Cambridge O Level · 2058 · Paper 1 · The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet
Islamiyat 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2023 past paper
Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 1 (The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2023: 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
- 31
File names: 2058_w23_qp_11 · 2058_w23_ms_11
Grade thresholds for 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2023
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.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 27 | 22 | 19 | 16 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2023 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) | 3 | 42 |
| The Qur'an — Themes and Teachings | 2 | 22 |
Questions in 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2023
- Question 1
Choose any two of the following passages from the Qur’an. (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) (i) Sura 2.255 Allah. There is no …
- Question 2
(a) Using the set passages you have studied, write about God’s relationship with the created world. (b) What do these passages teach Muslims about responsibility towards their environment?
- Question 3
(a) The Prophet (pbuh) stopped at Hudaybiyya on his way to Makka. Give an account of the events that took place here. (b) In your opinion, what is the most important lesson that Muslims might learn from the events at …
- Question 4
(a) Some of the early Muslims migrated to Abyssinia. Give an account of the events of this migration. (b) To what extent can this migration be considered similar to Muslim migrations today? Give reasons for your answer.
- Question 5
(a) Write about the lives of the Companions Khalid ibn Walid and Zayd ibn Haritha during the lifetime of the Prophet (pbuh). (b) What lessons might Muslims learn about family relationships from Zayd ibn Haritha’s life with the Prophet (pbuh)?
Other Islamiyat papers from Oct/Nov 2023
- 2058/12 The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet
- 2058/21 Hadith, history and the Caliphs
- 2058/22 Hadith, history and the Caliphs