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

Islamiyat 2058/22 Oct/Nov 2020 past paper

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

File names: 2058_w20_qp_22 · 2058_w20_ms_22

Grade thresholds for 2058/22 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 2058/22 Oct/Nov 2020 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam228
The History and Importance of the Hadiths114
The Rightly Guided Caliphs114
Teachings of the Hadiths18

Questions in 2058/22 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) He who has in his heart as much faith as a grain of …

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

    (a) Write an account of: • the reasons given by scholars for compiling Hadith collections, and; • the checks made to confirm their authenticity. (b) What is the purpose of having false Hadiths in Hadith collections?

  3. Question 3The Rightly Guided Caliphs · 14 marks

    (a) Write an account of how Abu Bakr led the Islamic empire when he became the first caliph. (b) Why was defeating the false prophets so important to the stability of the Islamic state during Abu Bakr’s caliphate?

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

    (a) Write a detailed account of belief in: • God as the Supreme Lord and Master of all creation; • God alone is entitled to worship; and • God is known by His most beautiful names and attributes. (b) Why …

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

    (a) Describe how the fast in the month of Ramadan should be observed by Muslims. (b) In your opinion what is the most important benefit of fasting in Ramadan? Give reasons for your choice.

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/22 Oct/Nov 2020 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_w20_ms_22), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 2058/22 Oct/Nov 2020?
25 marks out of 50, a C needed 17.
Which topics came up in 2058/22 Oct/Nov 2020?
Mostly Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam, The History and Importance of the Hadiths, The Rightly Guided Caliphs. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 2058/22 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.