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

Islamiyat 2058/12 May/June 2023 past paper

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

File names: 2058_s23_qp_12 · 2058_s23_ms_12

Grade thresholds for 2058/12 May/June 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.

ABCDE
3127242016

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2058/12 May/June 2023 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)342
The History and Importance of the Qur'an114
The Qur'an — Themes and Teachings18

Questions in 2058/12 May/June 2023

  1. Question 1The Qur'an — Themes and Teachings · 8 marks

    Choose any two of the following passages from the Qur’an. (a) Briefly describe the main theme or themes in each chosen passage. (b) Briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today. (i) Sura 41.37 37. Among …

  2. Question 2The History and Importance of the Qur'an · 14 marks

    (a) Write about the different ways that revelations were received by the Prophet (pbuh). (b) Why do you think it was important for revelations to come over a period of time?

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

    (a) Write about when the Prophet (pbuh) showed patience and self-restraint while living in Makka. (b) How can Muslims demonstrate patience and self-restraint in their own lives?

  4. Question 4The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) · 14 marks

    (a) Write an account of the Prophet’s conquest of Makka in 630. (b) What was the significance of the conquest of Makka for the development of Islam?

  5. Question 5The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) · 14 marks

    (a) Write an account of the lives of Amina bint Wahb and Halima Sa’adia during their time with the Prophet (pbuh). (b) The Prophet (pbuh) was an orphan and raised by various people. How might this be an example for …

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/12 May/June 2023 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_s23_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 May/June 2023?
31 marks out of 50, a C needed 24.
Which topics came up in 2058/12 May/June 2023?
Mostly The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), The History and Importance of the Qur'an, The Qur'an — Themes and Teachings. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 2058/12 May/June 2023?
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.