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Cambridge IGCSE Islamiyat

Islamiyat for Cambridge IGCSE (syllabus 0493) — what the qualification covers, and the study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
0493
Board
Cambridge
Qualification
IGCSE

At a glance

Qualification
Cambridge IGCSE Islamiyat
Spec code
0493
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes
Are resources available?
Yes — 6 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Where was this verified?
2026-08-19, official Cambridge specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Cambridge specification on 2026-08-19.

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The qualification

Cambridge IGCSE Islamiyat (0493)

Cambridge IGCSE Islamiyat gives learners the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the Qur’an, Hadith, the life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and the early Islamic community. — Cambridge, official syllabus page

Paper 1 (4 named topics on the Qur’an and the Prophet Muhammad) and Paper 2 (4 named topics on the Hadiths, the Rightly Guided Caliphs, and the Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam), each 1.5 hours with 5 questions (Q1-2 compulsory, plus 2 more chosen).

Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Cambridge syllabus page for your examination year.

Assessment structure

Assessment components for Cambridge Islamiyat 0493
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
Paper 1: The Qur'an and the Prophet 1h 30m 50 50% Written exam
Paper 2: Hadith and Islamic History 1h 30m 50 50% Written exam

Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-26. Both papers compulsory (grades A*-G), 1h30 each, 50 marks each. The syllabus does not print an explicit % weighting per paper; the 50/50 split is a direct arithmetic consequence of two compulsory papers each carrying an equal 50 of 100 total marks, not an estimate. Paper titles here are a descriptive summary of each paper's content (Paper 1: Qur'an/Prophet/first Islamic community; Paper 2: Hadith/Caliphs/Articles of Faith) -- the syllabus itself labels them only 'Paper 1' and 'Paper 2'. Answers given in English.

Assessment FAQs

How is Cambridge Islamiyat (0493) assessed?

Cambridge Islamiyat (0493) is assessed through: Paper 1 (The Qur'an and the Prophet) — 1h 30m, 50 marks, 50% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Hadith and Islamic History) — 1h 30m, 50 marks, 50% of the qualification. Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-26.

The subject

Islamiyat teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.

All Islamiyat at Marlbridge

Syllabus topics

The 2 topics below are the official subject content of Cambridge IGCSE Islamiyat (0493), for the 2026-2027 examination series, reproduced from the Cambridge syllabus document.

A topic listed here is part of the syllabus. It does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it — topics with resources are marked. Marlbridge currently has resources for 2 of 2 topics.

  1. 1 Paper 1

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Major Themes of the Qur’an · The History and Importance of the Qur’an · The Life and Importance of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) · The First Islamic Community

  2. 2 Paper 2

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Major Teachings in the Hadiths of the Prophet · The History and Importance of the Hadiths · The Period of Rule of the Rightly Guided Caliphs and Their Importance as Leaders · The Articles of Faith and the Pillars of Islam

Source: Cambridge Assessment International Education — official syllabus PDF — 2026-2027 series. Verified 2026-08-19. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.

Study resources

Revision material

Exam preparation

Islamiyat at other qualifications

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