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  The MS Word document comprises the Grade 7 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:
      • Beliefs (Iman): The Holy Book of Islam (Quran), Angels in Islam (e.g., Jibril for revelation, Izrail as Angel of Death), Tawhid (Oneness of Allah) and its opposite Shirk, prophethood (first prophet - Adam PBUH, last prophet - Muhammad PBUH).
      • Sources of Islamic Law: Sunnah (sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad PBUH), Quran and Hadith as the two main sources, Hadith Qudsi.
      • Pillars of Islam:
        • Salah (Prayer): Compulsory five daily prayers, Jumu'ah prayer, direction of prayer (Qibla - Kaabah in Makkah).
        • Zakat & Sadaqah: Zakat (compulsory charity), Sadaqah (voluntary charity).
        • Sawm (Fasting): Month of Ramadhan, consequences of intentionally breaking the fast.
        • Hajj & Umrah: Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah), Umrah (lesser pilgrimage).
      • Purification (Tahara): Wudu (ritual washing before prayer), Ghusl (full purification bath), Tayammum (dry ablution using sand or dust), cleanliness as half of faith.
      • Islamic History (Seerah & Tarikh): The Hijrah (migration from Makkah to Madinah), the first mosque built in Islam (Quba in Madinah), the first Caliph (Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq), the Battle of Badr.
      • Companions of the Prophet (Sahabah).
      • Islamic Morals and Manners (Akhlaq): Concept of Akhlaq, importance of respecting parents, Riya' (showing off).
      • The Quran: Surah Al-Fatiha (opening Surah of the Quran).
      • Islamic Greetings.
      • Key Sermons: The Farewell Sermon.
      • Islamic Calendar: Month after Ramadhan (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.
    • Tawhid and Shirk: Meaning and importance of Tawhid, attributes of Allah (S.W.T.), meaning of Shirk with examples of Major Shirk, and dangers of committing Shirk.
    • Prophethood and Revelation: The role of prophets in Islam, naming prophets mentioned in the Quran, description of the first revelation to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), reasons for the Quran's revelation in portions, teachings from Surah Al-Ikhlas, and the importance of the Holy Quran in a Muslim's life.
    • Hadith and Sunnah: Definition and importance of Hadith, qualities of a good friend according to Hadith, writing the Hadith on intention and explaining its significance.
    • Pillars of Islam:
      • Shahada: Meaning and its two parts.
      • Salah: Importance of Salah, listing the five daily prayers and their times, steps of performing Wudu (ablution), things that break Wudu, benefits of congregational prayer, practical advice on waking up for Fajr prayer.
      • Zakat: Importance of Zakat, types of wealth subject to Zakat, categories of people eligible to receive Zakat.
      • Sawm: Importance of fasting during Ramadhan, conditions for obligation to fast, things that break the fast, significance of fasting for personal conduct.
      • Hajj: Importance of Hajj, description of two main rituals and their spiritual significance.
    • Akhlaq (Islamic Morals and Manners): Islamic teachings on respecting parents, importance of honesty in a Muslim's life, how Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) demonstrated good Akhlaq in Makkah, Islamic perspective on respecting neighbours and prohibition of backbiting, applying Islamic teachings on brotherhood/sisterhood.
    • Tahara (Cleanliness): Concept of Tahara in Islam, types of impurities requiring purification, purpose of Ghusl and situations requiring it, concept and performance of Tayammum, types and significance of voluntary fasts.
    • Islamic History after the Prophet (PBUH): Introduction to one of the Rightly Guided Caliphs and a significant event during their leadership.
    • Social Issues and Community: Islamic perspective on why drug abuse is prohibited and its negative effects, Islamic teachings on honouring and caring for the elderly, resolving disagreements peacefully based on Islamic teachings, the importance of a mosque beyond prayer and its community roles, Islamic concept of showing gratitude to Allah (S.W.T.).
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• Category:

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• Level:

  Grade 7
• Subject:

  IRE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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