2058 Past Paper GCE Islamiyat Examiner Report 2021

The 2058 GCE Islamiyat Examiner Report 2021 is an important Cambridge assessment resource for students, teachers, and tutors preparing for O Level Islamiyat (2058). The report was produced by Cambridge Principal Examiners after reviewing candidates’ responses in the June 2021 examination series.

The report covers the different paper variants and explains how candidates performed across questions. Cambridge examiners particularly emphasised the importance of answering exactly what the question asks, demonstrating detailed subject knowledge, and supporting responses with relevant Qur’an and Hadith quotations where appropriate.

Key Examiner Feedback

The report highlights that stronger Part (a) answers:

• Demonstrated comprehensive and accurate knowledge.
• Focused specifically on the topic asked in the question.
• Included relevant Qur’anic quotations or Hadith where appropriate.
• Provided precise details rather than general statements.

For Part (b) questions, successful candidates generally:

• Focused directly on the question.
• Presented their own opinions.
• Supported arguments with relevant information and examples.
• Developed their reasoning rather than simply describing events.

Common Weaknesses

Examiners identified several recurring problems:

• Writing everything known about a topic instead of answering the specific question.
• Providing insufficient detail in historical or religious accounts.
• Giving generalised statements without supporting evidence.
• Repeating information from Part (a) when answering Part (b).
• Failing to develop arguments with relevant examples.
• Showing limited knowledge of specific events and teachings.

For example, the report notes that stronger responses about the different ways the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) received revelation described several forms of revelation and supported them with relevant Hadith, while weaker responses focused mainly on the first revelation and omitted other relevant forms.

Paper 1 and Paper 2 Guidance

For Paper 11 and Paper 12, examiners highlighted the importance of precise knowledge, detailed accounts, and relevant evidence. Candidates who provided well-developed explanations and appropriate examples were more successful than those who relied on broad or generalised statements.

For Paper 21 and Paper 22, candidates were also expected to demonstrate detailed knowledge while ensuring that their answers remained focused on the exact wording of the question. Examiners noted that many candidates were good at expressing personal opinions in Part (b), but needed to strengthen their factual knowledge for Part (a).

Why Use the Examiner Report?

The 2058 Islamiyat Examiner Report 2021 helps students:

• Understand what Cambridge examiners expect.
• Identify common mistakes.
• Improve Part (a) factual responses.
• Develop stronger Part (b) arguments.
• Learn how to use Qur’an and Hadith evidence effectively.
• Improve relevance, accuracy, detail, and evaluation.
• Prepare more effectively using past examination papers.

Teachers and tutors can also use the report to identify common learning gaps and improve revision and classroom assessment strategies.

For complete preparation, students should use the 2058 GCE Islamiyat Examiner Report 2021 alongside the official Question Papers, Mark Schemes, Grade Thresholds, and relevant Syllabus Documents. Cambridge’s official 2058 page provides past papers and examiner reports for the qualification.