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

Islamiyat 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2025 past paper

Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 1 (The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2025: 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_w25_qp_11 ยท 2058_w25_ms_11

Grade thresholds for 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2025

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
3125201816

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2025 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)342
The First Islamic Community114
The Qur'an โ€” Themes and Teachings18

Questions in 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2025

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

    Choose any two of the following passages from the Qurโ€™an, and (a) Briefly describe the main theme(s) in each passage. (b) Briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslimโ€™s life today. (i) (i) Sura 6.101โ€“103 101. To Him โ€ฆ

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

    (a) Describe the first revelation, and the roles of Jibril, Khadija and Waraqah ibn Nawfal at the time of the first revelation. (b) What is the significance of God sending the first revelation through an angel? Give reasons for your โ€ฆ

  3. Question 3The First Islamic Community ยท 14 marks

    (a) Give an account of the persecutions suffered by the new followers of Islam in Makka. (b) What lessons can be learned from the lives of early Muslims about remaining steadfast in their faith?

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

    (a) Describe the events of the battles of Muโ€™ta and Hunayn. (b) What lessons can be learned from the Prophetโ€™s actions at the Battle of Hunayn?

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

    (a) Write about the life of สฟAisha during the years she was married to the Prophet (pbuh). (b) How can Muslims today apply lessons learned from สฟAishaโ€™s life about the importance of education and knowledge?

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2025 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_w25_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 2025?
31 marks out of 50, a C needed 20.
Which topics came up in 2058/11 Oct/Nov 2025?
Mostly The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), The First Islamic Community, 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 2025?
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.