Examination on Islamic Religious Studies
Class: JSS 2
Term: Second Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is the Arabic term for migration. (a) Zakat (b) Salat (c) Hijrah (d) Sawm
2. Which of the following describes the nature of angels? (a) They eat and drink (b) They are made of light (c) They are visible to humans (d) They disobey Allah
3. The main reason for the revelation of the Qur’an is to ________. (a) guide mankind (b) tell stories (c) teach history (d) entertain people
4. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is a ________ pillar of Islam. (a) first (b) second (c) third (d) fourth
5. All of these are holy books revealed by Allah except ________. (a) Injil (b) Zabur (c) Hadith (d) Tawrat
6. Which is NOT a duty of the angel Jibreel? (a) Bringing revelations (b) Blowing the trumpet (c) Delivering messages (d) Guiding prophets
7. The finality of prophethood means that Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) is the ________ prophet. (a) first (b) last (c) greatest (d) only
8. Salatul Jumu’ah is a special form of ________ prayer. (a) individual (b) optional (c) congregational (d) voluntary
9. The ________ is the holy book revealed to Prophet Musa (Moses). (a) Qur’an (b) Injil (c) Zabur (d) Tawrat
10. Which of these is not a condition for Salatul Jumu’ah? (a) Being a male (b) Being present in the mosque (c) Being in a state of purity (d) Being a traveller
11. ________ are unseen beings created from smokeless fire. (a) Angels (b) Humans (c) Jinn (d) Animals
12. The meaning of Suratul Jinn verse 12 describes the Jinn’s belief in Allah’s ________. (a) justice (b) mercy (c) power (d) forgiveness
13. The main reason for Satan’s disobedience to Allah was his ________. (a) ignorance (b) pride (c) weakness (d) fear
14. Which of the following is a lesson from Hadith 3? (a) Importance of cleanliness (b) Importance of intention (c) Importance of prayer (d) Importance of fasting
15. An example of a form of congregational prayer is ________. (a) Salat al-Istikhara (b) Salat al-Jumu’ah (c) Salat al-Duha (d) Salat al-Witr
16. The time for fasting in Islam is from ________. (a) sunrise to sunset (b) dawn to sunset (c) midday to sunset (d) night to sunrise
17. The Hijrah to Madinah was important because it marked the establishment of the first ________ state. (a) economic (b) Islamic (c) political (d) social
18. Which of these is not a difference between the Qur’an and other revealed books? (a) It is preserved (b) It is for all mankind (c) It was revealed in Arabic (d) It contains stories
19. The ________ is the angel responsible for blowing the trumpet on the Day of Judgment. (a) Jibreel (b) Mika’il (c) Israfeel (d) Izra’il
20. The importance of believing in Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) is that he is Allah’s ________ to mankind. (a) messenger (b) friend (c) servant (d) relative
21. ________ is a spiritual discipline that involves abstaining from food and drink for a period. (a) Salat (b) Zakat (c) Sawm (d) Hajj
22. The meaning of Suratul Jinn verse 16 talks about Allah’s promise of abundant provision if people ________. (a) disbelieve (b) believe (c) deny (d) forget
23. The moral objective of Salatul Jumu’ah includes fostering ________ among Muslims. (a) disunity (b) hatred (c) brotherhood (d) competition
24. Which of the following is true about angels? (a) They have free will (b) They are created from light (c) They can choose to disobey Allah (d) They die like humans
25. All of these are lessons from Satan’s disobedience except ________. (a) avoiding pride (b) obeying Allah (c) being grateful (d) questioning Allah’s commands
26. The correct step in performing Salatul Jumu’ah is listening to the ________ before the prayer. (a) Adhan (b) Iqamah (c) Khutbah (d) Tasleem
27. Which is NOT a significance of fasting? (a) Developing self-control (b) Gaining spiritual reward (c) Feeling hunger (d) Showing obedience to Allah
28. The Qur’an is the final and most complete ________ of Allah. (a) book (b) message (c) revelation (d) guidance
29. The angel Mika’il is primarily responsible for ________. (a) taking souls (b) delivering rain and sustenance (c) blowing the trumpet (d) bringing revelations
30. The Hadith 6 emphasizes the importance of avoiding ________ actions. (a) good (b) permissible (c) doubtful (d) obligatory
31. ________ is the act of abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations from dawn till sunset with the intention of worshipping Allah. (a) Zakat (b) Salat (c) Sawm (d) Hajj
32. The meaning of Suratul Jinn verse 18 states that mosques are for Allah, so we should not invoke ________ with Him. (a) prophets (b) saints (c) anyone (d) angels
33. The importance of Hijrah to Islam includes the establishment of the ________. (a) Ka’aba (b) Prophet’s mosque (c) Islamic calendar (d) first Islamic army
34. Which of the following means “finality of prophethood”? (a) Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) was the first prophet (b) Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) was the only prophet (c) Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) was the last prophet (d) Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) was the greatest prophet
35. The glorious Qur’an is preserved from ________. (a) human error (b) alteration (c) forgetfulness (d) destruction
36. Which of these is not a lesson learnt from Hadith 7? (a) Honesty (b) Good character (c) Patience (d) Disrespect
37. The main reason for Allah creating the Jinn was for them to ________. (a) disobey Him (b) worship Him (c) challenge Him (d) entertain Him
38. The social value of Salatul Jumu’ah includes strengthening ________ bonds among Muslims. (a) economic (b) family (c) community (d) political
39. The correct step in breaking the fast is to do so immediately after ________. (a) sunrise (b) midday (c) sunset (d) midnight
40. An example of an angel who takes souls is ________. (a) Jibreel (b) Mika’il (c) Israfeel (d) Izra’il

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

1. (a) Define the term ‘Sawm’ in Islam. (2 marks)
(b) List any three significances of fasting. (3 marks)
(c) Explain how Ramadan fasting differs from other types of fasting. (3 marks)
(d) State two things a Muslim should abstain from during fasting. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is the meaning of ‘Hijrah’? (2 marks)
(b) Describe the historical event of Hijrah to Madinah. (3 marks)
(c) Discuss two important lessons that can be learnt from the Hijrah. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two reasons why Hijrah was important for the growth of Islam. (2 marks)

3. (a) Define ‘Angels’ according to Islamic belief. (2 marks)
(b) Name any three prominent angels and their respective duties. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the nature of angels as described in Islam. (3 marks)
(d) State two differences between angels and jinn. (2 marks)

4. (a) What is the meaning of ‘Salatul Jumu’ah’? (2 marks)
(b) List three conditions that must be met for Salatul Jumu’ah to be valid. (3 marks)
(c) Discuss two social values derived from performing Salatul Jumu’ah. (3 marks)
(d) Briefly describe the sermon (Khutbah) given during Salatul Jumu’ah. (2 marks)

5. (a) Define the ‘Glorious Qur’an’. (2 marks)
(b) Mention any three differences between the Qur’an and other previously revealed holy books. (3 marks)
(c) State three reasons why the Qur’an is important to Muslims. (3 marks)
(d) Name the four holy books revealed by Allah and the prophets they were revealed to. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (c) Hijrah
Question 2 – ✅ (b) They are made of light
Question 3 – ✅ (a) guide mankind
Question 4 – ✅ (d) fourth
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Hadith
Question 6 – ✅ (b) Blowing the trumpet
Question 7 – ✅ (b) last
Question 8 – ✅ (c) congregational
Question 9 – ✅ (d) Tawrat
Question 10 – ✅ (d) Being a traveller
Question 11 – ✅ (c) Jinn
Question 12 – ✅ (a) justice
Question 13 – ✅ (b) pride
Question 14 – ✅ (b) Importance of intention
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Salat al-Jumu’ah
Question 16 – ✅ (b) dawn to sunset
Question 17 – ✅ (b) Islamic
Question 18 – ✅ (d) It contains stories
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Israfeel
Question 20 – ✅ (a) messenger
Question 21 – ✅ (c) Sawm
Question 22 – ✅ (b) believe
Question 23 – ✅ (c) brotherhood
Question 24 – ✅ (b) They are created from light
Question 25 – ✅ (d) questioning Allah’s commands
Question 26 – ✅ (c) Khutbah
Question 27 – ✅ (c) Feeling hunger
Question 28 – ✅ (c) revelation
Question 29 – ✅ (b) delivering rain and sustenance
Question 30 – ✅ (c) doubtful
Question 31 – ✅ (c) Sawm
Question 32 – ✅ (c) anyone
Question 33 – ✅ (c) Islamic calendar
Question 34 – ✅ (c) Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) was the last prophet
Question 35 – ✅ (b) alteration
Question 36 – ✅ (d) Disrespect
Question 37 – ✅ (b) worship Him
Question 38 – ✅ (c) community
Question 39 – ✅ (c) sunset
Question 40 – ✅ (d) Izra’il