2058_s26_qp_21 2026 May-June Islamiyat 2058 Question Paper 2 Variant 1 · Cambridge CAIE O Level

Loading document...

2058_s26_qp_21.pdf

2058_s26_qp_212026 May-June Islamiyat 2058 Question Paper 2 Variant 1

This is the official Cambridge O Level Islamiyat (2058) Question Paper 2 (Variant 1) 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_21 · 2058/21/m/j/26 qp · 2058/21 May/June 2026 qp

Paper 2: Islamic history and sources This is Paper 2: Islamic history and sources, worth 50 marks with a duration of 1h 30m. Covers the life of the Prophet, the caliphs, and Islamic sources. Part (b) focuses on how teachings must be acted upon in daily life — not just their importance.

To self-assess your performance, use this question paper alongside the corresponding mark scheme (2058_s26_ms_21). 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).

Studying Islamiyat?

Every past paper on this site stays free. These are the worked answers and notes our specialists write on top of them.

Same paper, other years

Islamiyat (2058) Question Paper 2 (Variant 1) from other exam sessions — practise the same paper across the years, then check each one against its mark scheme.

Examiner Insights — Paper 2: Islamic history and sources

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

3

Confusing battles (Nihawand/Nahrawan/Qadissiya)

confused it with the Battle of Nahrawan fought in the caliphate of Hazrat Ali.2058/22, June 2023

How to fix: Nihawand (642 CE) = decisive battle against Persia during Hazrat Umar's caliphate. Nahrawan (658 CE) = battle against the Kharijites during Hazrat Ali's caliphate. Qadissiya (636 CE) = earlier Persian campaign under Hazrat Umar. Learn the caliph, date, and opponent for each.

4

Confusing predestination with Tawhid or Day of Judgment

confused God's predestination and decree with either Tauhid or Day of Judgment.2058/22, June 2023

How to fix: Predestination (Al-Qadr) = belief that God has knowledge of all that will happen. Tawhid = oneness of God. Day of Judgment = accountability for deeds. These are separate articles of faith — do not merge them. Define each distinctly.

5

Writing about physical benefits of fasting when moral/spiritual benefits are asked

Part (b) answers are evaluative, and for Paper 2 the 1(b) focusses on how teachings must be acted upon.2058/21, June 2023

How to fix: Read the question carefully. If it asks for moral or spiritual benefits, focus on self-discipline, empathy for the poor, closeness to God, and taqwa. Physical or health benefits are irrelevant to such questions and earn no marks.

View full exam guide for Islamiyat (2058) →

All Islamiyat (2058) Papers — 2026 May-June

Browse all 2026 May-June papers →

More Islamiyat (2058) Past Papers

View all Islamiyat (2058) sessions →

Islamiyat Exam Guide: How to Score Higher

Top mistakes, scoring patterns & answer frameworks from 4 official Cambridge documents