Selected Surahs

11 Grade 4 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Selected Surahs, with worked marking schemes. 11 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   3 marks

   Surah Al-Ikhlas describes the oneness of Allah.

   (a) State two things this surah teaches about Allah.

   (b) Give one reason why a Muslim should believe that Allah is One.

   (3 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) Any two (1 mk each): Allah is One (Ahad); Allah is As-Samad, the Self-Sufficient upon whom all depend; He does not give birth and was not born; there is none equal or comparable to Him. (b) 1 mk: because it is the truth taught in the Qur'an / it is the foundation of Tawhid / it earns Allah's pleasure and reward.

2. Question 2

   4 marks

   Surah Al-Maun warns those who neglect kindness.

   (a) State two people mentioned in Surah Al-Maun who should be treated well.

   (b) Explain one lesson a Grade 4 pupil learns from Surah Al-Maun.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) 2 mks: the orphan (should not be driven away/mistreated); the poor/needy (should be fed and helped). (b) 2 mks: prayer must go together with kindness to others; help the orphan and the needy; do not show off in worship while neglecting good deeds; small acts of kindness matter (accept any well-explained lesson).

3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Surah Al-Fil tells of the people of the elephant who came to destroy the Ka'bah. What did Allah send to defeat their army?

   A. A great flood

   B. Flocks of birds carrying stones

   C. Fierce lions

   D. A strong wind

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Before reciting the Qur'an a Muslim says 'A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim'. What is the pupil asking for with these words?

   A. Protection from the cursed Shaytan

   B. More wealth

   C. Plenty of food

   D. A good sleep

   (1 mark)

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas both begin with 'Say: I seek refuge...'. Together these two surahs of protection are commonly known as:

   A. The two elephants

   B. Al-Mu'awwidhatan (the two of refuge)

   C. The two openings

   D. The two lights

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   A Grade 4 pupil is asked what Surah Al-Ikhlas teaches about Allah. Which answer is correct?

   A. Allah is One and has no partner

   B. Angels are small gods

   C. The Prophet is Allah

   D. Allah has many helpers

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7. Question 7

   3 marks

   Using Surah Al-Falaq, state three evils that a Muslim seeks Allah's protection from.

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Because it opens the Qur'an and is recited in every prayer, one surah is given the title 'Mother of the Qur'an' (Umm al-Kitab). Which surah is it?

   A. Surah Al-Ikhlas

   B. Surah An-Nas

   C. Surah Al-Fatiha

   D. Surah Al-Falaq

   (1 mark)

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Surah Al-Kauthar is the shortest chapter in the Qur'an. How many verses does it contain?

   A. Five

   B. Seven

   C. Four

   D. Three

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10. Question 10

    4 marks

    Amina recites Surah Al-Fatiha in her prayer.

    (a) State two things a Muslim asks Allah for in Surah Al-Fatiha.

    (b) Give one reason why Surah Al-Fatiha must be recited in every prayer.

    (4 marks)

    Marking scheme

    (a) Any two (1 mk each): to be guided to the straight path; Allah's help/worship ('You alone we worship and You alone we ask for help'); Allah's mercy and blessings; to be kept away from the path of those who earn anger or go astray. (b) Any one (2 mks): it is a compulsory pillar/part of every rak'ah and the prayer is not valid/complete without it; it is Allah's command and the Prophet taught it so.

11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Surah Al-Fatiha is recited in every unit (rak'ah) of the daily prayers. How many verses (ayah) does Surah Al-Fatiha have?

    A. Ten

    B. Seven

    C. Three

    D. Five

    (1 mark)

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