Syllabus 2058 2013 / 14 at a glance
Cambridge O Level Islamiyat
Syllabus 2013-14 code 2058
All candidates take two written papers and answer in English. Both papers must be taken for the candidate to be awarded a grade.
Syllabus 2013-14 code 2058
Paper 1 1½ hours
Total mark = 50.
Paper 1 contains 5 questions of which candidates must answer Question 1, Question 2 and two
others.
1. Major themes of the Qur’an: Three passages will be set , of whichcandidates may choose any two. [8 marks]
2. The history and importance of the Qur’an: This question is usually set in more than one part, and
requires an essay length answer. [14 marks]
3. The life and importance of the Prophet Muhammad: One or two questions are set, usually in
more than one part, requiring essay length answers. [14 marks]
4. The first Islamic community: One or two questions are set, usually in more than one part,
requiring essay length answers. [14 marks]
Paper 2 1½ hours 1½ hours
Total mark = 50.
Paper 2 contains 5 questions of which candidates must answer Question 1, Question 2 and twoothers.
1. Major teachings of the Hadiths of the Prophet: Four passages are set ,of which candidates may choose any two. [8 marks]
2. The history and importance of the Hadiths: This question is usually set in more than one part, and requires an essay length answer. [14 marks]
3. The period of rule of the Rightly Guided Caliphs and their importance as leaders; One or two
questions are set, usually in more than one part, requiring essay length answers. [14 marks]
4. The Articles of Faith (including jihad) and the Pillars of Islam: One or two questions are set, usually in more than one part, requiring essay length answers. [14 marks]
