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

Islamiyat 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2025 past paper

Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Paper 1 (The Qur'an and the life of the Prophet), variant 2, 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
30
Open the question paperMark scheme

File names: 2058_w25_qp_12 · 2058_w25_ms_12

Grade thresholds for 2058/12 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
3025201715

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2025 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)228
The Qur'an — Themes and Teachings222
The First Islamic Community114

Questions in 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2025

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

    Choose any two of the following passages from the Qur’an. (a) Briefly describe the main theme(s) in each passage. (b) Briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today. (i) Sura 6.75–79 75. So also did We …

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

    (a) Write about how God describes Himself. Refer to three of the following set passages: Suras …

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

    (a) Describe the way the Prophet (pbuh) began openly calling the Makkans to Islam and their reaction. (b) What lessons can Muslims learn from the Prophet’s reaction to the Makkans’ response to his calls, and apply in their own lives?

  4. Question 4The First Islamic Community · 14 marks

    (a) Describe the way the relationship between the Emigrants (Muhajirun) and Helpers (Ansar) developed in Madina. (b) To what extent can relationships such as those between the Ansar and Muhajirun be developed by Muslims today?

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

    (a) Write about the main roles played by the Scribes of the Prophet (pbuh). (b) To what extent is it easier to record Islamic knowledge now than in the time of the Prophet (pbuh)?

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2025 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (2058_w25_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 2025?
30 marks out of 50, a C needed 20.
Which topics came up in 2058/12 Oct/Nov 2025?
Mostly The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), The Qur'an — Themes and Teachings, The First Islamic Community. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 2058/12 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.