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

Islamiyat 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2024 past paper

Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 1 (The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet), variant 2, 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: 33

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File names: 2058_w24_qp_12 · 2058_w24_ms_12

Grade thresholds for 2058/12 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.

A	B	C	D	E
33	27	21	18	15

Topics in this paper

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

Chapter	Questions	Marks
The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)	3	42
The History and Importance of the Qur'an	1	14
The Qur'an — Themes and Teachings	1	8

Questions in 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2024

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 42.4–5 4. To Him belongs all …
Question 2The History and Importance of the Qur'an · 14 marks
(a) Describe how the four sources of Islamic Law work with each other in law making. (b) To what extent is the use of ijmaʿ and qiyas more important today than in the past?
Question 3The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) · 14 marks
(a) Give an account of the Prophet’s migration (hijrah) from Makka to Madina. (b) What are two important lessons for Muslims from the Prophet’s experiences on this journey from Makka to Madina? Give reasons for your answer.
Question 4The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) · 14 marks
(a) Describe the events of the final year of the Prophet’s life. (b) Explain how two of the teachings from the Prophet’s Farewell Sermon are significant for Muslims today.
Question 5The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) · 14 marks
(a) Give an account of the life of Khadijah bint Khuwaylid. (b) In what ways can Khadijah be a role model for Muslims today?

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Where can I get the 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2024 mark scheme?

Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_w24_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 2024?

33 marks out of 50, a C needed 21.

Which topics came up in 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2024?

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.

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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.