_21

Grade thresholds for 2058/21 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
2521171412

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2020 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
The Rightly Guided Caliphs228
The History and Importance of the Hadiths114
Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam114
Teachings of the Hadiths18

Questions in 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2020

  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) Describe the method used to make a judgement by analogy (qiyas) using the Qur’an and Hadith. Give examples to support your answer. (b) Why do you think the Prophet (pbuh) encouraged the use of personal reasoning amongst his Companions?

  3. Question 3The Rightly Guided Caliphs · 14 marks

    (a) Give an account of the administration of the caliphate under ‘Uthman. (b) In your opinion what was ‘Uthman’s greatest achievement as caliph?

  4. Question 4The Rightly Guided Caliphs · 14 marks

    (a) Write a descriptive account of the Battle of Siffin and the arbitration that followed it. (b) What in your opinion was the most serious outcome of the arbitration? Give reasons to support your answer.

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

    (a) Write about the rituals that take place on the first three days of the annual pilgrimage (hajj). (b) In your opinion should hajj be performed as many times as possible in a Muslim’s life? Give reasons for your answer.

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2020 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_w20_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 2020?
25 marks out of 50, a C needed 17.
Which topics came up in 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2020?
Mostly The Rightly Guided Caliphs, The History and Importance 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 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.