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

Islamiyat 2058/21 May/June 2021 past paper

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

File names: 2058_s21_qp_21 · 2058_s21_ms_21

Grade thresholds for 2058/21 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
2522191512

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2058/21 May/June 2021 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
The History and Importance of the Hadiths228
Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam228
Teachings of the Hadiths18

Questions in 2058/21 May/June 2021

  1. Question 1Teachings of the Hadiths · 8 marks

    Choose any two of the following Hadiths, and: (a) describe their teaching about what Muslims believe; (b) explain how Muslims can put these teachings into action. (i) A man asked the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give …

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

    (a) Write a detailed account of the two components of Hadiths: • chain of transmission (isnad) and • text (matn) (b) Both of these components are equally important for establishing the authenticity of Hadiths. Do you agree? Give reasons to …

  3. Question 3The History and Importance of the Hadiths · 14 marks

    (a) Write an account of the false prophet Musailimah and the battle fought against him in 632. (b) What was the importance of this battle to future generations of Muslims?

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

    (a) Fasting in Ramadan benefits Muslims in many ways. Write about the major benefits of fasting in Ramadan. (b) Explain why the Night of Power (Layla-tul-Qadr) is so important for Muslims.

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

    (a) Give an account of the Pillar of Almsgiving (zakat). (b) In your opinion, what is the most important benefit of giving zakat? Give reasons to support your answer.

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/21 May/June 2021 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_s21_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 May/June 2021?
25 marks out of 50, a C needed 19.
Which topics came up in 2058/21 May/June 2021?
Mostly The History and Importance of the Hadiths, Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam, Teachings of the Hadiths. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 2058/21 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.