Second Term Islamic Religious Studies Examination for Primary 6

Examination on Islamic Religious Studies
Class: Primary 6
Term: Second Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is a voluntary act of charity given to the poor and needy. (a) Zakat (b) Sadaqah (c) Hajj (d) Salat
2. The main message of Suratul Ali Imran verse 103 is to hold firmly to the rope of Allah and avoid ________. (a) fasting (b) disunity (c) prayer (d) pilgrimage
3. One of the founders of the four Sunni schools of law is Imam ________. (a) Bukhari (b) Muslim (c) Malik (d) Tirmidhi
4. Which of the following is a benefit of giving Sadaqah? (a) It reduces wealth (b) It earns Allah’s displeasure (c) It purifies wealth and soul (d) It causes poverty
5. All of these are important aspects of Suratul Ali Imran verse 104 except ________. (a) enjoining good (b) forbidding evil (c) believing in magic (d) inviting to all that is good
6. Which Imam is known for his work “Al-Muwatta”? (a) Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (b) Imam Shafi’i (c) Imam Malik (d) Imam Abu Hanifa
7. The primary purpose of Sadaqah is to ________. (a) show off one’s wealth (b) gain worldly praise (c) seek Allah’s pleasure and help the needy (d) avoid paying taxes
8. Which of these is NOT a circumstance for giving Sadaqah? (a) When one is wealthy (b) When one is in need (c) During times of distress (d) Anytime, voluntarily
9. The meaning of the phrase “wa’tasimu bihablillahi” in Suratul Ali Imran verse 103 is ________. (a) and hold firmly to the rope of Allah (b) and pray to Allah (c) and fast for Allah (d) and give charity to Allah
10. A significant contribution of Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal to Islamic law was his emphasis on ________. (a) rationalism (b) Hadith (c) poetry (d) philosophy
11. Which of the following describes the Sunni schools of law? (a) They are different religions (b) They are interpretations of Islamic law based on Quran and Sunnah (c) They are political parties (d) They are secret societies
12. One of the lessons from Suratul Ali Imran verse 104 is the importance of ________. (a) hoarding wealth (b) being silent about wrongdoing (c) calling to good and forbidding evil (d) isolating oneself from society
13. The founder of the Shafi’i school of thought was Imam ________. (a) Malik (b) Shafi’i (c) Hanbal (d) Abu Hanifa
14. Giving Sadaqah is a way of showing ________ to Allah for His blessings. (a) ingratitude (b) disobedience (c) gratitude (d) pride
15. Which of these is not a core principle emphasized by the Sunni schools of law? (a) Adherence to the Quran (b) Adherence to the Sunnah (c) Blind following of ancestors (d) Consensus of scholars (Ijma’)
16. The correct step in memorizing Suratul Ali Imran verse 103 involves ________. (a) reading it once (b) repeating it multiple times (c) only listening to it (d) writing it without understanding
17. The main reason for promoting unity among Muslims, as taught in Suratul Ali Imran verse 103, is ________. (a) to gain political power (b) to strengthen the community and please Allah (c) to show off to other religions (d) to avoid personal responsibility
18. Imam Malik’s brief history includes his birthplace as ________. (a) Baghdad (b) Kufa (c) Madinah (d) Damascus
19. Which of these does NOT align with the teachings of Suratul Ali Imran verse 104? (a) Encouraging good deeds (b) Ignoring evil actions (c) Warning against bad behaviour (d) Striving for righteousness
20. An example of a benefit of Sadaqah is ________. (a) increased sins (b) spiritual growth (c) worldly loss (d) social isolation

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

1. (a) Define Sadaqah in your own words. (2 marks)
(b) List three (3) purposes of giving Sadaqah. (3 marks)
(c) State three (3) benefits a Muslim can gain from giving Sadaqah. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two (2) circumstances when Sadaqah can be given. (2 marks)

2. (a) Write the Arabic text of Suratul Ali Imran verse 103. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the meaning of Suratul Ali Imran verse 103 in English. (3 marks)
(c) List three (3) important lessons we learn from Suratul Ali Imran verse 103. (3 marks)
(d) What does it mean to “hold firmly to the rope of Allah” as mentioned in the verse? (2 marks)

3. (a) What are Sunni schools of law? (2 marks)
(b) Name any three (3) of the four founders of the Sunni schools of law. (3 marks)
(c) Briefly discuss the contributions of Imam Malik to Islamic law. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two (2) key contributions of Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal to Islamic law. (2 marks)

4. (a) Write the Arabic text of Suratul Ali Imran verse 104. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the main message of Suratul Ali Imran verse 104. (3 marks)
(c) List three (3) lessons derived from Suratul Ali Imran verse 104. (3 marks)
(d) How does Suratul Ali Imran verse 104 encourage community responsibility? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Sadaqah
Question 2 – ✅ (b) disunity
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Malik
Question 4 – ✅ (c) It purifies wealth and soul
Question 5 – ✅ (c) believing in magic
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Imam Malik
Question 7 – ✅ (c) seek Allah’s pleasure and help the needy
Question 8 – ✅ (b) When one is in need
Question 9 – ✅ (a) and hold firmly to the rope of Allah
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Hadith
Question 11 – ✅ (b) They are interpretations of Islamic law based on Quran and Sunnah
Question 12 – ✅ (c) calling to good and forbidding evil
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Shafi’i
Question 14 – ✅ (c) gratitude
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Blind following of ancestors
Question 16 – ✅ (b) repeating it multiple times
Question 17 – ✅ (b) to strengthen the community and please Allah
Question 18 – ✅ (c) Madinah
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Ignoring evil actions
Question 20 – ✅ (b) spiritual growth