First Term Islamic Religious Studies Examination for Primary 5

Examination on Islamic Religious Studies
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is the Arabic name for the Day of Judgment. (a) Yaumul Jaza (b) Yaumul Qiyama (c) Yaumul Hashr (d) Yaumul Hisab
2. Which of the following is a key lesson from Suratul Alaq? (a) The importance of charity (b) The command to read and seek knowledge (c) The need for fasting (d) The significance of Hajj
3. The meaning of life after death refers to the existence of human beings after their physical ________. (a) birth (b) education (c) demise (d) youth
4. All of these are stages of life after death except ________. (a) Barzakh (b) Resurrection (c) Childhood (d) Judgment
5. One of the virtuous women mentioned in the Qur’an for her strong faith in Allah is ________. (a) Khadijah (b) Aisha (c) Asiya (d) Hafsa
6. Which of these is NOT an occurrence of the Day of Qiyama? (a) The blowing of the Trumpet (b) Mountains becoming like carded wool (c) People building tall houses (d) The earth shaking violently
7. The main reason for believing in Yaumul Qiyama is to encourage people to ________. (a) fear death (b) perform good deeds (c) forget their sins (d) become wealthy
8. The correct pronunciation and recitation of Suratul Qariah involves observing the rules of ________. (a) grammar (b) Tajweed (c) poetry (d) storytelling
9. Which of these is not a lesson taught in Suratul Luqman verses 12-14? (a) Gratitude to Allah (b) Gratitude to parents (c) Shirk (d) Tawheed
10. The short history of Maryam teaches us about her ________ and devotion to Allah. (a) wealth (b) beauty (c) purity (d) power
11. Which Surah describes the Day of Judgment as a day when people will be like scattered moths? (a) Suratul Fatiha (b) Suratul Ikhlas (c) Suratul Qariah (d) Suratul Nas
12. Which of these attributes of Allah is highlighted by the concept of reward and punishment after death? (a) Mercy (b) Power (c) Justice (d) Knowledge
13. Prophet Lut’s story teaches us about avoiding ________ and upholding righteousness. (a) greed (b) mischief (c) oppression (d) immorality
14. Which of these benefits can be gained from memorizing Suratul Alaq? (a) Increasing one’s wealth (b) Strengthening one’s connection with Allah (c) Gaining worldly knowledge (d) Improving social status
15. The steadfast faith of Asiya, despite being married to a tyrannical ruler, teaches us about the importance of ________. (a) patience (b) courage (c) perseverance (d) all of the above
16. Which of the following is emphasized by the belief in life after death? (a) Accumulation of wealth (b) Accountability for one’s actions (c) Ignoring worldly responsibilities (d) Avoiding good deeds
17. The first five verses of Suratul Alaq were the ________ revelation received by Prophet Muhammad (SAW). (a) second (b) first (c) third (d) last
18. Yaumul Qiyama is the day when Allah will judge all ________. (a) angels (b) jinn (c) prophets (d) people
19. In Suratul Alaq, “Alaq” primarily refers to ________. (a) a clot of blood (b) the pen (c) the command to read (d) mankind
20. The importance of being grateful to parents is highlighted in Suratul ________ verses 12-14. (a) Fatiha (b) Ikhlas (c) Luqman (d) Nas

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

Question 1
(a) State the command mentioned in the first verse of Suratul Alaq. (2 marks)
(b) Explain two lessons derived from Suratul Alaq. (3 marks)
(c) What is the meaning of “life after death”? (3 marks)
(d) Mention two stages that begin after death. (2 marks)

Question 2
(a) Identify Asiya and state one lesson from her life. (2 marks)
(b) Narrate briefly the story of Maryam, mother of Jesus. (3 marks)
(c) Define Yaumul Qiyama. (3 marks)
(d) Describe two occurrences that will happen on the Day of Judgment. (2 marks)

Question 3
(a) What does Suratul Qariah describe about the Day of Judgment? (2 marks)
(b) Explain two lessons we can learn from Suratul Qariah. (3 marks)
(c) Why is belief in life after death important for a Muslim? (3 marks)
(d) Give two examples of good deeds that will be rewarded in the afterlife. (2 marks)

Question 4
(a) What is the main message of Suratul Luqman verses 12-14 regarding gratitude? (2 marks)
(b) Explain the concept of reward for good deeds after death. (3 marks)
(c) Describe what is meant by punishment for evil deeds after death. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two moral lessons from the stories of Prophet Lut. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Yaumul Qiyama
Question 2 – ✅ (b) The command to read and seek knowledge
Question 3 – ✅ (c) demise
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Childhood
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Asiya
Question 6 – ✅ (c) People building tall houses
Question 7 – ✅ (b) perform good deeds
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Tajweed
Question 9 – ✅ (c) Shirk
Question 10 – ✅ (c) purity
Question 11 – ✅ (c) Suratul Qariah
Question 12 – ✅ (c) Justice
Question 13 – ✅ (d) immorality
Question 14 – ✅ (b) Strengthening one’s connection with Allah
Question 15 – ✅ (d) all of the above
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Accountability for one’s actions
Question 17 – ✅ (b) first
Question 18 – ✅ (d) people
Question 19 – ✅ (a) a clot of blood
Question 20 – ✅ (c) Luqman