New Curriculum First Term Islamic Studies examination for JSS 1

Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Subject: Islamic Studies
Time: 2 hours
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all 40 questions. Each question carries 1 mark.

1. Which explanation most accurately describes Suratul Tariq? (a) Suratul Buruj is among the surahs chosen for memorisation    (b) Suratul Tariq is one of the selected Qur’anic chapters for recitation this term    (c) Suratul Inshiqaq is included in the term’s Qur’anic reading and writing activities    (d) Hadith 11 teaches leaving what causes doubt for what does not cause doubt
2. In the context of Suratul Buruj, which statement is correct? (a) Suratul Buruj is among the surahs chosen for memorisation    (b) Suratul Tariq is one of the selected Qur’anic chapters for recitation this term    (c) Suratul Inshiqaq is included in the term’s Qur’anic reading and writing activities    (d) Hadith 11 teaches leaving what causes doubt for what does not cause doubt
3. The concept of Suratul Inshiqaq is best explained as ________. (a) Suratul Buruj is among the surahs chosen for memorisation    (b) Hadith 11 teaches leaving what causes doubt for what does not cause doubt    (c) Suratul Tariq is one of the selected Qur’anic chapters for recitation this term    (d) Suratul Inshiqaq is included in the term’s Qur’anic reading and writing activities
4. An accurate description of Hadith 11 of An-Nawawi is ________. (a) Hadith 12 highlights avoiding matters that do not concern a person    (b) Suratul Inshiqaq is included in the term’s Qur’anic reading and writing activities    (c) Hadith 11 teaches leaving what causes doubt for what does not cause doubt    (d) Hadith 13 teaches wishing for others the good one wishes for oneself
5. Which explanation most accurately describes Hadith 12 of An-Nawawi? (a) Hadith 11 teaches leaving what causes doubt for what does not cause doubt    (b) Hadith 13 teaches wishing for others the good one wishes for oneself    (c) Hadith 12 highlights avoiding matters that do not concern a person    (d) Hadith 14 addresses the sanctity of a Muslim’s life and serious limits on punishment
6. In the context of Hadith 13 of An-Nawawi, which statement is correct? (a) Hadith 12 highlights avoiding matters that do not concern a person    (b) Hadith 13 teaches wishing for others the good one wishes for oneself    (c) Hadith 14 addresses the sanctity of a Muslim’s life and serious limits on punishment    (d) Hadith 11 teaches leaving what causes doubt for what does not cause doubt
7. The concept of Hadith 14 of An-Nawawi is best explained as ________. (a) Hadith 14 addresses the sanctity of a Muslim’s life and serious limits on punishment    (b) Hadith 13 teaches wishing for others the good one wishes for oneself    (c) Hadith 15 encourages good speech, hospitality and regard for neighbours    (d) Hadith 12 highlights avoiding matters that do not concern a person
8. An accurate description of Hadith 15 of An-Nawawi is ________. (a) Hadith 14 addresses the sanctity of a Muslim’s life and serious limits on punishment    (b) Understanding hadith involves accurate reading and conveying its teaching in suitable language    (c) Hadith 13 teaches wishing for others the good one wishes for oneself    (d) Hadith 15 encourages good speech, hospitality and regard for neighbours
9. Which explanation most accurately describes Hadith reading and translation? (a) Application means putting recited and understood religious guidance into action    (b) Hadith 15 encourages good speech, hospitality and regard for neighbours    (c) Hadith 14 addresses the sanctity of a Muslim’s life and serious limits on punishment    (d) Understanding hadith involves accurate reading and conveying its teaching in suitable language
10. In the context of Applying Qur’an and Hadith teachings, which statement is correct? (a) Understanding hadith involves accurate reading and conveying its teaching in suitable language    (b) Hadith 15 encourages good speech, hospitality and regard for neighbours    (c) Application means putting recited and understood religious guidance into action    (d) Hadith 14 addresses the sanctity of a Muslim’s life and serious limits on punishment
11. A practical example relating to Suratul Tariq is ________. (a) Reciting a memorised portion of Suratul Buruj without prompts    (b) Reading selected verses of Suratul Tariq aloud accurately    (c) Copying a selected verse of Suratul Inshiqaq carefully    (d) Choosing a clearly honest action rather than a doubtful one
12. During a practical lesson on Suratul Buruj, which observation is most relevant? (a) Reciting a memorised portion of Suratul Buruj without prompts    (b) Reading selected verses of Suratul Tariq aloud accurately    (c) Copying a selected verse of Suratul Inshiqaq carefully    (d) Choosing a clearly honest action rather than a doubtful one
13. Which of the following demonstrates Suratul Inshiqaq correctly? (a) Copying a selected verse of Suratul Inshiqaq carefully    (b) Reciting a memorised portion of Suratul Buruj without prompts    (c) Choosing a clearly honest action rather than a doubtful one    (d) Reading selected verses of Suratul Tariq aloud accurately
14. Which situation best illustrates Hadith 11 of An-Nawawi? (a) Keeping away from needless interference in others’ affairs    (b) Copying a selected verse of Suratul Inshiqaq carefully    (c) Helping a classmate obtain learning materials    (d) Choosing a clearly honest action rather than a doubtful one
15. A practical example relating to Hadith 12 of An-Nawawi is ________. (a) Choosing a clearly honest action rather than a doubtful one    (b) Helping a classmate obtain learning materials    (c) Keeping away from needless interference in others’ affairs    (d) Showing respect for the value of human life
16. During a practical lesson on Hadith 13 of An-Nawawi, which observation is most relevant? (a) Keeping away from needless interference in others’ affairs    (b) Helping a classmate obtain learning materials    (c) Showing respect for the value of human life    (d) Choosing a clearly honest action rather than a doubtful one
17. Which of the following demonstrates Hadith 14 of An-Nawawi correctly? (a) Helping a classmate obtain learning materials    (b) Showing respect for the value of human life    (c) Speaking kindly to neighbours and visitors    (d) Keeping away from needless interference in others’ affairs
18. Which situation best illustrates Hadith 15 of An-Nawawi? (a) Speaking kindly to neighbours and visitors    (b) Showing respect for the value of human life    (c) Explaining a selected hadith in simple English after reading it    (d) Helping a classmate obtain learning materials
19. A practical example relating to Hadith reading and translation is ________. (a) Practising truthful speech and kindness in daily interactions    (b) Speaking kindly to neighbours and visitors    (c) Showing respect for the value of human life    (d) Explaining a selected hadith in simple English after reading it
20. During a practical lesson on Applying Qur’an and Hadith teachings, which observation is most relevant? (a) Explaining a selected hadith in simple English after reading it    (b) Speaking kindly to neighbours and visitors    (c) Practising truthful speech and kindness in daily interactions    (d) Showing respect for the value of human life
21. A pupil working on Suratul Tariq should first consider ________. (a) Connect the teaching with responsible everyday behaviour    (b) Read and explain the hadith before applying its teaching    (c) Follow the taught pronunciation and recitation pattern    (d) Demonstrate kindness and fairness towards others
22. The recommended procedure relating to Suratul Buruj is ________. (a) Demonstrate kindness and fairness towards others    (b) Review the verses in the correct sequence    (c) Connect the teaching with responsible everyday behaviour    (d) Interpret the text carefully and avoid taking justice into personal hands
23. Which action is most appropriate when applying Suratul Inshiqaq? (a) Match written Arabic words with the recited verse    (b) Interpret the text carefully and avoid taking justice into personal hands    (c) Demonstrate kindness and fairness towards others    (d) Say what is good or remain silent instead of harming others
24. When carrying out Hadith 11 of An-Nawawi, the correct approach is to ________. (a) Say what is good or remain silent instead of harming others    (b) Interpret the text carefully and avoid taking justice into personal hands    (c) Preserve the intended meaning while translating the text    (d) Read and explain the hadith before applying its teaching
25. A pupil working on Hadith 12 of An-Nawawi should first consider ________. (a) Preserve the intended meaning while translating the text    (b) Follow the taught pronunciation and recitation pattern    (c) Say what is good or remain silent instead of harming others    (d) Connect the teaching with responsible everyday behaviour
26. The recommended procedure relating to Hadith 13 of An-Nawawi is ________. (a) Link a selected verse or hadith to appropriate conduct    (b) Review the verses in the correct sequence    (c) Demonstrate kindness and fairness towards others    (d) Preserve the intended meaning while translating the text
27. Which action is most appropriate when applying Hadith 14 of An-Nawawi? (a) Match written Arabic words with the recited verse    (b) Interpret the text carefully and avoid taking justice into personal hands    (c) Read and explain the hadith before applying its teaching    (d) Link a selected verse or hadith to appropriate conduct
28. When carrying out Hadith 15 of An-Nawawi, the correct approach is to ________. (a) Say what is good or remain silent instead of harming others    (b) Read and explain the hadith before applying its teaching    (c) Connect the teaching with responsible everyday behaviour    (d) Match written Arabic words with the recited verse
29. A pupil working on Hadith reading and translation should first consider ________. (a) Preserve the intended meaning while translating the text    (b) Connect the teaching with responsible everyday behaviour    (c) Read and explain the hadith before applying its teaching    (d) Demonstrate kindness and fairness towards others
30. The recommended procedure relating to Applying Qur’an and Hadith teachings is ________. (a) Demonstrate kindness and fairness towards others    (b) Connect the teaching with responsible everyday behaviour    (c) Interpret the text carefully and avoid taking justice into personal hands    (d) Link a selected verse or hadith to appropriate conduct
31. With respect to Suratul Tariq, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Interfering in others’ private matters without a good reason    (b) Choosing a doubtful action while ignoring a sound alternative    (c) Substituting guessed words while reciting a verse    (d) Denying others a benefit that one desires personally
32. Which practice is a likely mistake in Suratul Buruj? (a) Denying others a benefit that one desires personally    (b) Rearranging verses when trying to memorise the surah    (c) Interfering in others’ private matters without a good reason    (d) Using the hadith to justify private violence
33. A difficulty that should be avoided in Suratul Inshiqaq is ________. (a) Using the hadith to justify private violence    (b) Omitting words from an assigned Qur’anic passage    (c) Denying others a benefit that one desires personally    (d) Spreading insults and harmful rumours
34. Which action may lead to an unsatisfactory result in Hadith 11 of An-Nawawi? (a) Choosing a doubtful action while ignoring a sound alternative    (b) Spreading insults and harmful rumours    (c) Using the hadith to justify private violence    (d) Changing a hadith’s moral teaching during translation
35. With respect to Hadith 12 of An-Nawawi, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Changing a hadith’s moral teaching during translation    (b) Substituting guessed words while reciting a verse    (c) Spreading insults and harmful rumours    (d) Interfering in others’ private matters without a good reason
36. Which practice is a likely mistake in Hadith 13 of An-Nawawi? (a) Memorising texts while deliberately ignoring their moral guidance    (b) Rearranging verses when trying to memorise the surah    (c) Denying others a benefit that one desires personally    (d) Changing a hadith’s moral teaching during translation
37. A difficulty that should be avoided in Hadith 14 of An-Nawawi is ________. (a) Omitting words from an assigned Qur’anic passage    (b) Choosing a doubtful action while ignoring a sound alternative    (c) Using the hadith to justify private violence    (d) Memorising texts while deliberately ignoring their moral guidance
38. Which action may lead to an unsatisfactory result in Hadith 15 of An-Nawawi? (a) Choosing a doubtful action while ignoring a sound alternative    (b) Spreading insults and harmful rumours    (c) Interfering in others’ private matters without a good reason    (d) Omitting words from an assigned Qur’anic passage
39. With respect to Hadith reading and translation, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Changing a hadith’s moral teaching during translation    (b) Interfering in others’ private matters without a good reason    (c) Choosing a doubtful action while ignoring a sound alternative    (d) Denying others a benefit that one desires personally
40. Which practice is a likely mistake in Applying Qur’an and Hadith teachings? (a) Denying others a benefit that one desires personally    (b) Interfering in others’ private matters without a good reason    (c) Using the hadith to justify private violence    (d) Memorising texts while deliberately ignoring their moral guidance

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Suratul Tariq. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Suratul Buruj and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Suratul Inshiqaq. Explain each. (4 marks)

2. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Hadith 11 of An-Nawawi. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Hadith 12 of An-Nawawi and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Hadith 13 of An-Nawawi. Explain each. (4 marks)

3. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Hadith 14 of An-Nawawi. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Hadith 15 of An-Nawawi and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Hadith reading and translation. Explain each. (4 marks)

4. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Suratul Buruj. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Hadith reading and translation and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Applying Qur’an and Hadith teachings. Explain each. (4 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Suratul Tariq is one of the selected Qur’anic chapters for recitation this term
Question 2 – ✅ (a) Suratul Buruj is among the surahs chosen for memorisation
Question 3 – ✅ (d) Suratul Inshiqaq is included in the term’s Qur’anic reading and writing activities
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Hadith 11 teaches leaving what causes doubt for what does not cause doubt
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Hadith 12 highlights avoiding matters that do not concern a person
Question 6 – ✅ (b) Hadith 13 teaches wishing for others the good one wishes for oneself
Question 7 – ✅ (a) Hadith 14 addresses the sanctity of a Muslim’s life and serious limits on punishment
Question 8 – ✅ (d) Hadith 15 encourages good speech, hospitality and regard for neighbours
Question 9 – ✅ (d) Understanding hadith involves accurate reading and conveying its teaching in suitable language
Question 10 – ✅ (c) Application means putting recited and understood religious guidance into action
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Reading selected verses of Suratul Tariq aloud accurately
Question 12 – ✅ (a) Reciting a memorised portion of Suratul Buruj without prompts
Question 13 – ✅ (a) Copying a selected verse of Suratul Inshiqaq carefully
Question 14 – ✅ (d) Choosing a clearly honest action rather than a doubtful one
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Keeping away from needless interference in others’ affairs
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Helping a classmate obtain learning materials
Question 17 – ✅ (b) Showing respect for the value of human life
Question 18 – ✅ (a) Speaking kindly to neighbours and visitors
Question 19 – ✅ (d) Explaining a selected hadith in simple English after reading it
Question 20 – ✅ (c) Practising truthful speech and kindness in daily interactions
Question 21 – ✅ (c) Follow the taught pronunciation and recitation pattern
Question 22 – ✅ (b) Review the verses in the correct sequence
Question 23 – ✅ (a) Match written Arabic words with the recited verse
Question 24 – ✅ (d) Read and explain the hadith before applying its teaching
Question 25 – ✅ (d) Connect the teaching with responsible everyday behaviour
Question 26 – ✅ (c) Demonstrate kindness and fairness towards others
Question 27 – ✅ (b) Interpret the text carefully and avoid taking justice into personal hands
Question 28 – ✅ (a) Say what is good or remain silent instead of harming others
Question 29 – ✅ (a) Preserve the intended meaning while translating the text
Question 30 – ✅ (d) Link a selected verse or hadith to appropriate conduct
Question 31 – ✅ (c) Substituting guessed words while reciting a verse
Question 32 – ✅ (b) Rearranging verses when trying to memorise the surah
Question 33 – ✅ (b) Omitting words from an assigned Qur’anic passage
Question 34 – ✅ (a) Choosing a doubtful action while ignoring a sound alternative
Question 35 – ✅ (d) Interfering in others’ private matters without a good reason
Question 36 – ✅ (c) Denying others a benefit that one desires personally
Question 37 – ✅ (c) Using the hadith to justify private violence
Question 38 – ✅ (b) Spreading insults and harmful rumours
Question 39 – ✅ (a) Changing a hadith’s moral teaching during translation
Question 40 – ✅ (d) Memorising texts while deliberately ignoring their moral guidance

Theory Marking Scheme

Question 1:
(a) Suratul Tariq is one of the selected Qur’anic chapters for recitation this term (2 marks)
(b) Reciting a memorised portion of Suratul Buruj without prompts; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Match written Arabic words with the recited verse. Mistake to avoid: Omitting words from an assigned Qur’anic passage. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 2:
(a) Hadith 11 teaches leaving what causes doubt for what does not cause doubt (2 marks)
(b) Keeping away from needless interference in others’ affairs; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Demonstrate kindness and fairness towards others. Mistake to avoid: Denying others a benefit that one desires personally. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 3:
(a) Hadith 14 addresses the sanctity of a Muslim’s life and serious limits on punishment (2 marks)
(b) Speaking kindly to neighbours and visitors; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Preserve the intended meaning while translating the text. Mistake to avoid: Changing a hadith’s moral teaching during translation. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 4:
(a) Suratul Buruj is among the surahs chosen for memorisation (2 marks)
(b) Explaining a selected hadith in simple English after reading it; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Link a selected verse or hadith to appropriate conduct. Mistake to avoid: Memorising texts while deliberately ignoring their moral guidance. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)