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

Islamiyat 2058/22 Oct/Nov 2021 past paper

Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 2 (Hadith, history and the Caliphs), 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
27
Open the question paperMark scheme

File names: 2058_w21_qp_22 ยท 2058_w21_ms_22

Grade thresholds for 2058/22 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
2722171411

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2058/22 Oct/Nov 2021 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
The History and Importance of the Hadiths228
The Rightly Guided Caliphs228
Teachings of the Hadiths18

Questions in 2058/22 Oct/Nov 2021

  1. Question 1Teachings of the Hadiths ยท 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) It was said: O Messenger of Allah, who is the most excellent of โ€ฆ

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

    (a) Write about the checks made on the transmitters of Hadiths and on the text of Hadiths to ensure their authenticity. (b) Why was so much importance given to collecting and preserving authentic Hadiths?

  3. Question 3The Rightly Guided Caliphs ยท 14 marks

    (a) Write a detailed account of the Battle of the Camel. (b) What was the most serious consequence of this battle to the Muslims at the time it was fought? Give reasons to support your answer.

  4. Question 4The Rightly Guided Caliphs ยท 14 marks

    (a) Write about the role of อ‘ Umar and อ‘ Uthman in preserving the Qurโ€™an. (b) In your opinion, were the two stages of the preservation of the Qurโ€™an equally important? Give reasons to support your answer.

  5. Question 5The History and Importance of the Hadiths ยท 14 marks

    (a) Write a detailed account about the second Pillar of Islam: prayer (salat). (b) What is the importance of praying in the mosque for Muslims?

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/22 Oct/Nov 2021 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_w21_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 2021?
27 marks out of 50, a C needed 17.
Which topics came up in 2058/22 Oct/Nov 2021?
Mostly The History and Importance of the Hadiths, The Rightly Guided Caliphs, Teachings of the Hadiths. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 2058/22 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.