2024

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

Islamiyat 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2024 past paper

Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 1 (The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2024: 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_w24_qp_11 ยท 2058_w24_ms_11

Grade thresholds for 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2024

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
3127231916

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2024 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 โ€” Themes and Teachings18

Questions in 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2024

  1. Question 1The Qur'an โ€” Themes and Teachings ยท 8 marks

    Choose any two of the following passages from the Qurโ€™an. (a) Briefly explain the main theme(s) in each passage. (b) Briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslimโ€™s life today. (i) Sura 41.37 37. Among His signs are โ€ฆ

  2. Question 2The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) ยท 14 marks

    (a) Give an account of the different ways that revelation came to the Prophet (pbuh). (b) The Qurโ€™an has remained the same since it was revealed. How does this benefit Muslims?

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

    (a) Describe the ways that the Prophetโ€™s family in Makka both supported and opposed him. (b) The Prophet (pbuh) remained steadfast in the face of all difficulties. What can Muslims learn from his example and put into practice?

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

    (a) Write about the way the Prophet (pbuh) demonstrated the qualities of honesty and simplicity. (b) To what extent can Muslims live their lives as simply as the Prophet (pbuh)?

  5. Question 5The History and Importance of the Qur'an ยท 14 marks

    (a) Write about the lives of the following Companions during the lifetime of the Prophet (pbuh): โ€ข Jaโ€˜far ibn Abi Talib โ€ข Zayd ibn Thabit. (b) How important is it today for Muslims to seek out scholars to learn about โ€ฆ

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2024 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_w24_ms_11), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2024?
31 marks out of 50, a C needed 23.
Which topics came up in 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2024?
Mostly The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), The History and Importance of the Qur'an, The Qur'an โ€” Themes and Teachings. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2024?
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.