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

Islamiyat 2058/22 Oct/Nov 2023 past paper

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

File names: 2058_w23_qp_22 ยท 2058_w23_ms_22

Grade thresholds for 2058/22 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.

ABCDE
2723201715

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2058/22 Oct/Nov 2023 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam228
The History and Importance of the Hadiths114
The Rightly Guided Caliphs114
Teachings of the Hadiths18

Questions in 2058/22 Oct/Nov 2023

  1. Question 1Teachings of the Hadiths ยท 8 marks

    Choose any two of the following Hadiths. (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 mustard โ€ฆ

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

    (a) Give an account of the compilation of Hadiths during the period of the Successors of the Successors, referred to as the golden age of Hadith compilation. (b) How did the preservation of the Hadiths help Islam develop?

  3. Question 3The Rightly Guided Caliphs ยท 14 marks

    (a) Give an account of why the Battle of Nahrawan was fought, its main events and the fall of Egypt. (b) In your opinion, which event from สฟAliโ€™s caliphate weakened his position and led to his martyrdom? Give reasons to โ€ฆ

  4. Question 4Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam ยท 14 marks

    (a) Give an account of the call to prayer (adhan) and the steps of the five prayers (salat). (b) How do Muslims benefit from praying (salat) five times each day?

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

    (a) Write an account of Muslim belief in angels. Include examples of instances in which angels met with Abraham and Muhammad (pbuh). (b) In your opinion, why is belief in angels important in Islam? Give reasons to support your answer.

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/22 Oct/Nov 2023 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_w23_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 2023?
27 marks out of 50, a C needed 20.
Which topics came up in 2058/22 Oct/Nov 2023?
Mostly Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam, The History and Importance of the Hadiths, The Rightly Guided Caliphs. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 2058/22 Oct/Nov 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.