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

Islamiyat 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2023 past paper

Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 1 (The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet), variant 2, 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: 30

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File names: 2058_w23_qp_12 · 2058_w23_ms_12

Grade thresholds for 2058/12 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
30	25	20	18	15

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2058/12 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)	2	28
The Qur'an — Themes and Teachings	2	22
The First Islamic Community	1	14

Questions in 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2023

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 6.101–103 101. To …
Question 2The Qur'an — Themes and Teachings · 14 marks
(a) Using the set passages you have studied, outline the relationship between God and his Messengers: Adam and Abraham. (b) How can Muslims use the Qur’an to develop a closer connection with God?
Question 3The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) · 14 marks
(a) Describe the events relating to the Prophet’s efforts to spread Islam in Ta’if. (b) What is the most important lesson Muslims might learn from the Prophet’s example at Ta’if? Give reasons to support your answer.
Question 4The First Islamic Community · 14 marks
(a) Give an account of the persecution faced by the early followers of Islam. (b) What might the early followers’ response to persecution teach Muslims about facing difficulties? Give examples to support your answer.
Question 5The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) · 14 marks
(a) Give an account of the life of ʿAli ibn Abi Talib during the life of the Prophet (pbuh). (b) How might ʿAli ibn Abi Talib’s life with the Prophet (pbuh) inspire young people in their lives today?

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Where can I get the 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2023 mark scheme?

Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_w23_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 Oct/Nov 2023?

30 marks out of 50, a C needed 20.

Which topics came up in 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2023?

Mostly The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), The Qur'an — Themes and Teachings, The First Islamic Community. The full list is in the table above.

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