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CAIE 2058 Islamiyat Paper 2, May/June 2025 Question Paper

The real May/June 2025 Paper 2 (The Hadiths, the Rightly Guided Caliphs and the Articles of Faith) question paper for CAIE 2058 Islamiyat (2058_s25_qp_21).

10 questions, 50 marks total.

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1. Question 1a4 marks

   describe their teachings about what Muslims believe

2. Question 1b4 marks

   explain how Muslims can put these teachings into action.

3. Question 2a10 marks

   Write about the rules of analogy (qiyas) to show how it is used in law making. Give two examples of its use by Muslims today.

4. Question 2b4 marks

   Why in your opinion are some Muslims reluctant to use qiyas to find solutions for everyday problems?

5. Question 3a10 marks

   Write about how Abu Bakr set the example of leadership as the first Caliph of Islam.

6. Question 3b4 marks

   In your opinion which was the greatest service of Abu Bakr as Caliph? Give reasons to support your answer.

7. Question 4a10 marks

   Write a detailed account of Muslim belief in predestination and decree.

8. Question 4b4 marks

   How does belief in predestination strengthen a Muslim's belief in God?

9. Question 5a10 marks

   Write a detailed account of the Pillar of alms-giving (zakat) giving its benefits.

10. Question 5b4 marks

    In your opinion does the giving of zakat benefit the individual more or the society? Give reasons for your answer.