2058_s26_qp_12 2026 May-June Islamiyat 2058 Question Paper 1 Variant 2 · Cambridge CAIE O Level

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2058_s26_qp_122026 May-June Islamiyat 2058 Question Paper 1 Variant 2

This is the official Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Question Paper 1 (Variant 2) from the 2026 May-June examination session. This question paper was sat by Cambridge students worldwide in 2026 and is published by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). Use it for timed practice under exam conditions to build familiarity with the question format, mark allocation, and time pressure.

Also referenced as: 2058_s26_qp_12 · 2058/12/m/j/26 qp · 2058/12 May/June 2026 qp

Paper 1: Core Islamic teachings This is Paper 1: Core Islamic teachings, worth 50 marks with a duration of 1h 30m. Covers Quran, Hadith, and core Islamic beliefs and practices. Part (a) = knowledge recall, (b) = evaluative response showing relevance and application.

To self-assess your performance, use this question paper alongside the corresponding mark scheme (2058_s26_ms_12). Attempt the entire paper under timed conditions before opening the mark scheme — this trains both your subject knowledge and exam technique. Mark each question and record whether marks were lost due to knowledge gaps, method errors, or careless mistakes.

The most effective way to use this Islamiyat question paper is to simulate real exam conditions: set a timer for the full duration, work without notes, and write your answers on separate paper. After finishing, mark yourself using the official mark scheme — do not check answers during the paper. This builds exam stamina and reveals your genuine readiness. Repeat this process across 3–5 sessions to identify recurring weak topics in Islamiyat (2058).

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Examiner Insights — Paper 1: Core Islamic teachings

Based on analysis of 4 official Cambridge documents (2023, 2024, 2025)

1

Paraphrasing Quranic translations instead of analysing themes

Some common mistakes include mixing themes with other Suras or paraphrasing the given translation.2058/11, June 2023

How to fix: Do not retell the Sura in your own words. Instead, identify the main themes (e.g., Tawhid, accountability, mercy) and explain what each theme teaches Muslims. Link themes to the specific Sura, not to other Suras.

2

Repeating part (a) content in part (b)

Some common mistakes include mixing themes with other Suras or paraphrasing the given translation.2058/11, June 2023

How to fix: Part (b) is evaluative — it asks about relevance, significance, or application. Do not repeat facts from part (a). Instead, discuss WHY the teaching matters, HOW it applies to Muslim life today, or WHAT impact it has on believers.

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Mixing themes between different Suras — attributing Ikhlas themes to Ayat ul Kursi etc.

Many candidates were limited to mid-range marks because they either simply paraphrased the translation of the passages selected, mixed theses from different passages, confused the themes of Sura Ikhlas with Ayat ul Kursi, or did not offer enough elaboration for a selected theme.2058 Paper 12, May/June 2025

How to fix: Memorise each set Sura with TWO OR THREE distinct themes uniquely associated with it. Sura Ikhlas — Tawhid (oneness), Ahad, Samad, God having no progeny. Ayat ul Kursi — God's omnipotence, omniscience, His sovereignty over creation, intercession. Sura Fatiha — seeking guidance and mercy. Sura Duha — God's care for the Prophet, reliance on God in hardship. Always label each theme with the specific Sura it comes from and never blend themes across passages.

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