Primary 5 – First Term Examination for Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) Questions and Answers

PRIMARY 5 – FIRST TERM EXAMINATION FOR ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS STUDIES (IRS) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Class: Primary 5 Time Allowed: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Total Marks: 70

SECTION A – OBJECTIVE / MULTIPLE CHOICE (50 Marks)

INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options given.

1. The Holy Book of Islam is called the ______.

A. Bible  B. Qur’an  C. Torah  D. Zabur

2. The Qur’an was revealed to Prophet ______.

A. Ibrahim  B. Isa  C. Muhammad (SAW)  D. Musa

3. Muslims believe in ______ God.

A. one  B. two  C. many  D. none

4. The Arabic word for God is ______.

A. Nabi  B. Allah  C. Rasul  D. Salat

5. The first pillar of Islam is ______.

A. Salat  B. Zakat  C. Shahadah  D. Hajj

6. The declaration of faith is called ______.

A. Shahadah  B. Zakat  C. Sawm  D. Hajj

7. The second pillar of Islam is ______.

A. Salat  B. Hajj  C. Zakat  D. Shahadah

8. Muslims pray ______ times daily.

A. two  B. three  C. four  D. five

9. The place of worship for Muslims is called ______.

A. Church  B. Synagogue  C. Mosque  D. Temple

10. The person who leads prayer in the mosque is called ______.

A. Pastor  B. Imam  C. Ustaz  D. Teacher

11. The month of fasting for Muslims is called ______.

A. Rajab  B. Ramadan  C. Shawwal  D. Safar

12. Fasting in Ramadan teaches ______.

A. patience and obedience  B. laziness  C. greed  D. anger

13. The last month of the Islamic calendar is ______.

A. Muharram  B. Shawwal  C. Dhul-Hijjah  D. Ramadan

14. The pilgrimage to Makkah is called ______.

A. Salat  B. Hajj  C. Zakat  D. Shahadah

15. Paying Zakat means ______.

A. fasting  B. giving alms to the poor  C. praying  D. reading Qur’an

16. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was born in ______.

A. Madinah  B. Taif  C. Makkah  D. Syria

17. The father of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was ______.

A. Abdullah  B. Abu Talib  C. Ibrahim  D. Umar

18. The mother of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was ______.

A. Aisha  B. Aminah  C. Khadijah  D. Fatimah

19. Muslims greet each other by saying ______.

A. Good morning  B. Salaam Alaikum  C. Hello  D. Good day

20. The meaning of “As-Salaam Alaikum” is ______.

A. May peace be upon you  B. Goodbye  C. Thank you  D. Welcome

 

ANSWER KEY – SECTION A

1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. C 6. A 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. B 11. B 12. A 13. C 14. B 15. B 16. C 17. A 18. B 19. B 20. A

 

SECTION B – THEORY / STRUCTURED QUESTIONS (50 Marks)

Question 1 (10 Marks)

(a) What is Islam? (2 marks)

(b) State the meaning of the word “Muslim.” (2 marks)

(c) Mention three things Islam teaches. (6 marks)

 

Answer Key:

(a) Islam means submission to the will of Allah.

(b) A Muslim is one who submits to the will of Allah.

(c) Islam teaches honesty, kindness, and cleanliness.

 

Question 2 (10 Marks)

(a) Name the five pillars of Islam. (5 marks)

(b) State two importance of the five pillars. (5 marks)

 

Answer Key:

(a) Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj.

(b) They guide Muslims to worship Allah correctly and promote unity among Muslims.

 

Question 3 (10 Marks)

(a) What is Salat? (2 marks)

(b) How many times do Muslims pray daily? (2 marks)

(c) Mention the five daily prayers. (6 marks)

 

Answer Key:

(a) Salat means the compulsory daily prayers performed by Muslims.

(b) Five times.

(c) Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Ishai.

 

Question 4 (10 Marks)

(a) Who is Prophet Muhammad (SAW)? (2 marks)

(b) Mention two names of Prophet Muhammad’s parents. (4 marks)

(c) State two lessons from the life of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). (4 marks)

 

Answer Key:

(a) Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is the last prophet of Allah.

(b) Abdullah and Aminah.

(c) He taught patience, truthfulness, and obedience to Allah.

 

Question 5 (10 Marks)

(a) What is Zakat? (2 marks)

(b) Mention two groups of people who can receive Zakat. (4 marks)

(c) State two importance of Zakat. (4 marks)

 

Answer Key:

(a) Zakat is the compulsory giving of alms to the poor and needy.

(b) The poor, the needy.

(c) It reduces poverty and promotes love among Muslims.