Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 8 IRE Term 1 2026 Opener Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  The exam paper contains 30 questions and it is marked out of a total of 100 marks. It should be completed by learners within a duration of 1 hour 45 minutes.

  The topics covered include:

  • The Holy Qur'an:
    • Divisions of the Qur'an (Juzuu, Surah, Manzil, Ruk'u, Ayat).
    • Characteristics and differences between Makkan and Madinan Surahs.
    • Themes in Surah Al-Luqman (Character building and guidance).
    • Preservation of the Qur'an through memorization and recitation.
  • Pillars of Islam (Arkanul Islam):
    • Types of Prayers: Sunnah prayers (e.g., Tahajud) and Congregational prayers.
    • Zakat: Understanding Zakatul Fitr and its timing.
    • Fasting (Sawm): Types of fasting (Sunnah, Fardh, Nadhir, Kafara, Qadha).
  • Faith (Iman):
    • Concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah) and its importance.
    • Shirk (Associating partners with Allah) and its consequences.
  • Hadith and Sunnah:
    • Hadith on intentions (Actions are judged by intentions).
    • Guidance on choosing good friends and the influence of peers.
  • Moral Values (Akhlaq) and Social Issues:
    • Halal vs. Haram sources of earning (Honest trade vs. Bribery/Cheating).
    • Importance of truthfulness and forgiveness in society.
    • Effects of drug and substance abuse on spiritual and physical health.
    • Hygiene practices for disease prevention (e.g., COVID-19 protocols).
    • Purpose of marriage in Islam.
  • Islamic History:
    • Social and economic reforms introduced by Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.).
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 8
• Subject:

  IRE

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