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O Level
Islamiat
Syllabus 2058Cambridge International
Cambridge O Level Islamiat (2058) covers the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the major themes of the Quran, the Hadith, the Pillars of Islam and early Islamic history. Two papers, 50 marks each. Compulsory for many Pakistani students and a strong scoring subject when prepared well.
Key topics
- Major themes of the Quran (passages from Surah Al-Fatiha, Al-Baqarah, etc.)
- Life and importance of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
- First Islamic community at Madinah
- Pillars of Islam (Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj)
- Hadith and its classification
- The four Rightly Guided Caliphs
Exam tips
- 01Memorise Quranic passage themes — examiners want themes, not literal translation.
- 02Include Quranic references and Ahadith in your answers — they boost marks significantly.
- 03Practice writing structured answers: introduction → main points with references → conclusion.
- 04Practice past papers from at least the last 5 sessions — pattern recognition is half the battle.
- 05Master the CAIE command words: define, explain, evaluate, calculate, describe, compare, state.