Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises the Grade 8 IRE End of Term 2 2025 Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  This Islamic Religious Education (Theory) paper consists of two sections, A and B, containing a total of 28 questions. Section A has 20 multiple-choice questions, and Section B has 8 structured questions. The examination is marked out of 100, with an allocated time of 1 hour and 40 minutes.

  The exam assesses learners on the core areas of Islamic knowledge:

  • Qur'an and Hadith:
    • The importance, benefits, and ways of showing respect for the Holy Quran.
    • The significance of Hadith as a secondary source of Islamic teachings.
  • Pillars of Iman (Faith) and Islam:
    • The six Articles of Iman, including belief in Allah, Angels, and Holy Books.
    • Salah (Prayer): The performance and significance of the Jumu'ah (Friday) prayer.
    • Zakat (Charity): Its meaning, the types of wealth upon which it is obligatory, and the categories of people eligible to receive it.
    • Hajj (Pilgrimage): The conditions that make Hajj obligatory and the significant places visited during the pilgrimage.
  • Islamic History and Seerah (Life of the Prophet PBUH):
    • The establishment of the first Islamic state in Madinah.
    • Key events such as the Battle of Badr and the Farewell Pilgrimage.
    • The succession after the Prophet, including the first Caliphs.
  • Akhlaq (Morals and Manners):
    • Core Islamic values such as modesty (Haya'), consultation (Shura), and respect for parents (Birrul Walidayn).
    • The importance of intention (Niyyah) in acts of worship.
    • Islamic manners related to social interactions, such as visiting homes and relating with neighbours.
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 8
• Subject:

  IRE

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