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

Islamiyat 2058/12 May/June 2024 past paper

Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 1 (The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet), variant 2, May/June 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
32

File names: 2058_s24_qp_12 · 2058_s24_ms_12

Grade thresholds for 2058/12 May/June 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
3228242016

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2058/12 May/June 2024 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)342
The Qur'an — Themes and Teachings222

Questions in 2058/12 May/June 2024

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

    Choose any two of the following passages from the Qur’an. (a) Briefly explain the main theme(s) in each passage. (b) Briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today. (i) Sura 2.255 Allah. There is no God …

  2. Question 2The Qur'an — Themes and Teachings · 14 marks

    (a) Describe the way the Qur’an was compiled and standardised into one book. (b) In what ways is it beneficial for Muslims to have a written Qur’an?

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

    (a) Give an account of the main events of the Pledges of Aqaba and the details of the pledges made. (b) In your opinion, what is the best way for Muslims to welcome those who move into their communities? Give …

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

    (a) Give an account of the Battle of the Trench (Khandaq). (b) What good leadership skills can Muslims adopt from the Prophet’s example in the Battle of the Trench?

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

    (a) Give an account of the lives of three of the following Blessed Companions during the lifetime of the Prophet (pbuh): • ʿUmar ibn al-Khattab • Talhah ibn ʿUbaydullah • Zubayr ibn al-ʿAwwam • ʿAbd al-Rahman ibn ʿAwf • Saʿd …

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/12 May/June 2024 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_s24_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 2024?
32 marks out of 50, a C needed 24.
Which topics came up in 2058/12 May/June 2024?
Mostly The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), The Qur'an — Themes and Teachings. The full list is in the table above.
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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.