Second Term Islamic Religious Studies Examination for Primary 3

Examination on Islamic Religious Studies
Class: Primary 3
Term: Second Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is the belief that everything that happens is by Allah’s will. (a) Salat (b) Qadar (c) Zakat
2. Which of these is not a circumstance for performing Tayammum? (a) No water (b) Water is harmful (c) Water is too cold for comfort
3. The main reason for congregational prayer is ________. (a) to show off (b) to unite Muslims (c) to waste time
4. All of these are duties of children to their parents except ________. (a) obeying them (b) disrespecting them (c) helping them
5. The dry ablution performed when water is unavailable is called ________. (a) Wudu (b) Ghusl (c) Tayammum
6. Which of these does NOT spoil Tayammum? (a) Finding water (b) Urinating (c) Saying ‘Bismillah’
7. Jinns were created from ________. (a) clay (b) light (c) smokeless fire
8. The correct step in performing Salatul Jumu’ah is ________. (a) praying individually (b) listening to Khutbah (c) skipping the Imam
9. Which of the following is an attribute of Allah? (a) Al-Kareem (b) Al-Majeed (c) Al-Adheem
10. Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) was called to prophethood in ________. (a) Makkah (b) Madinah (c) Ta’if
11. The Makkans persecuted Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) because he preached ________. (a) idolatry (b) monotheism (c) polytheism
12. ________ means ‘The Striking Calamity’. (a) Al-Fatiha (b) Al-Qariah (c) An-Nas
13. Which of these is a lesson from Suratul Qariah? (a) Importance of wealth (b) Accountability for deeds (c) Enjoying life
14. All of these are examples of jinns’ relationship with mankind except ________. (a) tempting them (b) guiding them to good (c) whispering evil
15. Which of these is NOT an attribute of Allah? (a) The Praiseworthy (b) The Glorious (c) The Weak
16. When joining Arabic words, we must ensure correct ________. (a) spelling (b) word order (c) pronunciation
17. One lesson from Prophet Muhammad’s steadfastness is to always be ________. (a) impatient (b) truthful (c) arrogant
18. An example of showing obedience to parents is ________. (a) arguing with them (b) helping with chores (c) ignoring their advice
19. Which of the following is a benefit of congregational prayer? (a) It creates disunity (b) It strengthens brotherhood (c) It makes prayer longer
20. The verses 1-9 of the assigned Qur’anic chapter should be ________. (a) ignored (b) recited and memorized (c) forgotten

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

1. (a) Explain what is meant by ‘Destiny’ (Qadar). (2 marks)
(b) Distinguish between good destiny and bad destiny. (3 marks)
(c) List two attributes of Allah and state their meanings. (3 marks)
(d) What is the lesson from believing in Allah’s decree? (2 marks)

2. (a) Describe how Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) received the call to prophethood. (2 marks)
(b) Explain why the Makkans persecuted Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.). (3 marks)
(c) From what were Jinns created? How do they relate to mankind? (3 marks)
(d) State two moral lessons from the Prophet’s steadfastness. (2 marks)

3. (a) What is Tayammum? (2 marks)
(b) List three circumstances under which Tayammum can be performed. (3 marks)
(c) Explain what Salatul Jumu’ah is. (3 marks)
(d) Give two things that spoil Tayammum. (2 marks)

4. (a) State two duties of children towards their parents according to the Qur’an. (2 marks)
(b) Give two examples of how a child can show obedience to parents. (3 marks)
(c) What is the main message of Suratul Qariah? (3 marks)
(d) Why is it important to learn how to join Arabic words correctly? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Qadar
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Water is too cold for comfort
Question 3 – ✅ (b) to unite Muslims
Question 4 – ✅ (b) disrespecting them
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Tayammum
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Saying ‘Bismillah’
Question 7 – ✅ (c) smokeless fire
Question 8 – ✅ (b) listening to Khutbah
Question 9 – ✅ (b) Al-Majeed
Question 10 – ✅ (a) Makkah
Question 11 – ✅ (b) monotheism
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Al-Qariah
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Accountability for deeds
Question 14 – ✅ (b) guiding them to good
Question 15 – ✅ (c) The Weak
Question 16 – ✅ (b) word order
Question 17 – ✅ (b) truthful
Question 18 – ✅ (b) helping with chores
Question 19 – ✅ (b) It strengthens brotherhood
Question 20 – ✅ (b) recited and memorized