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• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises the Grade 8 Islamic Religious Education (IRE) Assessment Paper for Mid Term 2, 2025, along with its Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request.

  The exam paper, titled "ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ASSESSMENT PAPER," is divided into two sections, A and B. The total time allocated for the paper is 1 hour 30 minutes. The exam is marked out of a total of 100 marks.

  The structure and content of the exam are as follows:

  • SECTION A (20 marks)
    • This section consists of 20 multiple-choice questions, each worth 1 mark.
    • Topics covered include:
      • Belief in Allah: Attributes of Allah (e.g., Al-Sami' - The All-Hearing), Tawhid (Oneness of Allah).
      • Belief in Angels: Specific angels (e.g., Izrail - Angel of Death).
      • Sources of Islamic Law: Quran, Sunnah (Hadith), understanding Hadith Qudsi.
      • Pillars of Islam:
        • Salah (Prayer): Jumu'ah prayer, Sunnah prayers, importance of Khushu' (concentration).
        • Zakat & Sadaqah: Sadaqah (voluntary charity), Nisab (minimum amount for Zakat).
        • Sawm (Fasting): Month of Ramadhan, consequences of intentionally breaking the fast, voluntary fasts.
        • Hajj & Umrah: Umrah (pilgrimage at any time of year), Tawaf (circumambulation), month of Hajj (Dhu al-Hijjah).
      • Purification (Tahara): Ghusl (full body bath), Tayammum (dry ablution using sand/dust).
      • Islamic History: First Caliph (Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq), significant battles (e.g., Battle of Badr, Treaty of Hudaybiyyah), the Farewell Sermon.
      • Islamic Morals and Ethics (Akhlaq): Ikhlas (sincerity), Riya' (showing off), kindness and respect to neighbours, Islamic greetings (Assalamu Alaykum), Islamic perspective on healthy living (Amanah), prohibition of substance abuse.
      • General Islamic Knowledge: Importance of seeking knowledge, Islamic months (e.g., Shawwal).
  • SECTION B (80 marks)
    • This section consists of 20 structured questions, with each question typically carrying 4 marks. Learners are expected to incorporate relevant Islamic teachings in their answers.
    • Salah (Prayer) and Connection with Allah: Importance of Fajr prayer and practical steps to wake up for it; developing Khushu' (concentration) in Salah; meaning and benefits of performing Salah regularly.
    • Zakat and Social Welfare: Concept of Zakat and categories of eligible recipients; socio-economic impact of Zakat on the Muslim community.
    • Sawm (Fasting): Significance of fasting in Ramadhan; consequences of intentionally breaking the fast without a valid reason; types and significance of voluntary fasts.
    • Tahara (Purification): Importance of performing Wudu correctly and its obligatory steps; concept of Tahara in Islam and types of impurities requiring purification; purpose of Ghusl and situations that necessitate it; concept and method of Tayammum.
    • Akhlaq (Islamic Ethics and Morality): Importance of respecting neighbours and the prohibition of backbiting; Islamic teachings on brotherhood/sisterhood and welcoming new members into the community; Islamic perspective on why drug abuse is prohibited and its negative effects; Islamic teachings on honouring and caring for the elderly; importance of honesty in Islam and practical demonstrations in school.
    • Belief in Allah (Tawhid) and Angels: Significance of knowing Allah's names and attributes; meaning of specific attributes of Allah; Islamic belief in angels and the role of Angel Jibril.
    • Life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Islamic History: Strategies from the Prophet's life in Madinah to address youth crime; historical context and importance of the Hijrah; key messages from the Farewell Sermon; introduction to one of the Rightly Guided Caliphs and a significant event during their leadership.
    • Sunnah: Importance of the Sunnah in understanding and practicing Islam.
    • Community and Social Issues: Islamic teachings on conflict resolution; importance of a mosque beyond prayer and its community roles; Islamic concept of showing gratitude (Shukr) to Allah.
    • Contemporary Issues: Potential negative impacts of social media from an Islamic ethical perspective and responsible usage by Muslim youth.
    • Islamic Finance: Concept of Riba (interest), its prohibition, and alternative Islamic ways of investing wealth.
    • Personal Development: Islamic perspective on the importance of time and responsibility; improving time management based on Islamic principles.
    • Dawah and Knowledge: Role of prophets in Islam and the finality of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH); importance of verifying information and refraining from spreading falsehoods, especially about Islam.
    • Work and Livelihood: Islamic perspective on work and earning a halal livelihood.
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  19 pages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 8
• Subject:

  IRE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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