Selected Chapters (Surah)

15 Grade 7 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Selected Chapters (Surah), with worked marking schemes. 15 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Surah Al-Fatihah is given several titles because of its importance. Which of the following is a well-known title of Surah Al-Fatihah?

   A. Umm al-Kitab (Mother of the Book)

   B. Al-Muawwidhatayn

   C. Al-Fil

   D. Ayat al-Kursi

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Surah Al-Ikhlas is described by the Prophet (S.A.W.) as equal to one third of the Qur'an because it emphasises which teaching?

   A. The importance of Zakat

   B. The events of the Hereafter

   C. The rules of trade

   D. The oneness of Allah

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   A pupil wants to recite a short surah that purely describes the Oneness of Allah — that He is One, eternally besought, neither begets nor is begotten. Which surah best fits this description?

   A. Surah Al-Ikhlas

   B. Surah Al-Falaq

   C. Surah An-Nas

   D. Surah Al-Masad

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   In a Qur'an lesson, the teacher recites a short surah of three verses that begins by swearing by time and mentioning the great loss humanity is in, except those who believe, do good, and advise one another to truth and patience. Which surah is being studied?

   A. Surah Al-Fatiha

   B. Surah Al-Ikhlas

   C. Surah Al-Asr

   D. Surah Al-Kawthar

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5. Question 5

   3 marks

   Surah An-Nas teaches Muslims to seek refuge in Allah. State THREE qualities of Allah mentioned in Surah An-Nas by which a Muslim seeks protection.

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6. Question 6

   6 marks

   Explain THREE ways in which the teachings of Surah Al-Ikhlas guide a Muslim to reject shirk in daily life.

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   Award up to 2 marks per well-explained point (max 6): affirms Allah is One (Ahad) so a Muslim worships Him alone and not idols; states Allah is As-Samad/self-sufficient so a Muslim depends on Allah, not charms or people; states Allah neither begets nor is begotten, so a Muslim rejects belief that Allah has a son/partner; states none is comparable to Allah, so a Muslim does not associate any creation with Him in worship. (6 marks)

7. Question 7

   6 marks

   Hawa's grandmother recites Surah Al-Fatihah in every unit (rak'ah) of her swalah and tells Hawa it is the greatest surah in the Qur'an.

   (a) State two names by which Surah Al-Fatihah is known. (2 marks)

   (b) Identify two lessons a Muslim learns from Surah Al-Fatihah. (4 marks)

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   Marking scheme

   (a) Any two names (1 mark each): Umm al-Kitab (Mother of the Book); Al-Sab' al-Mathani (the Seven Oft-Repeated Verses); Fatihatul-Kitab (the Opening of the Book); Al-Hamd. (2 marks) (b) Any two lessons, well explained (2 marks each): - A Muslim should praise and thank Allah, who is the Lord and Sustainer of all the worlds (Rabbil-'alameen). - A Muslim worships and seeks help from Allah alone – 'You alone we worship and You alone we ask for help' – teaching Tawheed. - A Muslim should constantly ask Allah for guidance to the straight path (sirat al-mustaqim). - A Muslim should desire to follow the path of those whom Allah favoured and avoid the path of those who earned His anger or went astray. (Total 4 marks)

8. Question 8

   4 marks

   Surah Al-Fatihah is recited in every rak'ah of swalah.

   (a) State TWO themes contained in Surah Al-Fatihah.

   (b) Give TWO reasons why it is called 'The Opening'.

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   Marking scheme

   (a) Any two themes (1 mk each): praising/glorifying Allah; affirming Allah as Lord of the worlds; Most Merciful; Master of the Day of Judgement; worshipping Allah alone and seeking His help; asking for guidance to the straight path. (b) Any two reasons (1 mk each): it is the first Surah in the Qur'an/opens the Mus'haf; it opens every swalah; it opens with praise of Allah. (4 marks)

9. Question 9

   3 marks

   A Grade 7 pupil wants to memorise short Surah to use in his daily prayers. State THREE benefits he will gain from memorising and reciting selected Surah of the Qur'an.

   (3 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Award 1 mark each for any three: earns reward (thawab) from Allah; enables correct performance of swalah; protects the reciter from evil/Shaytan; brings peace of heart/spiritual guidance; strengthens memory and love for the Qur'an; helps in teaching others. (3 marks)

10. Question 10

    1 mark

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

    A. Seven

    B. Ten

    C. Three

    D. Five

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Surah Al-Falaq teaches a Muslim to seek protection of Allah from the harm of the envier when he envies. What is the Arabic word for envy?

    A. Riba

    B. Sabr

    C. Zakat

    D. Hasad

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Before going to sleep at night, Yusuf's grandmother advises him to recite a short surah three times that affirms the absolute Oneness of Allah and is said to equal one-third of the Qur'an in reward. Which surah is she referring to?

    A. Surah Al-Falaq

    B. Surah Al-Kafirun

    C. Surah Al-Ikhlas

    D. Surah Al-Ma'un

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    Surah An-Nas and Surah Al-Falaq are together known as Al-Mu'awwidhatayn. What is their main theme?

    A. Seeking refuge in Allah from evil

    B. Laws of fasting

    C. The story of Prophet Yusuf

    D. Rules of inheritance

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    In which language must the Qur'an, including the selected Surah, be recited in swalah?

    A. Arabic

    B. Any language the reciter understands

    C. English

    D. Kiswahili

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    During assembly, a pupil recites: 'Qul huwa Allahu Ahad.' From which Surah is this opening verse taken?

    A. Surah Al-Kawthar

    B. Surah Al-Ikhlas

    C. Surah Al-Falaq

    D. Surah An-Nas

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