Syllabus Overview of CAIE Islamiat 2058


Syllabus Overview of Islamiat 2058

Each of these topics will be discussed and analyzed in detail in this blog. This is the foundation of your Islamic faith and also your O level Islamiat exam. These topics are not only applicable to 2058 students, but they are equally applicable to all students sitting for Islamiat/ Islamic Studies exams from any other board. The other parts of the syllabus necessary for the exams will be given soon. 

3.    Syllabus overview

All candidates take two written papers and answer in English. Both papers must be taken for the candidate to be awarded a grade. Candidates are eligible for grades A* to E.

Paper 1            1 ½ hours

Paper 1 contains five 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 from the list in Appendix 1, of which candidates 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 (pbuh):       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]

Total mark = 50

Paper 2            1 ½ hours

Paper 2 contains five questions of which candidates must answer Question 1, Question 2 and two others.

1.    Major teachings in the Hadiths of the Prophet:            Four passages are set from the list in Appendix 2, 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 and the Pillars of Islam:  One or two questions are set, usually in more than one part, requiring essay length answers. [14 marks] Total mark = 50

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