2021

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

Islamiyat 2058/11 May/June 2021 past paper

Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 1 (The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet), variant 1, May/June 2021: 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
29

File names: 2058_s21_qp_11 ยท 2058_s21_ms_11

Grade thresholds for 2058/11 May/June 2021

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
2925211815

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2058/11 May/June 2021 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)456
The Qur'an โ€” Themes and Teachings18

Questions in 2058/11 May/June 2021

  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) Sura 41.37 37. Among His signs โ€ฆ

  2. Question 2The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) ยท 14 marks

    (a) Give an account of the different ways in which the Prophet (pbuh) received revelation. (b) The Qurโ€™an was not revealed all at one time. Why do you think this was important?

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

    (a) Describe the main events of the Prophetโ€™s migration (hijra) from Makka to his welcome in Madina. (b) The Companions showed friendship and support for the Prophet (pbuh). How can Muslims show friendship and support for each other?

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

    (a) Write about the events of the Battle of Khaybar and the Battle of Hunain. (b) In your opinion, which of these two battles was the most significant for Muslims?

  5. Question 5The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) ยท 14 marks

    (a) The first wife of the Prophet (pbuh) was Khadija. Write about the main events of her life. (b) What does Khadijaโ€™s marriage to the Prophet (pbuh) teach Muslims about family relationships?

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/11 May/June 2021 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_s21_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 May/June 2021?
29 marks out of 50, a C needed 21.
Which topics came up in 2058/11 May/June 2021?
Mostly The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), The Qur'an โ€” Themes and Teachings. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 2058/11 May/June 2021?
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.