Second Term Islamic Religious Studies Examination for Primary 5

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

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

1. ________ is the act of abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs from dawn to sunset. (a) Salat (b) Sawm (c) Zakat (d) Hajj
2. The primary position of fasting in Islam is that it is a/an ________. (a) Sunnah (b) Mustahab (c) Fard (d) Makruh
3. Which of these is not a spiritual benefit of fasting? (a) Self-purification (b) Increased piety (c) Empathy for the poor (d) Gaining weight
4. Prophet Nuhu’s wife was among those who ________ her husband’s message. (a) Supported (b) Believed (c) Opposed (d) Assisted
5. The main lesson from the story of Prophet Nuhu’s wife is that guidance comes only from ________. (a) Parents (b) Allah (c) Scholars (d) Prophets
6. Which of these actions does NOT align with the lessons from Suratul Luqman verses 12-14? (a) Being grateful to Allah (b) Being kind to parents (c) Disobeying parents in evil (d) Associating partners with Allah
7. Suratul Luqman verse 12 emphasizes the importance of ________. (a) Patience (b) Gratitude (c) Humility (d) Prayer
8. The main reason for fasting in Islam is to achieve ________. (a) Wealth (b) Piety (c) Fame (d) Power
9. Prophet Lut’s wife was punished because she ________. (a) Believed in Allah (b) Supported her husband (c) Secretly sided with the disbelievers (d) Prayed too much
10. All of these are lessons from Suratul Luqman verses 18-19 except ________. (a) Walking with humility (b) Lowering one’s voice (c) Being arrogant (d) Avoiding boastfulness
11. Selfishness is defined as ________. (a) Caring for others (b) Being considerate (c) Excessive concern for oneself (d) Sharing possessions
12. An example of selfishness is ________. (a) Sharing food (b) Helping a friend (c) Refusing to share toys (d) Giving charity
13. Which of the following is a significant benefit of fasting for the Muslim community? (a) Increased laziness (b) Unity and solidarity (c) Financial loss (d) Disagreement
14. Suratul Luqman verse 16 reminds us that Allah is aware of everything, even if it is as small as a ________. (a) Mountain (b) Pebble (c) Mustard seed (d) River
15. The correct Islamic conduct against selfishness involves ________. (a) Prioritizing only oneself (b) Sharing and generosity (c) Ignoring others’ needs (d) Accumulating wealth for oneself
16. The consequences faced by Prophet Lut’s wife were a result of her ________. (a) Obedience (b) Disbelief (c) Patience (d) Good deeds
17. Which of these is not an objective of fasting? (a) Developing self-control (b) Gaining worldly pleasures (c) Drawing closer to Allah (d) Practicing patience
18. The meaning of Suratul Luqman verse 14 talks about the importance of ________. (a) Respecting elders (b) Honoring parents (c) Being truthful (d) Fighting oppression
19. Prophet Nuhu faced challenges in his family because his wife ________. (a) Supported his mission (b) Believed in Allah (c) Refused to accept his message (d) Was a righteous woman
20. The spiritual and moral benefits of fasting include developing ________. (a) Greed (b) Envy (c) Self-discipline (d) Pride

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

1. (a) Define As-Sawm in Islam. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the position of fasting in Islam. (3 marks)
(c) List three spiritual benefits of fasting. (3 marks)
(d) State one objective of fasting. (2 marks)

2. (a) What was the attitude of Prophet Nuhu’s wife towards his message? (2 marks)
(b) Describe the challenges Prophet Nuhu faced within his own family. (3 marks)
(c) Explain two lessons learned from the story of Prophet Nuhu’s wife. (3 marks)
(d) Mention one significant lesson from Suratul Luqman verse 14. (2 marks)

3. (a) What is the meaning of selfishness? (2 marks)
(b) Give two examples of selfish behavior. (3 marks)
(c) How does Islam address the issue of selfishness in its rules of conduct? (3 marks)
(d) State one lesson from Suratul Luqman verse 18. (2 marks)

4. (a) Describe the actions of Prophet Lut’s wife that led to her punishment. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the consequences she faced due to her actions. (3 marks)
(c) List three benefits of fasting to individuals. (3 marks)
(d) What is the main message of Suratul Luqman verse 16? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Sawm
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Fard
Question 3 – ✅ (d) Gaining weight
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Opposed
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Allah
Question 6 – ✅ (d) Associating partners with Allah
Question 7 – ✅ (b) Gratitude
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Piety
Question 9 – ✅ (c) Secretly sided with the disbelievers
Question 10 – ✅ (c) Being arrogant
Question 11 – ✅ (c) Excessive concern for oneself
Question 12 – ✅ (c) Refusing to share toys
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Unity and solidarity
Question 14 – ✅ (c) Mustard seed
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Sharing and generosity
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Disbelief
Question 17 – ✅ (b) Gaining worldly pleasures
Question 18 – ✅ (b) Honoring parents
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Refused to accept his message
Question 20 – ✅ (c) Self-discipline