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Overview of Cambridge O-Level Islamiyat Assessment for Papers 1 and 2

The Cambridge O-Level Islamiyat Assessment consists of two papers, each designed to evaluate candidates' understanding of Islamic teachings, history, and beliefs. Paper 1 includes five questions covering the Qur’an and the life of Prophet Muhammad, while Paper 2 focuses on Hadiths and the early caliphate. Candidates must answer specific questions, with a total of 50 marks available in each paper. The syllabus aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of Islam's major sources and foster critical thinking about religious and historical contexts.

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Overview of Cambridge O-Level Islamiyat Assessment for Papers 1 and 2

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  1. Cambridge O-level Islamiyat Assessment at a glance

  2. Paper 1 contains 5 questions of which candidates must answer Question 1, Question 2 and two other. Major themes of the Qur’an : Three passages will be set from the list in Appendix 1, of which candidates may choose any two. [8 marks] The history and importance of the Qur’an: This question is usually set in more than on part, and requires an essay length answer. [14 marks] The life and importance of the Prophet Muhammad: One or two questions are set, usually in more than one part, requiring essay length answers. [14 marks] The first Islamic community: One or two questions are set, usually in more than one part, requiring essay length answers. [14 marks] Total marks = 50 Paper-1 1 ½ hours

  3. Paper 2 contains 5 questions of which candidates must answer Question1, Question 2 and two others. Major teachings of the Hadiths of the Prophet: Four passages are set from the list in Appendix 2, of which candidates may choose any two. [8 marks] 2. The history and importance of the Hadiths: This question is usually set in more than one part, and requires an essay length answer. [14 marks] The period of rule of the Rightly Guided Caliphs and their importance as leaders: One or two questions are set, usually in more than one part, requiring essay length answers. [14 marks] The Articles of Faith and the Pillars of Islam: One or two questions are set, usually in more than one part, requiring essay length answers. [14 marks] Total mark = 50. Paper 2 1½ hours

  4. The aims of the syllabus are to enable candidates to: Acquire a knowledge of the major sources of Islam, its main beliefs and its early history Develop an enquiring approach to the study of Islam Identify and explore the religious, historical and moral questions raised in the material they study. Aims

  5. Candidates should be able to demonstrate that they have closely studied the topics set. They should be able to: AO1: Recall, select and present relevant facts from the main elements of the faith and history of Islam AO2: Demonstrate understanding of their significance in the teachings of Islam and in the lives of Muslims. The following two grids give descriptions of the expected levels of response in the examination, and the marks allocated in the parts of Questions 1 (8 marks) and Questions 2-5 (14 marks). Assessment objectives

  6. AO1: Knowledge-part (a) questions

  7. AO2: Understanding – part (b) questions

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