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

Islamiyat 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2022 past paper

Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 2 (Hadith, history and the Caliphs), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2022: 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
26
Open the question paperMark scheme

File names: 2058_w22_qp_21 · 2058_w22_ms_21

Grade thresholds for 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2022

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
2622181614

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2022 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh)114
The Rightly Guided Caliphs114
The History and Importance of the Hadiths114
Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam114
Teachings of the Hadiths18

Questions in 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2022

  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) He who has in his heart as much faith as a grain of …

  2. Question 2Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) · 14 marks

    (a) Hadiths and the Qur’an are the primary sources of Islamic Law. Describe how the two are used together in law-making. (b) In your opinion, why is consensus (ijma’ ) important in the Muslim world today? Give reasons to support …

  3. Question 3The Rightly Guided Caliphs · 14 marks

    (a) Give an account of the steps taken by Abu Bakr to establish his caliphate. (b) In your opinion, which one of Abu Bakr’s achievements as caliph was the most significant? Give reasons to support your answer.

  4. Question 4The History and Importance of the Hadiths · 14 marks

    (a) God sent prophets throughout the ages to guide mankind. Write an account of Muslim belief in prophets. (b) Why were prophets chosen from within their own communities? Give reasons to support your answer.

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

    (a) Write an account of Muslim belief in the oneness of God (tawhid). (b) How do signs from the natural world strengthen a Muslim’s belief in God?

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2022 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_w22_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 Oct/Nov 2022?
26 marks out of 50, a C needed 18.
Which topics came up in 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2022?
Mostly Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh), The Rightly Guided Caliphs, The History and Importance of the Hadiths. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 2058/21 Oct/Nov 2022?
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.