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CAIE 2058 Islamiyat Paper 2, October/November 2023 Question Paper

The real October/November 2023 Paper 2 (The Hadiths, the Rightly Guided Caliphs and the Articles of Faith) question paper for CAIE 2058 Islamiyat (2058_w23_qp_21).

10 questions, 50 marks total.

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1. Question 1a4 marks

   Describe their teaching about what Muslims believe.

2. Question 1b4 marks

   Explain how Muslims can put these teachings into action.

3. Question 2a10 marks

   From the teachings given in the set Hadiths, write an account of the guidance given to Muslims in their everyday life.

4. Question 2b4 marks

   In your opinion, how easy are the Hadiths to act upon? Give reasons to support your answer.

5. Question 3a10 marks

   Write an account of ʿUthman's administration and military achievements during his caliphate.

6. Question 3b4 marks

   In your opinion what was ʿUthman's greatest act as caliph? Give reasons to support your answer.

7. Question 4a10 marks

   Describe the events of one of the following battles: • Battle of Qadisiyya • Battle of Yarmuk.

8. Question 4b4 marks

   In your opinion, did the Battle of Qadisiyya or the Battle of Yarmuk have more significance for Islam? Give reasons for your answer.

9. Question 5a10 marks

   Write about the benefits of fasting and almsgiving (zakat).

10. Question 5b4 marks

    What is the most important benefit to a Muslim of completing the annual pilgrimage (hajj)? Give reasons to support your answer.