Pick a real past paper question, write your answer, and see it marked against the published descriptors. The mark is held inside the level's band rather than chosen freely.
How does marking work for CAIE 2058 Islamiyat?
On CIEMate, marking a CAIE 2058 Islamiyat answer means picking a real past paper question, writing a response, and having it marked against the published level descriptors: what earned marks, what was missing, and the failings examiners have reported for that question.
Paper 1: The Qur'an, the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and the First Community
The Qur'an, the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and the First Community: Five questions, each with two parts. Answer Question 1, Question 2 and two others. Worth 50 marks, over 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Major themes of the Qur'an
- The history and importance of the Qur'an
- The life and importance of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
- The first Islamic community
Paper 2: The Hadiths, the Rightly Guided Caliphs and the Articles of Faith
The Hadiths, the Rightly Guided Caliphs and the Articles of Faith: Five questions, each with two parts. Answer Question 1, Question 2 and two others. Worth 50 marks, over 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Major teachings in the Hadiths of the Prophet
- The history and importance of the Hadiths
- The period of rule of the Rightly Guided Caliphs and their importance as leaders
- The Articles of Faith and the Pillars of Islam
Example questions
- What is the importance of the Hadiths of the Prophet (pbuh)?
- Explain how the teachings of the Qur'an apply to a Muslim's life today
- How should I structure a 10 mark answer?