Examination on Islamic Religious Studies
Class: JSS 3
Term: Third Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is the term for the Prophet Muhammad’s sayings, actions, and approvals. (a) Sunnah (b) Hadith (c) Tafsir (d) Fiqh
2. Which of the following attributes of Allah means ‘The Giver of Peace’? (a) Al-Quddus (b) As-Salam (c) Al-Mu’min (d) Al-Ghaffar
3. The main reason for performing Sujud As-Sahwi is ________. (a) to show gratitude to Allah (b) to correct errors in prayer (c) to extend the prayer (d) to seek forgiveness for sins
4. The fourth Rightly Guided Caliph was Aliyu bin Abi ________. (a) Talib (b) Bakr (c) Umar (d) Uthman
5. Which of these is NOT a contribution of Nana Asma’u to Islam? (a) Promoting women’s education (b) Writing poetry (c) Leading military campaigns (d) Spreading Islamic knowledge
6. All of these are lessons from Suratul Mulk except ________. (a) Allah’s power over creation (b) warning against disbelief (c) importance of wealth accumulation (d) the day of judgment
7. The correct step in performing Sujud As-Sahwi after the final tashahhud is ________. (a) to say Salaam before the two prostrations (b) to say Salaam after the two prostrations (c) to recite Suratul Fatiha (d) to stand up immediately
8. An example of an attribute of Allah meaning ‘The All-Knowing’ is ________. (a) Al-Basir (b) As-Sami’ (c) Al-Alim (d) Ar-Rahman
9. Which of these scholars is not from Nigeria? (a) Sheikh Adam of Ilorin (b) Sheikh Shitta-Bey (c) Sheikh El-Kanemi (d) Imam Bukhari
10. The Hadith from An-Nawawi that emphasizes the importance of intention is “Indeed, actions are by ________.” (a) faith (b) intentions (c) deeds (d) knowledge
11. One of the contributions of Aliyu bin Abi Talib was his bravery in ________. (a) trade (b) battle (c) farming (d) education
12. The attribute of Allah, Al-Khaliq, means ________. (a) The Giver of Form (b) The Creator (c) The Fashioner (d) The Sustainer
13. Surat Al-Mulk is also known as Surah ________. (a) Tabaarak (b) Yasin (c) Al-Kahf (d) Ar-Rahman
14. Nana Asma’u was the daughter of ________. (a) Sheikh Uthman Dan Fodio (b) Sheikh Al-Kanemi (c) Sheikh Adam (d) Sheikh Shitta-Bey
15. Which of the following is a condition for Sujud As-Sahwi? (a) Forgetting a Sunnah act (b) Adding an extra Raka’at (c) Reciting too much Qur’an (d) Making a mistake in Wudu
16. Sheikh El-Kanemi was a prominent scholar from the ________ Empire. (a) Sokoto Caliphate (b) Borno (c) Oyo (d) Kanem-Borno
17. The meaning of the attribute Al-Ghaffar is ________. (a) The Forgiver (b) The All-Forgiving (c) The Acceptor of Repentance (d) The Most Merciful
18. The life of Aliyu bin Abi Talib teaches us about ________. (a) patience and sacrifice (b) wealth accumulation (c) tribalism (d) procrastination
19. Which of these is a contribution of Sheikh Adam Abdullah Al-Ilory? (a) Establishing the Shitta-Bey Mosque (b) Founding Markaz Agege (c) Leading the jihad in Borno (d) Writing poems in Hausa
20. Reciting Suratul Mulk before sleeping is believed to protect one from ________. (a) bad dreams (b) poverty (c) the torment of the grave (d) sickness
21. ________ was known as the ‘Gate of Knowledge’ among the companions of the Prophet. (a) Umar ibn Al-Khattab (b) Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (c) Aliyu bin Abi Talib (d) Uthman ibn Affan
22. The attribute of Allah, Al-Musawwir, means ________. (a) The Creator (b) The Fashioner (c) The Giver of Life (d) The Sustainer
23. One of the lessons from Hadith is the importance of having ________ intentions. (a) pure (b) strong (c) hidden (d) worldly
24. Which of these scholars established the first Islamic printing press in Nigeria? (a) Sheikh Adam of Ilorin (b) Sheikh Shitta-Bey (c) Sheikh El-Kanemi (d) Nana Asma’u
25. Sujud As-Sahwi consists of how many prostrations? (a) One (b) Two (c) Three (d) Four
26. Sheikh Shitta-Bey was a renowned Islamic scholar and merchant from ________. (a) Ilorin (b) Maiduguri (c) Lagos (d) Kano
27. The attribute of Allah, Al-Wahhab, means ________. (a) The Giver (b) The Bestower (c) The Provider (d) The Generous
28. The Hadith from An-Nawawi often explains the importance of good ________. (a) manners (b) wealth (c) status (d) lineage
29. All of these are lessons from the life of Nana Asma’u except ________. (a) dedication to knowledge (b) women’s empowerment (c) political dominance (d) spreading Dawah
30. Which of the following can necessitate Sujud As-Sahwi? (a) Forgetting the first Tashahhud (b) Reciting an extra Surah (c) Saying ‘Amin’ loudly (d) Performing Sunnah prayers
31. The meaning of the attribute Ar-Razzaq is ________. (a) The Provider (b) The Sustainer (c) The Giver (d) The Bestower
32. Suratul Mulk emphasizes Allah’s control over ________. (a) wealth (b) life and death (c) human desires (d) political power
33. Sheikh El-Kanemi’s contributions include his efforts in ________. (a) developing modern infrastructure (b) establishing Islamic education and governance (c) promoting secular education (d) focusing solely on trade
34. The Hadith of An-Nawawi encourages Muslims to reflect on their ________. (a) past (b) present (c) future (d) actions and intentions
35. The attribute Al-Fattah means ________. (a) The Opener (b) The Helper (c) The Judge (d) The Sustainer
36. Aliyu bin Abi Talib was married to the Prophet Muhammad’s daughter, ________. (a) Aisha (b) Hafsa (c) Fatima (d) Zainab
37. Which of these scholars was instrumental in building the Shitta-Bey Mosque in Lagos? (a) Sheikh Adam of Ilorin (b) Sheikh Shitta-Bey (c) Sheikh El-Kanemi (d) Nana Asma’u
38. When performing Sujud As-Sahwi, the prostrations are done ________. (a) before the final Salaam (b) after the final Salaam (c) both before and after the final Salaam (d) only if one remembers before Salaam
39. Sheikh Adam Abdullah Al-Ilory was famous for his deep knowledge in ________. (a) medicine (b) engineering (c) Arabic language and Islamic sciences (d) astronomy
40. The attribute Al-Hakam means ________. (a) The Judge (b) The Just (c) The Wise (d) The Truth

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

1. (a) Briefly describe the lineage of Aliyu bin Abi Talib. (2 marks)
(b) State three significant contributions of Aliyu bin Abi Talib to Islam. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the meaning of two of Allah’s attributes from the list 41-50: Al-Khaliq and Ar-Razzaq. (3 marks)
(d) Give one lesson we learn from the life of Aliyu bin Abi Talib. (2 marks)

2. (a) Who was Nana Asma’u and what was her relationship with Sheikh Uthman Dan Fodio? (2 marks)
(b) Mention three contributions of Sheikh Adam of Ilorin to Islamic education in Nigeria. (3 marks)
(c) List three conditions under which Sujud As-Sahwi becomes necessary during prayer. (3 marks)
(d) What important lesson can be derived from the life and works of Sheikh El-Kanemi? (2 marks)

3. (a) Define the term ‘Hadith’ and state its importance in Islam. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the meaning and lesson of the Hadith: “Indeed, actions are by intentions…” (3 marks)
(c) Mention three lessons derived from Suratul Mulk. (3 marks)
(d) What is the significance of memorizing selected verses of Suratul Mulk? (2 marks)

4. (a) Briefly describe the background of Sheikh Shitta-Bey of Lagos. (2 marks)
(b) Identify three specific ways Sheikh Shitta-Bey contributed to the spread of Islam in Lagos. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the meaning of the attributes ‘Al-Wahhab’ and ‘Al-Fattah’. (3 marks)
(d) What is the general significance of studying the lives of Nigerian Islamic scholars for contemporary Muslims? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Hadith
Question 2 – ✅ (b) As-Salam
Question 3 – ✅ (b) to correct errors in prayer
Question 4 – ✅ (a) Talib
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Leading military campaigns
Question 6 – ✅ (c) importance of wealth accumulation
Question 7 – ✅ (a) to say Salaam before the two prostrations
Question 8 – ✅ (c) Al-Alim
Question 9 – ✅ (d) Imam Bukhari
Question 10 – ✅ (b) intentions
Question 11 – ✅ (b) battle
Question 12 – ✅ (b) The Creator
Question 13 – ✅ (a) Tabaarak
Question 14 – ✅ (a) Sheikh Uthman Dan Fodio
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Adding an extra Raka’at
Question 16 – ✅ (d) Kanem-Borno
Question 17 – ✅ (b) The All-Forgiving
Question 18 – ✅ (a) patience and sacrifice
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Founding Markaz Agege
Question 20 – ✅ (c) the torment of the grave
Question 21 – ✅ (c) Aliyu bin Abi Talib
Question 22 – ✅ (b) The Fashioner
Question 23 – ✅ (a) pure
Question 24 – ✅ (a) Sheikh Adam of Ilorin
Question 25 – ✅ (b) Two
Question 26 – ✅ (c) Lagos
Question 27 – ✅ (b) The Bestower
Question 28 – ✅ (a) manners
Question 29 – ✅ (c) political dominance
Question 30 – ✅ (a) Forgetting the first Tashahhud
Question 31 – ✅ (a) The Provider
Question 32 – ✅ (b) life and death
Question 33 – ✅ (b) establishing Islamic education and governance
Question 34 – ✅ (d) actions and intentions
Question 35 – ✅ (a) The Opener
Question 36 – ✅ (c) Fatima
Question 37 – ✅ (b) Sheikh Shitta-Bey
Question 38 – ✅ (a) before the final Salaam
Question 39 – ✅ (c) Arabic language and Islamic sciences
Question 40 – ✅ (a) The Judge