Third Term Islamic Religious Studies Examination for Primary 5

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

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

1. ________ is an act of worship in Islam where a portion of a Muslim’s wealth is given to the poor. (a) Salat (b) Zakat (c) Sawm (d) Hajj
2. Which of the following is a spiritual benefit of Zakat? (a) Reduces poverty (b) Cleanses the giver’s wealth (c) Promotes social equality (d) Encourages hard work
3. The meaning of Suratul Al-Tin is The ________. (a) Fig (b) Olive (c) Date (d) Grape
4. All of these are categories of people entitled to receive Zakat except ________. (a) The poor (b) The needy (c) The wealthy (d) New converts to Islam
5. An example of modest behaviour is ________. (a) Dressing provocatively (b) Speaking loudly (c) Lowering one’s gaze (d) Showing off wealth
6. Which of these does NOT describe a selfless person? (a) Considers others’ needs (b) Is generous (c) Is self-centered (d) Helps those in need
7. The main reason for giving Zakat is ________. (a) To show off wealth (b) To fulfill a pillar of Islam (c) To gain political power (d) To avoid taxes
8. The correct step in reciting Suratul Al-Duha after saying “Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem” is ________. (a) Wal-Duha (b) Alam Nashrah (c) Qul Huwallahu Ahad (d) Alhamdu Lillahi Rabbil Alamin
9. Which of these is not a lesson learned from Suratul Al-Duha? (a) Allah does not abandon His servants (b) The hereafter is better than this world (c) We should be grateful to Allah (d) Wealth is the ultimate success
10. Reciting Suratul Al-Tin correctly is an important part of ________. (a) Fasting (b) Prayer (c) Pilgrimage (d) Charity
11. Modesty means ________. (a) Being proud (b) Dressing and behaving in a humble manner (c) Showing off (d) Being loud
12. A social benefit of Zakat is that it ________. (a) Increases personal savings (b) Reduces the gap between the rich and the poor (c) Only benefits the giver (d) Requires no effort
13. The opposite of selflessness is ________. (a) Generosity (b) Kindness (c) Selfishness (d) Humility
14. How many verses are in Suratul Al-Tin? (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 8 (d) 9
15. Commanding good involves ________. (a) Forcing others to do good (b) Encouraging oneself and others to do good deeds (c) Ignoring bad deeds (d) Only doing good for rewards
16. Neglecting good deeds can lead to ________. (a) Blessings (b) Rewards (c) Punishment (d) Forgiveness without repentance
17. Suratul Duha was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to reassure him after ________. (a) A battle (b) A period of no revelation (c) A long journey (d) A feast
18. One way to eradicate selfishness is by ________. (a) Focusing only on personal gains (b) Practicing generosity and empathy (c) Avoiding others (d) Accumulating more wealth
19. The word ‘Zakat’ literally means purification and ________. (a) Decrease (b) Growth (c) Stagnation (d) Loss
20. Who is considered a new convert to Islam, eligible to receive Zakat? (a) Muallaf (b) Gharimin (c) Ibnus-Sabil (d) Fuqara

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

1. (a) Define Zakat in Islam. (2 marks)
(b) State two purposes of Zakat. (3 marks)
(c) List three categories of people who are entitled to receive Zakat. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two benefits of Zakat to the society. (2 marks)

2. (a) Translate the meaning of Suratul Al-Tin. (2 marks)
(b) Mention two lessons learned from Suratul Al-Tin. (3 marks)
(c) What is modesty? (3 marks)
(d) Give two examples of modest behaviour. (2 marks)

3. (a) Explain the meaning of selflessness. (2 marks)
(b) State two differences between selflessness and selfishness. (3 marks)
(c) What does it mean to ‘command good’? (3 marks)
(d) Mention two consequences of neglecting good deeds. (2 marks)

4. (a) Translate the meaning of Suratul Al-Duha. (2 marks)
(b) List two lessons learned from Suratul Al-Duha. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the importance of Zakat to an individual. (3 marks)
(d) Identify two ways to eradicate selfishness. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Zakat
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Cleanses the giver’s wealth
Question 3 – ✅ (a) Fig
Question 4 – ✅ (c) The wealthy
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Lowering one’s gaze
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Is self-centered
Question 7 – ✅ (b) To fulfill a pillar of Islam
Question 8 – ✅ (a) Wal-Duha
Question 9 – ✅ (d) Wealth is the ultimate success
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Prayer
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Dressing and behaving in a humble manner
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Reduces the gap between the rich and the poor
Question 13 – ✅ (c) Selfishness
Question 14 – ✅ (c) 8
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Encouraging oneself and others to do good deeds
Question 16 – ✅ (c) Punishment
Question 17 – ✅ (b) A period of no revelation
Question 18 – ✅ (b) Practicing generosity and empathy
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Growth
Question 20 – ✅ (a) Muallaf