Examination on Islamic Religious Studies
Class: JSS 3
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. ________ is the attribute of Allah meaning the All-Seeing. (a) Al-Basir (b) Al-Sami’ (c) Al-Alim (d) Al-Ahad
2. Suratul Mulk is the ________ chapter of the Qur’an. (a) 67th (b) 1st (c) 114th (d) 30th
3. An example of Allah’s attribute of Al-Khaliq is ________. (a) Creating the heavens and earth (b) Forgiving sins (c) Providing sustenance (d) Hearing prayers
4. Which of the following is a contribution of Abubakar As-Siddiq to Islam? (a) Compilation of the Qur’an (b) Building the Ka’aba (c) Leading the migration to Madinah (d) Writing the Hadith
5. All of these are lessons from Hadith 11 except ________. (a) Avoiding doubtful matters (b) Seeking lawful earnings (c) Engaging in backbiting (d) Protecting one’s religion
6. Which of these is NOT an attribute of Allah? (a) Al-Ghaffar (b) Al-Kareem (c) Al-Jahil (d) Al-Hakeem
7. The main reason for good human relationship is ________. (a) To gain popularity (b) To foster peace and unity (c) To avoid responsibility (d) To show off wealth
8. The correct step in seeking forgiveness is ________. (a) Blaming others for your mistakes (b) Hiding your wrongdoings (c) Sincerely regretting and asking for Allah’s pardon (d) Repeating the same mistake
9. Which of these is not a lesson from Suratul Mulk verses 6-10? (a) Warning against hellfire (b) The power of Allah’s creation (c) The importance of giving charity (d) The questioning of disbelievers
10. Umar bin Al-Khattab was known by the title of ________. (a) As-Siddiq (b) Al-Farooq (c) Dhun-Nurayn (d) Al-Amin
11. ________ is a Nigerian scholar who led a jihad in the 19th century. (a) Sheikh Lemu (b) Uthman Dan Fodio (c) Sheikh Gumi (d) Abubakar Gumi
12. The attribute of Allah, Al-Ahad, means ________. (a) The One (b) The Unique (c) The Eternally Besought (d) The All-Forgiving
13. Which of the following is an example of cleanliness of body? (a) Washing hands before eating (b) Wearing new clothes (c) Thinking good thoughts (d) Forgiving others
14. Hadith 12 emphasizes the importance of ________. (a) Patience and perseverance (b) Seeking knowledge (c) Being truthful (d) Helping the needy
15. ________ was the first Caliph of Islam after the death of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). (a) Umar (b) Uthman (c) Ali (d) Abubakar
16. The meaning of ‘Tabaraka’ in Suratul Mulk is ________. (a) Blessed be (b) Glorified be (c) Praised be (d) Feared be
17. One of the contributions of Uthman Dan Fodio to Islam was ________. (a) Establishing the Sokoto Caliphate (b) Discovering America (c) Inventing the printing press (d) Building the pyramids
18. Which of these describes good human relationship? (a) Being hostile to neighbours (b) Treating everyone with respect (c) Spreading rumours (d) Being selfish
19. The attribute of Allah, Al-Ghaffar, means ________. (a) The All-Powerful (b) The All-Forgiving (c) The All-Knowing (d) The All-Seeing
20. In Suratul Mulk verse 3, Allah challenges humans to find ________ in His creation. (a) Flaws (b) Beauty (c) Wealth (d) Knowledge
21. The period of Abubakar’s caliphate was marked by ________. (a) Expansion of the empire (b) Wars of apostasy (c) Economic prosperity (d) Technological advancements
22. Which of the following is a human attribute related to good conduct? (a) Envy (b) Pride (c) Forgiveness (d) Arrogance
23. The attribute of Allah, Al-Musawwir, means ________. (a) The Fashioner (b) The Creator (c) The Provider (d) The Sustainer
24. Hadith 13 teaches us about ________. (a) The importance of cleanliness (b) The benefits of fasting (c) The prohibition of backbiting (d) The virtues of generosity
25. ________ is a key aspect of cleanliness of mind. (a) Keeping your room tidy (b) Avoiding evil thoughts (c) Washing your clothes (d) Eating healthy food
26. One of Umar’s contributions to Islam was ________. (a) Establishing the Hijri calendar (b) Composing the Qur’an (c) Leading the first Hajj (d) Writing the Sirah
27. The attribute of Allah, Al-Wahhab, means ________. (a) The Giver (b) The Protector (c) The Judge (d) The Maintainer
28. Suratul Mulk discusses the punishment for those who ________ Allah. (a) Obey (b) Believe in (c) Disobey (d) Praise
29. Which of these is a characteristic of Abubakar As-Siddiq? (a) Cowardice (b) Truthfulness (c) Dishonesty (d) Arrogance
30. The attribute of Allah, Al-Razzaq, means ________. (a) The Provider (b) The Forgiver (c) The King (d) The Holy
31. The lessons from Uthman Dan Fodio’s struggles include ________. (a) The importance of tribalism (b) The need for unity and justice (c) The benefits of oppression (d) The superiority of one group over another
32. Which of these is essential for maintaining cleanliness of clothes? (a) Wearing dirty clothes (b) Washing them regularly (c) Borrowing clothes (d) Keeping them in a dusty place
33. The attribute of Allah, Al-Qahhar, means ________. (a) The Subduer (b) The Forgiver (c) The Hearer (d) The Seer
34. Hadith 14 talks about ________. (a) The dangers of wealth (b) The prohibition of shedding Muslim blood (c) The importance of prayer (d) The virtues of patience
35. The caliphate of Umar bin Al-Khattab was known for its ________. (a) Stagnation (b) Rapid expansion and administrative reforms (c) Cultural isolation (d) Religious conflicts
36. ________ is a fundamental aspect of good human relations. (a) Suspicion (b) Trust (c) Deceit (d) Hatred
37. The attribute of Allah, Al-Fattah, means ________. (a) The Opener (b) The Closer (c) The Creator (d) The Sustainer
38. Which of the following is an example of a good response to a greeting? (a) Ignoring the person (b) Replying with a smile and ‘Wa alaikumussalam’ (c) Turning your back (d) Shouting at the person
39. Suratul Mulk verse 7 describes the ________ of Hellfire. (a) Beauty (b) Roaring (c) Silence (d) Gardens
40. The title ‘As-Siddiq’ means ________. (a) The Truthful (b) The Just (c) The Brave (d) The Wise

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions.

1. (a) State two attributes of Allah mentioned in Suratul Mulk verses 1-5. (2 marks)
(b) Briefly explain the meaning of the attribute Al-Ahad. (3 marks)
(c) Discuss two lessons derived from Suratul Mulk verses 6-10. (3 marks)
(d) Give two examples of Allah’s power as described in Suratul Mulk. (2 marks)

2. (a) Narrate two significant events from the life history of Abubakar As-Siddiq. (2 marks)
(b) Explain two major contributions of Abubakar As-Siddiq to the development of Islam. (3 marks)
(c) What was the title given to Umar bin Al-Khattab and why? (3 marks)
(d) Mention two administrative reforms introduced during the caliphate of Umar. (2 marks)

3. (a) Define good human relationship in Islam. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the importance of forgiveness in human interaction. (3 marks)
(c) Differentiate between cleanliness of mind and cleanliness of body. (3 marks)
(d) Provide two examples of good greeting and response in Islam. (2 marks)

4. (a) Who was Uthman Dan Fodio and what was his primary goal? (2 marks)
(b) Discuss two key contributions of Uthman Dan Fodio to Islam in Nigeria. (3 marks)
(c) State the main lesson from Hadith 11 (An-Nawawi). (3 marks)
(d) How does Hadith 14 (An-Nawawi) guide Muslims in their interactions? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (a) Al-Basir
Question 2 – ✅ (a) 67th
Question 3 – ✅ (a) Creating the heavens and earth
Question 4 – ✅ (a) Compilation of the Qur’an
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Engaging in backbiting
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Al-Jahil
Question 7 – ✅ (b) To foster peace and unity
Question 8 – ✅ (c) Sincerely regretting and asking for Allah’s pardon
Question 9 – ✅ (c) The importance of giving charity
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Al-Farooq
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Uthman Dan Fodio
Question 12 – ✅ (a) The One
Question 13 – ✅ (a) Washing hands before eating
Question 14 – ✅ (a) Patience and perseverance
Question 15 – ✅ (d) Abubakar
Question 16 – ✅ (a) Blessed be
Question 17 – ✅ (a) Establishing the Sokoto Caliphate
Question 18 – ✅ (b) Treating everyone with respect
Question 19 – ✅ (b) The All-Forgiving
Question 20 – ✅ (a) Flaws
Question 21 – ✅ (b) Wars of apostasy
Question 22 – ✅ (c) Forgiveness
Question 23 – ✅ (a) The Fashioner
Question 24 – ✅ (d) The virtues of generosity
Question 25 – ✅ (b) Avoiding evil thoughts
Question 26 – ✅ (a) Establishing the Hijri calendar
Question 27 – ✅ (a) The Giver
Question 28 – ✅ (c) Disobey
Question 29 – ✅ (b) Truthfulness
Question 30 – ✅ (a) The Provider
Question 31 – ✅ (b) The need for unity and justice
Question 32 – ✅ (b) Washing them regularly
Question 33 – ✅ (a) The Subduer
Question 34 – ✅ (b) The prohibition of shedding Muslim blood
Question 35 – ✅ (b) Rapid expansion and administrative reforms
Question 36 – ✅ (b) Trust
Question 37 – ✅ (a) The Opener
Question 38 – ✅ (b) Replying with a smile and ‘Wa alaikumussalam’
Question 39 – ✅ (b) Roaring
Question 40 – ✅ (a) The Truthful