Selected Surah

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1. Question 1

   1 mark

   In Surah Al-Fatihah Muslims say "Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'in." This teaches that we worship and seek help from:

   A. the angels

   B. Allah alone

   C. the prophets

   D. the righteous people

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2. Question 2

   4 marks

   Amina has memorised Surah Al-Fatihah.

   (a) State two lessons a Muslim learns from Surah Al-Fatihah.

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

   (4 marks)

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   (a) Any two lessons (1 mark each): Allah is the Lord of all the worlds; Allah is Most Gracious and Most Merciful; Allah alone deserves worship; we ask Allah alone for help; we ask Allah to guide us to the straight path. (b) One reason (2 marks): The Prophet (SAW) taught that there is no valid prayer without reciting Al-Fatihah / it contains praise of Allah and a request for guidance.

3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Halima recites Surah Al-Ikhlas during her prayers. This short surah mainly teaches Muslims about which important belief?

   A. The reward of giving charity

   B. The oneness of Allah (Tawhid)

   C. The rules of fasting in Ramadhan

   D. The story of Prophet Musa

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Surah Al-Fatihah is recited in every unit (rakaa) of the daily prayers. Because of this, it is commonly known by which title?

   A. The Chapter of the Cave

   B. The Closing prayer

   C. The Chapter of Light

   D. The Opening of the Book

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5. Question 5

   4 marks

   Write down the meaning of the phrase "Ihdinas-siratal-mustaqim" from Surah Al-Fatihah and explain why a Muslim asks Allah for this in every prayer.

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   How many verses (ayah) are there in Surah Al-Fatihah?

   A. Ten

   B. Seven

   C. Three

   D. Five

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7. Question 7

   6 marks

   Surah Al-Ikhlas is often called the surah of sincere faith. Explain three teachings a Grade 5 learner gets from this surah.

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   Any three teachings (2 marks each): Allah is One (Tawhid) and has no partner; Allah does not give birth and was not born, so He has no children or parents; nothing and no one is equal or comparable to Allah; Allah is eternal and self-sufficient (As-Samad); Muslims should worship Allah alone with sincerity.

8. Question 8

   6 marks

   A Grade 5 class is memorising a short surah. Explain three benefits of memorising and reciting the Qur'an regularly.

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   Any three (2 marks each): earns great reward from Allah (each letter is a good deed); strengthens one's connection with Allah and the Qur'an; helps in performing salah correctly; protects and guides a Muslim in daily life; raises a person's rank; brings peace to the heart; the Qur'an will intercede for its reciter on the Day of Judgement.

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Surah Al-Ikhlas states that Allah "lam yalid wa lam yulad," meaning Allah:

   A. sent all the prophets

   B. created the sun and moon

   C. forgives all who repent

   D. neither gives birth nor was born

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    In Surah Al-Ikhlas, Allah is described as "As-Samad." This means Allah is the One who:

    A. is self-sufficient and needed by all

    B. created the heavens in six days

    C. sent down the angels to earth

    D. forgives those who repent

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    In Surah Al-Fatihah, Muslims describe Allah as "Rabbil-Aalameen." What does this phrase mean?

    A. Lord of all the worlds

    B. Owner of the Day of Judgement

    C. The Most Forgiving King

    D. The One who guides to the path

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