Examination on Islamic Religious Studies
Class: JSS 1
Term: Second 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-Knowing’. (a) Al-Azeez (b) Al-Aleem (c) Al-Hakeem (d) Al-Wahhab
2. One of the meanings of Suratul Naba’i verse 11 is that Allah made the day for ________. (a) rest (b) work (c) play (d) sleep
3. The city known as the religious and commercial centre of Arabia before Islam was ________. (a) Madinah (b) Ta’if (c) Makkah (d) Jeddah
4. Which of the following is NOT one of the five pillars of Islam? (a) Zakat (b) Salat (c) Hajj (d) Jihad
5. All of these describe the early life of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) except ________. (a) good conduct (b) piety (c) indulgence (d) business life
6. The main reason for performing Salat is to establish a connection with ________. (a) other Muslims (b) the Imam (c) Allah (d) the mosque
7. Which is NOT a Mustahab step of ablution? (a) Washing the ears (b) Wiping the head (c) Reciting Bismillah (d) Washing the face three times
8. Showing good conduct towards non-Muslims is an example of behaving according to ________. (a) local customs (b) Islamic teachings (c) personal preference (d) family traditions
9. The meaning of Allah’s attribute ‘As-Samee’ is ________. (a) The All-Seeing (b) The All-Hearing (c) The All-Knowing (d) The All-Powerful
10. The Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) was married to ________. (a) Aisha (b) Hafsah (c) Khadija (d) Zainab
11. A Sunnah step of ablution is ________. (a) washing the neck (b) washing the face (c) rinsing the mouth (d) washing the private parts
12. The act of forgiveness is important in fostering good ________. (a) business deals (b) social relations (c) political alliances (d) academic achievements
13. Which of the following attributes means ‘The King, The Sovereign’? (a) Al-Quddus (b) Al-Malik (c) As-Salam (d) Al-Mu’min
14. The importance of Salat includes ________. (a) gaining wealth (b) becoming famous (c) purifying the soul (d) winning arguments
15. Arabia before Islam was largely dominated by ________ worship. (a) idol (b) sun (c) moon (d) star
16. The second pillar of Islam is ________. (a) Shahada (b) Salat (c) Zakat (d) Sawm
17. One of the meanings of Suratul Naba’i verse 12 describes Allah making ________. (a) the earth a bed (b) the mountains pegs (c) seven strong heavens (d) pairs for creation
18. The good conduct of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) earned him the title of ________. (a) Al-Ameen (b) Al-Kareem (c) Al-Hameed (d) Al-Ghaffar
19. Which of these is not a time for the five daily prayers? (a) Fajr (b) Zuhr (c) Maghrib (d) Ishraq
20. The difference between Sunnah and Mustahab steps of ablution is that Sunnah steps are ________. (a) compulsory while Mustahab are optional (b) optional while Mustahab are compulsory (c) performed by men only (d) performed by women only
21. The attribute of Allah ‘Al-Ghaffar’ means ________. (a) The Forgiver (b) The Provider (c) The Creator (d) The Sustainer
22. Belief in Allah’s oneness is known as ________. (a) Shirk (b) Tawhid (c) Ibadah (d) Kufr
23. The importance of Zakat is that it ________. (a) helps the rich (b) purifies wealth and helps the poor (c) increases status (d) promotes business
24. One of the meanings of Suratul Naba’i verse 13 refers to a ________ lamp. (a) bright (b) shining (c) blazing (d) dim
25. The significance of greeting Muslims and non-Muslims is to ________. (a) show superiority (b) promote peace and friendship (c) demand respect (d) encourage conversion
26. Which of the following is an example of a good relationship with others? (a) Spreading rumours (b) Backbiting (c) Helping those in need (d) Being rude
27. The Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) was known for his ________ in business. (a) cunning (b) dishonesty (c) integrity (d) aggression
28. Cleanliness of mind, body, and clothes is a part of ________. (a) physical exercise (b) Islamic teachings (c) social etiquette (d) fashion trends
29. The main reason for believing in Allah’s prophets is that they ________. (a) were powerful leaders (b) brought divine messages (c) were wealthy individuals (d) performed magic
30. The attribute ‘Al-Khaliq’ means ________. (a) The Creator (b) The Giver of Form (c) The Originator (d) The Fashioner
31. The importance of Sawm (fasting) during Ramadan is to ________. (a) lose weight (b) feel hunger (c) develop self-control and empathy (d) save food
32. Which of the following is a Sunnah step of ablution? (a) Wiping the neck (b) Washing the hands up to the wrists three times (c) Washing the private parts (d) Washing the feet three times
33. The people of Arabia before Islam were known for their ________. (a) strong belief in one God (b) idol worship and tribal conflicts (c) peaceful coexistence (d) advanced technology
34. The prayer performed between mid-afternoon and sunset is ________. (a) Fajr (b) Zuhr (c) Asr (d) Maghrib
35. The meaning of Suratul Naba’i verse 14 refers to sending down ________. (a) a blazing sun (b) strong winds (c) water pouring forth (d) mountains as pegs
36. Which is NOT an attribute of Allah? (a) Al-Ahad (b) Al-Qadir (c) Al-Wali (d) Al-Insan
37. The correct step in responding to a Muslim greeting of “Assalamu Alaikum” is ________. (a) “Hello” (b) “Wa Alaikumus Salam” (c) “Good day” (d) “How are you?”
38. An example of good conduct according to Islamic teachings is ________. (a) gossiping (b) cheating (c) honesty (d) backbiting
39. The importance of Hajj is that it ________. (a) is a tourist trip (b) promotes international trade (c) unifies Muslims globally and purifies sins (d) allows for personal leisure
40. ________ is the attribute of Allah meaning ‘The Holy, The Pure’. (a) As-Salam (b) Al-Quddus (c) Al-Mu’min (d) Al-Muhaymin

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

1. (a) Define Salat. (2 marks)
(b) List the five daily prayers and state their respective times. (3 marks)
(c) Explain two significances of performing Salat regularly. (3 marks)
(d) Differentiate between Sunnah and Mustahab steps of ablution. (2 marks)

2. (a) List any four attributes of Allah that you have learned. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the meaning of ‘Al-Ghaffar’ and ‘As-Samee’. (3 marks)
(c) Describe the general condition of Arabia before the advent of Islam. (3 marks)
(d) State two reasons why Makkah was important before Islam. (2 marks)

3. (a) List the five Pillars of Islam. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the importance of Sawm (fasting) and Zakat. (3 marks)
(c) Describe Prophet Muhammad’s (S.A.W.) conduct and piety in his early years. (3 marks)
(d) How did Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) earn the title of ‘Al-Ameen’? (2 marks)

4. (a) What is the core belief about Allah in Islam? (2 marks)
(b) Explain the importance of belief in Allah’s prophets. (3 marks)
(c) How should Muslims maintain good relationships with non-Muslims? Give two examples. (3 marks)
(d) What is the meaning of Suratul Naba’i verse 11? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Al-Aleem
Question 2 – ✅ (b) work
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Makkah
Question 4 – ✅ (d) Jihad
Question 5 – ✅ (c) indulgence
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Allah
Question 7 – ✅ (b) Wiping the head
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Islamic teachings
Question 9 – ✅ (b) The All-Hearing
Question 10 – ✅ (c) Khadija
Question 11 – ✅ (c) rinsing the mouth
Question 12 – ✅ (b) social relations
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Al-Malik
Question 14 – ✅ (c) purifying the soul
Question 15 – ✅ (a) idol
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Salat
Question 17 – ✅ (c) seven strong heavens
Question 18 – ✅ (a) Al-Ameen
Question 19 – ✅ (d) Ishraq
Question 20 – ✅ (a) compulsory while Mustahab are optional
Question 21 – ✅ (a) The Forgiver
Question 22 – ✅ (b) Tawhid
Question 23 – ✅ (b) purifies wealth and helps the poor
Question 24 – ✅ (c) blazing
Question 25 – ✅ (b) promote peace and friendship
Question 26 – ✅ (c) Helping those in need
Question 27 – ✅ (c) integrity
Question 28 – ✅ (b) Islamic teachings
Question 29 – ✅ (b) brought divine messages
Question 30 – ✅ (a) The Creator
Question 31 – ✅ (c) develop self-control and empathy
Question 32 – ✅ (b) Washing the hands up to the wrists three times
Question 33 – ✅ (b) idol worship and tribal conflicts
Question 34 – ✅ (c) Asr
Question 35 – ✅ (c) water pouring forth
Question 36 – ✅ (d) Al-Insan
Question 37 – ✅ (b) “Wa Alaikumus Salam”
Question 38 – ✅ (c) honesty
Question 39 – ✅ (c) unifies Muslims globally and purifies sins
Question 40 – ✅ (b) Al-Quddus