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

Islamiyat 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2021 past paper

Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 1 (The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet), variant 2, Oct/Nov 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
28
Open the question paperMark scheme

File names: 2058_w21_qp_12 · 2058_w21_ms_12

Grade thresholds for 2058/12 Oct/Nov 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
2824211713

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2021 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
The Qur'an — Themes and Teachings222
The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)114
The First Islamic Community114
The History and Importance of the Qur'an114

Questions in 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2021

  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. (i) Sura 2.255 Allah. There is no …

  2. Question 2The Qur'an — Themes and Teachings · 14 marks

    (a) Write about the way in which the Qur’an and Sunna are used in Islamic Law. (b) Give one example where using ijma or qiyas has been significant for Muslims today.

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

    (a) Outline the main events from the Prophet’s night journey and ascension (al-isra wal-mi’raj). (b) In what way did this event give hope to the Prophet (pbuh)?

  4. Question 4The First Islamic Community · 14 marks

    (a) Write about the events of the migration to Abyssinia by some of the early Muslims. (b) What might be learned from the way the Muslims were treated in Abyssinia?

  5. Question 5The History and Importance of the Qur'an · 14 marks

    (a) Write about the lives of ‘Umar and ‘Uthman during the lifetime of the Prophet (pbuh). (b) What lessons can be learned from ‘Uthman’s life before he became Caliph?

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2021 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_w21_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 2021?
28 marks out of 50, a C needed 21.
Which topics came up in 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2021?
Mostly The Qur'an — Themes and Teachings, The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), The First Islamic Community. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 2058/12 Oct/Nov 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.