BOARD EXAMINATION STUDY GUIDE

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1 BISMILLAH, HIR-RAHMAN, NIR-RAHIM BOARD EXAMINATION STUDY GUIDE 4th Grade Edition CAUTION: Just memorizing the answers in this Study Guide is no guarantee for passing the examination; other questions from within the syllabus may also be asked Muslim Community Center s Weekend Schools Muslim Community Center (M.C.C.) 4380 N Elston Avenue Chicago, IL Muslim Education Center (M.E.C.) 8601 N Menard Street Morton Grove, IL 60053

2 REVISION HISTORY REVISION DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE AUTHOR DATE E Updated Qur an & Arabic Language section: Clarified Examination Committee 2/26/09 Vocabulary words by providing for an addendum, added requirements for du as, updated surahs list, and clarified explanation for the Meaning and Understanding section. Added a note of caution on the front page against just memorization of the answers in this guide. D In Seerah/History, added 7 questions to the 4 th grade Examination Committee 3/31/06 section and 1 question to the 9 th grade section. In Akhlaq, added a total of 32 questions to the 4 th, 7 th and 9 th grade sections. In Imaan & Ibadaat, added a total of 4 questions to the 7 th and 9 th grade sections. Added Appendix 1 to provide an example of Qur an & Arabic Language questions that may be asked in the examination. Made minor modifications in language to the Introduction as well as to a few questions spread across all sections for better clarity. C Added a total of 33 questions to Seerah/History (4 th & 7 th Examination Committee 3/7/02 grades only) section. Added a total of 63 questions to Iman, Ibadaat and Akhlaq (all grades). Revised Qur an and Arabic Language section. Reduced font size from 12 to 10 in most sections to save paper. B Made minor changes in the Introduction. Re-worded a Examination Committee 2/10/01 few questions to avoid confusion. Corrected typographical errors. A Initial Release Examination Committee 3/11/00 2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION What is the Board Examination? Board Examination Preparation Theology (Iman, Ibadaat & Akhlaq) and Seerah/History Nazirah/Tajwid Qur an Acknowledgments SEERAH/HISTORY Fourth Grade THEOLOGY (IMAN, IBADAAT AND AKHLAQ) Fourth Grade IMAN & IBADAAT Fourth Grade AKHLAQ NAZIRAH/TAJWID Fourth Grade QUR AN AND ARABIC LANGUAGE Fourth Grade

4 1. INTRODUCTION This Study Guide has been compiled to help the students of the Weekend Schools of Muslim Community Center (MCC) prepare for the Board Examination. As already announced, a Board Examination will be administered to all students in the 4 th, 7 th and 9 th grades. The students will have to pass this Board Examination to be eligible for promotion to the next higher grade. Parents of students in these three grades are urged to go over this introductory chapter with their child before proceeding to the relevant subject specific material in the following chapters. 1.1 What is the Board Examination? The Board Examination, which is intended to standardize and improve the quality of education at the Weekend Schools of MCC, will be administered in May/June of each academic year in lieu of the Final (2nd Semester) Examination that is usually administered towards the end of each academic year. The Board Examination is only for the students in 4th, 7th and 9th grades; students of all other grades will have their usual Final (2nd Semester) Examination. The Academic Council for the Weekend Schools of MCC has formed the Board of Examinations that will supervise the Examination Committee in-charge of administering the Board Examination. The students will be tested in the following subjects for this examination: 1) Seerah/History 2) Theology (currently called Iman, Ibadaat and Akhlaq) 3) Nazirah/Tajwid 4) Qur an The Board Examination will be a comprehensive examination. In other words, students will be tested in all the material taught in the school from 1st grade through the student s present grade. For example, a 4th grader would be tested in material taught in grades 1 through 4, a 7th grader would be tested in material taught in grades 1 through 7, and a 9th grader would be tested in material taught in grades 1 through 9. Another important difference between the usual Final Examination and the Board Examination is that the examination may be set and graded by someone other than the student s regular teacher. Also, the Board Examination will be a common examination across all the Weekend Schools of MCC. In other words, the students of a particular grade in one school would be administered the same examination as their counterparts in the other schools. 1.2 Board Examination Preparation This section gives an overview of this Study Guide and provides information that would be helpful in preparing for the Board Examination. Since we anticipate that the preparation for this examination would take several months, parents are advised to have their child start preparing early. Note: If the words 4 th Grade Edition or 7 th Grade Edition appear in the header of each page of this Study Guide, sections pertaining to 7 th and/or 9 th grades may not be included in this edition of the guide Theology (Iman, Ibadaat & Akhlaq) and Seerah/History The subject that has been known as Theology to most students and parents in the past has been renamed as Iman, Ibadaat and Akhlaq. This renaming has not changed the content of the course. This change is independent of the Board Examination. The format of this Study Guide reflects this change. Thus, the chapter for Theology in this Study Guide has been split into two sub-sections called Iman and Ibadaat and Akhlaq. Since the change is relatively new, the word Theology will also be used in this guide to avoid confusion. The Seerah/History and Theology (Iman, Ibadaat & Akhlaq) questions that will be asked in the Board Examination will be similar (in content) to the list of questions provided in Chapter numbers 2 & 3 of this Study Guide. The actual examination questions may not be identical (word for word) to the ones provided herein; they may be twisted around to test the student s understanding of the material. In order to answer the actual examination questions successfully, the students would need to understand the underlying material instead of simple memorization of the answers provided herein. 4

5 Chapter #s 2 and 3 are subdivided into sections pertaining to 4th, 7th and 9th grades. The 4th graders examination questions will be from the material provided in the 4th Grade section. Since this will be a comprehensive examination, some of the 7th graders examination questions will be from the material provided in the 4th Grade section, while the majority of their questions will be from the material in the 7th Grade section. Similarly, some of the 9th graders examination questions will be from the material provided in the 4th Grade and 7th Grade sections, while the majority of their questions will be from the material provided in the 9th Grade section. With the exception of those questions that ask a student to recite something, the examinations for both subjects will be written examinations (not oral) for all the three grades. The correct answers for all the questions are underlined in this Study Guide. In the examination, in case of multiple choice questions, the student is expected to circle/select only one, most correct and/or complete, answer. In case where the answers are essay type, the student is not expected to memorize the answers provided in this Study Guide, word for word; however, he/she is expected to include all the key points of the answers provided in this Study Guide in his/her answers. For each of the two subjects, it is anticipated that the 4th graders would be asked to answer about 40 to 70 questions from the pertinent list in this guide. The 7th graders may be asked to answer about 45 to 75 questions for each subject, while the 9th graders may be asked to answer about 50 to 80 questions for each subject. Although the answers to the questions are provided in this Study Guide, for a thorough understanding of the subject, the student is urged to read the recommended books for the subject(s). The student may contact his/her teacher for more information. A copy of the applicable syllabus is provided at the beginning of each of the sections to aid in examination preparation Nazirah/Tajwid For Nazirah/Tajwid, the students will be asked to demonstrate their proficiency in areas listed in Chapter 4 of this Study Guide. The expectations for each of the three grades are listed separately in their respective sections. The 4th and 7th graders will be asked to demonstrate, orally, their proficiency in the subject. In addition to demonstrating their proficiency orally, the 9th graders will also have to provide written answers to questions relating to topics given in the 9th Grade section Qur an For Qur an, the students will be asked to demonstrate their proficiency in areas listed in Chapter 5 of this Study Guide. The expectations for each of the three grades are listed separately in their respective sections. In addition to demonstrating their proficiency orally, the students will also have to provide written answers to questions. 1.3 Acknowledgments We would like to thank all the teachers, heads of the departments and staff of the Weekend Schools who have helped in the compilation and review of this Study Guide. JazaakAllahu Khairun. Examination Committee 5

6 2. SEERAH/HISTORY 2.1 Fourth Grade Syllabus: - Allah (SWT) s creations: Simple description of earth, skies, heaven and hell. - Important/sacred Islamic places: Map of Arabia in relation to other countries; location of Makkah (Kabah) and Madina (Masjid-an-Nabawi). - Prophet Muhammad (S); Cave Hira and thowr (concept of last prophet). - Prophet Muhammad (S) s tolerance and kindness; story of the old lady who used to throw garbage and thorns in the prophet s way. - Salle-Allahu-Alaihi-Wassallum and its meaning (concept of love and respect). - Prophet Muhammad (S) s parents and his birth; the prophet s grandfather and uncles. - Story of reconstruction of Kabah, and Prophet Muhammad (S) s role in placing Hajr-e-Aswadh (Black Stone). - Allah (SWT) saved Kabah from Abraha s army: Story of Abraha and his plan to destroy Kabah. - Abdul Muttalib and the well of Zam-Zam. - Stories from the life of Abu Bakr, and his generosity. - Story of Adam (A) and Hawa; Islamic Interpretation of creation and start of human species. - Story of Prophet Nuh (A); the flood and the boat. - Story of Ibrahim (A); Ibrahim (A) declared himself worshipper of one Allah; Ibrahim (A) thrown in fire by idol worshippers; concept of Allah (SWT) s friend and Allah (SWT) s help Khalilullah. - Story of building of Kabah by Ibrahim (A) and Ismail (A). - Story of Yunus (A) who was swallowed by a fish. - Musa (A) and the crossing of Red Sea; other miracles by Musa (A). - Isa (A) s birth and his prophethood; Islamic point of view of his birth; Isa (A) as a messenger of Allah (SWT), and his miracles; Isa (A) taken up to heaven and saved from crucification. 1. The Holy Ka bah is located in the city of. A. Madinah B. Jerusalem C. Makkah 2. Masjid Al-Nabavi is located in the city of. A. Madinah B. Jerusalem C. Makkah 3. What is the current name of the country in which Makkah and Madinah are located? A. Iraq. B. Saudi Arabia. C. Palestine. 6

7 4. Prophet Muhammad (S) was born in the city of. A. Makkah B. Madinah C. Yathrib 5. Prophet Muhammad (S) was born in the year CE. A B C How old was Prophet Muhammad (S) when his father died? A. 5 years B. 23 years C. 40 years D. He was not born yet 7. How old was Prophet Muhammad (S) when his mother died? A. 6 years B. 23 years C. 40 years D. He was not born yet 8. Prophet Muhammad (S) s nurse was. A. Aminah B. Halimah C. Khadijah (R) 9. Prophet Muhammad (S) s mother was. A. Aminah B. Halimah C. Khadijah (R) 10. Prophet Muhammad (S) s father was. A. Abd ul-muttalib B. Abu Bakr (R) C. Abdullah bin Abd-ul Muttalib 11. Prophet Muhammad (S) s grandfather was. A. Abd ul-muttalib B. Abu Bakr (R) C. Abdullah 12. During Prophet Muhammad (S) s childhood, after his mother and grandfather died, with whom did he go and live? A. His father. B. His uncle, Abu Talib. C. His elder brother, Ali. 13. During Prophet Muhammad (S) s childhood, which tribe ruled the city of Makkah? A. Bani Isra il. B. The Moguls. C. The Quraish. 14. Makkans called Prophet Muhammad (S) Al-Sadiq and Al-Amin because they. 7

8 A. knew him B. trusted him C. were his friends 15. One of the many examples of Prophet Muhammad (S) s kind and helping nature was the freeing of a slave boy and adopting him as a son. Which of the following was the name of the boy? A. Zaid ibn Haritha. B. Ali ibn Abu Talib. C. Bilal. 16. What is Hajr-e-Aswad? A. It is the stone that has the footprints of Ibrahim (A) and Isma il (A). B. It is the White Stone located on one of the corners of Holy Ka bah. C. It is the Black Stone located on one of the corners of Holy Ka bah. 17. When Prophet Muhammad (S) was about 35 years old, the Quraish rebuilt Holy Ka bah because. A. it was too small to put the 360 idols they worshipped. B. it was falling apart and badly needed repairs. C. the Arabs who went there every year for pilgrimage wanted a bigger place of worship. 18. When the Holy Ka bah was being rebuilt before Prophet Muhammad (S) became a Prophet, what solution did he give to solve the argument between the Quraish tribes about who would carry the Hajr-e-Aswad (the Black Stone) to Ka bah? A. Whoever gave the most zakah should get to carry the stone to Ka bah. B. Whoever freed the most number of slaves should get to carry the stone to Ka bah. C. Leaders of the arguing tribes should carry corners of a cloth that held the stone. 19. Prophet Muhammad (S) used to go to the Cave of to worship Allah (SWT). A. Taif B. Makkah C. Hira 20. Which angel brought down the message of Allah (SWT) to Prophet Muhammad (S)? A. Jibra il (A) B. Mikha il (A) C. Israfil (A) 21. When Angel Jibra il started bringing Allah (SWT) s message in Cave Hira, what was the first word in Qur an to be given to Prophet Muhammad (S)? A. O Prophet B. Read (Iqra) C. As-Salaam-alaikum 22. Did Prophet Muhammad (S) know how to read or write before Allah (SWT) started to reveal the Qur an to him? A. Yes B. No 23. How old was Prophet Muhammad (S) when he became a Prophet? A. 23 years. B. 40 years. C. 63 years. 24. Who was the first person in Islam to follow Prophet Muhammad (S) and become a Muslim? 8

9 A. Khadijah (R) B. Ali (R) C. Abu Bakr (R) 25. How was Khadijah related to Prophet Muhammad (S)? A. She was his cousin. B. She was his daughter. C. She was his wife. 26. Before becoming a Prophet, Muhammad (S) was a merchant and he helped Khadijah in her business. A. True. B. False. 27. When Prophet Muhammad (S) called the people of Makkah to Islam, they became Muslims right away. A. True B. False 28. means leaving one s country or home for the sake of Islam. A. Miraj B. Jihad C. Hijrah 29. The kind and helpful people of Madinah, who helped the Makkans, were called. A. Ansaar B. Muhajirun C. Jews 30. After moving to Madinah, where did Prophet Muhammad (S) decide to live for the rest of his life? A. Makkah B. Madinah C. Ka bah 31. When Prophet Mohammad (S) reached Madinah after his migration from Makkah, who did he stay with? A. Abu Bakr (R), his friend B. Abdullah ibn Ubai, the rich man of Madinah C. Abu Ayyub Ansari, where his camel sat down D. Ali (R), his cousin 32. Of the following, which was the thing that Prophet Muhammad (S) did soon after migrating to Madinah? A. Build a huge house B. Build a new castle to protect himself from Quraish C. Build a Masjid D. Become rich and powerful 33. To strive for the sake of Allah (SWT) is called. A. Jihad B. Shuhuda C. Muhajirun 34. The first battle between the Muslims and the Kuffar took place in. A. Badr B. Uhud C. Khandaq 9

10 35. The Battle of the Khandaq is also known as. A. Badr B. Uhud C. Battle of the Ditch 36. In which battle did Muslims build a ditch around their city to keep the enemy away? A. Battle of Uhud B. Battle of Badr C. World War II D. Battle of Khandaq 37. During the battle of Uhud, Prophet Muhammad (S). A. was killed B. was taken prisoner C. was injured D. had left the battlefield and gone away 38. The hypocrites (munafiqun) referred to during Prophet Muhammad (S) s time were. A. People who lived in Madinah and helped their brothers B. People who were not Muslims but only pretended to be Muslims C. People who refused to believe in one God D. People of the Book 39. The Treaty of Hudaybiyah was between the. A. Jews and the Christians B. Jews and the Kuffar C. Kuffar of Makkah and the Muslims D. Muslims and the Jews 40. After the takeover of Makkah (Fatah Makkah), Prophet Mohammad (S) A. gave the order to destroy all the people of Makkah B. gave the order to kill all the men C. gave the order to kill women and children only D. forgave the people of Makkah 41. The journey of Prophet Muhammad (S) to Heaven is called. A. Hijrah B. Miraj C. Jihad 42. Who is the only creature who has gone to the highest heaven? A. Angel Jibra il (A) B. Prophet Muhammad (S) C. Angel Israfil (A) 43. We should invite others to Islam... A. by forcing them to become Muslims B. by shouting at them C. by teaching them peacefully about our religion 44. When the lady who threw garbage on Prophet Muhammad (S) everyday did not do so one day, the Prophet went to check her health. What happened after that? A. The lady accepted Islam B. The lady threw garbage on the Prophet again 10

11 C. The lady threw water on the Prophet 45. Who was the last prophet to be sent to earth by Allah (SWT)? A. Muhammad (S) B. Nuh (A) C. Ibrahim (A) D. Isa (A) 46. What is Allah (SWT) s last Book to the people of the world? A. Zaboor B. Taurah C. Qur an D. Injeel 47. How old was Prophet Muhammad (S) when he died? A. 23 years. B. 40 years. C. 63 years. 48. Prophet Muhammad (S) left the Sunnah and the as our guides. A. Bible B. Ka bah C. Holy Qur an 49. The life example of Prophet Muhammad (S) is called. A. prayer B. the Qur an C. the Sunnah 50. Prophet Muhammad (S) s teachings and sayings are called. A. Qur an B. Hadith C. Islam 51. We love our Prophet Muhammad (S) because he gave us the right guidance according to the way that Allah (SWT) wanted it. A. True B. False 52. Prophet Muhammad (S) said that if someone does not recite in his prayer, his prayer is not valid. A. Surah Al-Ikhlas B. Ayah-ul-Kursi C. Surah Al-Fatiha 53. Who rediscovered the well of Zam Zam during the time of Prophet Muhammad (S)? A. Abdullah B. Abdul Muttalib C. Umar (R) D. Abu Bakr (R) 54. After Prophet Muhammad (S) passed away, who became the first Khalifah of the Muslims? A. Abu Bakr (R) B. Abu Sufyan 11

12 C. Umar (R) 55. For which one of the following did Abu Bakr Siddique spend a lot of his money? A. Building Masjid-e-Aqsa in Jerusalem. B. Freeing slaves C. Building a huge palace in Makkah in which he lived until his death. 56. Besides being known as an exceptional Muslim, which one of the following was Abu Bakr Siddique well known for? A. His ability to part the Red Sea. B. His ability to give life to people after their death. C. Willingness to spend his money to please Allah (SWT). 57. About the time Prophet Muhammad (S) was born, who tried to destroy Ka bah with the help of an army of elephants? A. The Pharoah of Egypt. B. Yazid. C. Abraha, the governor of Yemen. 58. About the time Prophet Muhammad (S) was born, Abraha tried to destroy Ka bah because. A. he did not want the Arabs to go for pilgrimage to Ka bah. B. he wanted to build a church in its place. C. he wanted to rebuild it. 59. What does the destruction of Abraha s army of elephants (on its way to Ka bah) teach us? A. That any flying creature is much stronger than an elephant. B. That Allah (SWT) can destroy even the strongest human power easily if He wants to. C. It does not really teach us anything. D. That Abraha should have built a much bigger church in Yemen before going to Makkah. 60. When we mention a Prophet s name, we say Alaihi-Wasalaam ; what does that mean? A. May Allah (SWT) be pleased with him. B. Peace be upon him. C. I believe in Allah (SWT). 61. When we mention the name of a very respectable person in Islamic history who was not a Prophet, we say Radhi-Allahu-taala-anhu (or -anha) ; what does that mean? A. May Allah (SWT) be pleased with him (or her). B. Peace be upon him (or her). C. I believe in Allah (SWT). 62. When we mention Prophet Muhammad (S) s name, we say Salle-Allahu-Alaihi-Wasallum ; what does that mean? A. May Allah (SWT) be pleased with him. B. I believe in Allah (SWT). C. May Allah (SWT) s Blessings and Peace be upon him. 63. Who were Prophets? A. Prophets were Angels. B. All Prophets were kings of their nations (countries) during their lives. C. Prophets were special human beings chosen by Allah (SWT) to deliver Allah (SWT) s message to the people. 12

13 64. Between the first Prophet (Adam (A)) and the last Prophet (Muhammad (S)), how many Prophets did Allah (SWT) send to the earth? A. 10. B. About 124,000. C. None. 65. In the Qur an, what did Allah (SWT) say about the Prophets He sent to the earth BEFORE Prophet Muhammad (S) s time? A. He had sent a Prophet to each of the nations (groups of people) of the earth. B. He had sent all His Prophets to Saudi Arabia only. C. He had sent His Prophets to Saudi Arabia, Palestine and Egypt only. 66. One of the differences between Prophet Muhammad (S) and the other Prophets was that. A. he converted all the people of his time to Islam easily, while the other Prophets were never able to convert anybody. B. the message given to him by Allah (SWT) was completely different from that given to the other Prophets. C. he was Prophet for all mankind, while the others were Prophets for only their own people/nations. 67. One of the common messages that all the Prophets gave to the people was to. A. pursue their dreams at any cost. B. always remember Allah (SWT), and to submit to His Will. C. never worry about Life After Death. 68. Were all the Prophets (from Adam (A) to Muhammad (S)) Muslims? A. Yes. B. No. 69. Out of nearly 124,000 Prophets sent by Allah (SWT), the Qur an mentions the names of only about 25. A. True. B. False. 70. Who was the first man, and prophet, created by Allah (SWT)? A. Salih (A) B. Nuh (A) C. Adam (A) D. Hud (A) 71. Who refused to follow Allah (SWT) s command to bow to Adam (A)? A. Hawa B. Iblis C. Angel Jibra il 72. What was the name of Adam (A) s companion? A. Iblis B. Jibra il (A) C. Hawa 73. Who of the following was made before Adam (A)? A. Hawa B. Jinn C. Nuh (A) 74. What was Adam (A) made of? A. Plastic 13

14 B. Sunlight C. Clay 75. What type of creatures were Adam (A) and Hawa? A. Humans B. Angels C. Jinn 76. Who tricked Adam (A) and Hawa to eat the forbidden fruit? A. Iblis B. Jibra il (A) C. Adam (A) 77. What is another name for Iblis? A. Angel B. Shaitan C. Snake 78. What type of creature was Iblis? A. Angel B. Man C. Jinn 79. What are Angels made of? A. Nur (light) B. Fire C. Sunlight 80. What are Jinns made of? A. Nur (light) B. Fire C. Sunlight 81. Can Angels ever disobey Allah (SWT)? A. Yes B. No C. Once in a while 82. Which of the folowing creatures of Allah (SWT) have free will? A. Humans B. Angels C. Trees 83. Which of the following prophets is known to have lived for 950 years? A. Ibrahim (A) B. Younus (A) C. Adam (A) D. Nuh (A) 84. Which prophet was commanded by Allah (SWT) to build a boat, and put the good people and a pair of each animal on the boat? A. Ibrahim (A) B. Younus (A) C. Nuh (A) 14

15 D. Adam (A) 85. Which of the following did Allah (SWT) use to destroy the non-believers of Prophet Nuh (A) s time? A. Tornado B. Earthquake C. Famine D. Flood 86. Did the entire family of Prophet Nuh (A) believe in Allah? A. Yes B. No 87. Which of the following is true about the people of Prophet Nuh (A) s time before the Big Flood? A. All of the people believed in Allah (SWT) alone B. They believed that prophet Nuh (A) was an angel C. Most of them believed in more that one god 88. Allah (SWT) saved prophet Nuh (A) s disbelieving son from His punishment? A. Yes B. No 89. Which prophet was swallowed by a fish? A. Ibrahim (A) B. Yunus (A) C. Adam (A) D. Nuh (A) 90. Which two prophets, who were father and son, built the Holy Ka bah? A. Ibrahim (A) and Nuh (A) B. Yunus (A) C. Adam (A) and Ismail (A) D. Ibrahim (A) and Ismail (A) 91. How was Ibrahim (A) saved when he was thrown into the fire by the kuffaar? A. Ibrahim (A) was taken care off very well in the hospital B. Ismail (A) caught Ibrahim (A) before he fell into the fire C. Allah (SWT) ordered the fire to become cool and turn into a safe place for Ibrahim (A) D. Ibrahim (A) used a portable fire extinguisher to put out the fire 92. When she was alone in the desert in Makkah with baby Ismail (A), which two places did Hajira (R) run between for 7 times when looking for water? A. Makkah and Madinah B. Safa and Marwa C. Jerusalem and Makkah D. Makkah and Sinai 93. When she was alone in the desert in Makkah with baby Ismail (A), how did Hajira (R) get water? A. She got it out of a water melon B. She got it from the refrigerator C. She had to go to Madinah to get it D. Allah (SWT) provided a spring of Zam Zam water near baby Ismail (A) s feet. 94. Which Eid reminds us of Prophet Ibrahim (A) s obedience to Allah (SWT)? A. Eid-ul-Adha 15

16 B. Eid-ul-Fitr C. Eid-ul-Jumma D. None of the above 95. Which prophet had a dream in which Allah (SWT) ordered him to give up his son? A. Ibrahim (A) B. Yunus (A) C. Adam (A) D. Musa (A) 96. Which of the following happened when Ibrahim (A) was ready to sacrifice his son, Ismail (A), after he had a dream in which Allah (SWT) asked him to do so? A. Ibrahim (A) did not have to sacrifice his son, and instead was asked to sacrifice an animal. B. Ibrahim (A) had to sacrifice his son, Ismail (A). C. Ibrahim (A) changed his mind about sacrificing Ismail (A), and thus failed Allah (SWT) s test. 97. How did Allah (SWT) save Musa (A) after his birth when Pharoah was trying to kill all male babies of Israelites? A. Hide the baby under the bed B. Give the baby to Pharoah s soldiers C. Give the baby to Musa (A) s sister D. He told Musa (A) s mother to put the baby in a wooden basket and place it in the river 98. What is the name of Allah (SWT) s Book that was sent through Musa (A)? A. Zaboor B. Injeel C. Qur an D. Taurah 99. Where did prophet Musa (A) grow up? A. In Rome B. In the house of his mother C. In the Pharaoh s palace D. Both, B and C above 100. How did Allah (SWT) communicate with Musa (A)? A. Musa (A) used to send letters to Allah (SWT) through the postal service B. They communicated by talking to each other C. They used to speak over a telephone D. All of the above 101. Which of the following are miracles that Allah (SWT) gave to Prophet Musa (A)? A. Musa (A) could talk to birds and tigers B. Musa (A) could raise people from the dead and talk as a baby C. Musa (A) could turn his stick into a snake and make his hands white and shiny D. Musa (A) could swim across the Red Sea 102. What did some of the Israelites start to worship when Musa (A) went up to Mount Sinai to get the laws of Allah (SWT)? A. A cow made up of gold B. A Pharaoh s statue C. The pyramids D. A golden tiger 103. How did Musa (A) and the Israelites cross the Red Sea when they were being chased by the Pharaoh s army? 16

17 A. They swam across the Red Sea B. They walked across, when the sea parted after Musa (A) put his stick in the water by Allah (SWT) s command C. They crossed the sea in a boat D. They did not cross the sea at all 104. Why did Musa (A) migrate to Madyan before he got married? A. Because he killed an Egyptian (who was hitting an Israelite) by accident and he knew that Pharaoh would punish him for this. B. Because Madian had better shopping malls C. He wanted to go to Madian for a vacation D. Because he wanted to get married in Madian 105. What are some of Allah (SWT) s punishments that came to the Egyptians when Pharaoh did not listen to Musa (A)? A. All of the Egyptians drowned B. An earthquake destroyed the Egyptian s homes C. An airplane crashed on the Egyptians D. There was a plague and the waters of the Nile turned into blood 106. During the competition with the magicians, what happened when the snake that was formed by Musa (A) s stick ate the magicians snakes. A. Pharoah became a Muslim B. The magicians became Muslims C. The Pharaoh killed himself D. No one became a Muslim 107. How did Allah (SWT) punish the Israelites in the Sinai Peninsula? A. He took away all of their computers B. They had a plague C. They had to move about here and there for forty years D. They were forced to go to the South Pole 108. How did the newborn Isa (A) defend his mother when people were accusing her because of his birth? A. He threw a stick that turned into a snake B. He started crying C. He surprised everyone when he spoke and told them that he was a messenger of Allah (SWT) D. He showed the people who his father was 109. Which of the following are examples of Isa (A) s miracles? A. Curing lepers (people with an illness called leprosy) B. Curing blindness C. Giving life to people after their death D. All of the above 110. When the Roman soldiers came to arrest Isa (A) for crucifiction (tying up on a cross), what happened? A. They took away Isa (A) and crucified him B. The soldiers could not find Isa (A) and decided to just leave C. The Roman soldiers were killed by Isa s (A) friends D. Allah (SWT) changed another person s face to look like Isa (A) s, so the soldiers crucified this other person instead. Also, Allah (SWT) raised Isa (A) to the heavens 111. What did Prophet Muhammad (S) say about Isa (A) regarding him coming down to the Earth again? A. He said that Isa (A) will return to the Earth to lead the fight against evil powers B. Isa (A) will become the president of the United States of America 17

18 C. Isa (A) will lead the Chicago Bears to the Superbowl D. Isa (A) will come down to the earth and say that he is the son of Allah (SWT) 112. What is the name of Allah (SWT) s Book that was sent through Isa (A)? A. Zaboor B. Injeel C. Qur an D. Taurah 113. Who was the mother of Isa (A)? A. Mariam (R) B. Ummi Kulsum C. Aminah (R) D. Isa (A) did not have a mother 114. What does Isa (A) s birth teach us about? A. Mariam (R) was not a very good person B. Allah (SWT) s Power and Glory C. Allah (SWT) wanted to send more people to the world D. Nothing 18

19 3. THEOLOGY (Iman, Ibadaat and Akhlaq) 3.1 Fourth Grade IMAN & IBADAAT Syllabus: - Signs of Allah (SWT), the kind and loving Creator. His creations: Hills, Mountains, Rivers, Flowers, Rain, Sun, Moon, Stars, Sky, etc. - Tawheed (The Oneness of God); Allah (SWT) is one, and the only one. - Allah (SWT) s attributes: Ar-Rahman, Ar-Rahim, Al-Quadir, Al-Ghaffar, As-Sami, Al-Baseer, Al-Adl, Al- Wadood, Al-Haqq, Al-Khaliq, Ar-Rab, Al-Maalik and Maalik-e-Yaum-ad-Deen. - Angels of Allah (SWT): Jibra il (A), Mikha il(a), Izra il (A) and Israfil (A). - Jannah, Jahannam and the Day of Judgment. - Islam and Muslims; The five pillars of Islam (Ash-Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm & Hajj) - Memorize (with meanings) Kalima Tayyiba and Kalima Shadah, - Memorize Kalima Tamjid and Iman-al-Mufassal. - Names, timings and number of Rakahs for the five daily prayers. Masjid, Qiblah, Adhan and Iqamah. - Memorize tasbeeh for Ruku, tasbeeh for Sajdah, Thana, Tashahhud, Durood and the Du a before Salaam. - Shara et (the seven conditions) and Fara ed or Arkaan (the six obligatory parts) of salah. Demonstration of Salah: Niyyah, Qiyam, Ruku, Sajdah, Qaidah and Salaam. - Praying in Jam at. Joining late in Jam at. Witr prayer. - Demonstration of Wudu (Ablution). Fard parts of Wudu. Tayammum (Dry Ablution). How is Wudu broken. - Memorize Du as for sleeping and waking up. 1. How many Gods are there? A. Many B. Two C. Four D. One 2. Who Created the earth, the mountains, the oceans, the rivers, the animals, and us? A. The sun and the moon together. B. All these things were created on their own. C. Allah (SWT). D. The United Nations. 3. Why were we created? A. Just to take care of our family and loved ones. B. To earn money and be happy. C. For no reason. D. To obey and worship Allah (SWT). 4. Which of the following is the proper Arabic name for God? 19

20 A. The One. B. Allah (SWT). C. God. 5. Where is Allah (SWT)? A. He can be found on the earth only on Fridays. B. He is not on this earth. C. He is everywhere. 6. How can we hide from Allah (SWT)? A. By getting underneath the bed B. By locking ourselves inside a room C. By going to the Moon D. We can never hide anything, including ourselves, from Allah (SWT) 7. How many relatives does Allah (SWT) have? A. Four B. None C. Two D. Many 8. What is the meaning of Kalima Tayyabah? A. Peace be upon you B. There is no God but Allah (SWT), and Muhammad (S) is His messenger C. I testify that there is no God but Allah (SWT), He is one and has no partner, and I also testify that Muhammad (S) is His servant and messenger D. May Allah be pleased with you 9. What is the meaning of Kalima Shahaada? A. Peace be upon you B. May Allah be pleased with you C. There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger D. I testify that there is no God but Allah (SWT), He is one and has no partner, and I also testify that Muhammad (S) is His servant and messenger 10. What does Ar-Rahman mean? A. Alive B. Person C. Compassionate (Beneficent) 11. What does Ar-Rahim mean? A. Loving B. Merciful C. Just 12. What does Ar-Rabb mean? A. Hello B. Kind C. Lord 13. What do you HAVE to say to become a Muslim? A. Surah Fatiha B. Kalima Shahadah C. I believe in Allah (SWT) 20

21 D. None of the above 14. Which of the following does Islam teach us to do? A. Peace and obedience to Allah (SWT) B. How to lead a good life in this world C. How to prepare for life after death D. All of the above 15. What does Iman mean? A. Belief B. Islam C. To worship and obey Allah (SWT) 16. What does Islam mean? A. May Allah (SWT) Bless you B. Day of Judgment C. To submit to and obey Allah (SWT) 17. A person who believes in Islam is called a : A. Christian B. Muslim C. Non-believer 18. What does Qi amah mean? A. The standing position during salah. B. Kalima Shahadah C. I believe in Allah (SWT) D. The Day of Judgment. 19. What is another name for belief in Allah (SWT), His angels, His Books, His messengers, the Day of Judgment, the destiny, and the life after death? A. Five pillars of Islam B. Salah C. Iman-al-Muffassal 20. What should we be doing in this world that will help us most in being happy in our life after death? A. Having a lot of money. B. Doing good deeds and obeying Allah (SWT). C. Being confident and smart. D. Being beautiful or handsome. 21. Which one of these is NOT one of the 5 pillars of Islam? A. Shahada (faith) B. Salah (prayers) C. Eid-ul-Fitr prayer D. Zakah (welfare money to the poor) E. Sawm (fasting) F. Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah). 22. The first pillar of Islam is. A. Zakah B. Salah C. Shahdah 21

22 23. Match the following pillars of Islam with their meaning: a) Shahadah (Iman) _d_ Fasting from dawn until sunset during the month of Ramadan. b) Salah _e_ Pilgrimage to Makkah during specified days in the month of Dhul Hijjah. c) Zakah _b_ The five daily prayers. d) Sawm _a_ Belief in the Oneness of Allah (SWT), and Prophet Muhammad (S) as His Messenger. e) Hajj _c_ Giving a specified part of your wealth (as an obligatory/required duty) to the poor and needy. 24. What creations of Allah (SWT) are made from nur (light)? A. Angels B. People C. Jinns 25. Angels are of Allah (SWT)? A. Relatives B. Guides C. Servants 26. Which one of the following best describes one of the differences between Angels and human beings? A. Angels have free will, and hence can disobey Allah (SWT), while humans can never disobey Allah (SWT). B. Allah (SWT) created humans, while Angels were created on their own. C. Humans have free will, and hence can disobey Allah (SWT), while Angels always obey Allah (SWT). 27. What do the Angels do? A. They just get rich and be happy. B. They carry out Allah (SWT) s commands. C. They all sit together and decide about when Qiyamah (the Day of Judgement) should come. 28. Which Angel brought messages from Allah (SWT) to the prophets? A. Mikail (A) B. Jibra il (A) C. Israfil (A) D. Izrail (A) 29. Which Angel takes the souls of human beings when they die? A. Mikail (A) B. Jibra il (A) C. Israfil (A) D. Izrail (A) 30. Which Angel will blow the Sur (trumpet) on the Day of Judgment? A. Mikail (A) B. Jibra il (A) C. Israfil (A) D. Izrail (A) 31. Which Angel is responsible for controlling the weather? A. Mikail (A) B. Jibra il (A) C. Israfil (A) D. Izrail (A) 22

23 32. Please recite Darood Ibrahim. (Memorize the entire Darood: Allahuma Sallay ala Muhammadiyun wa... ) 33. When we hear Prophet Muhammad s name we should say. A. Radiay Allahu taala anhu B. Alhamdulliah C. Salla Allahu Alaihi wa sallam 34. What is Allah (SWT) s last message, sent through prophets, to all the people of the world? A. Ingeel B. Taurah C. Qur an 35. What is the language of the Qur an? A. Urdu B. Arabic C. Persian D. English 36. What is a Wahi? A. The Prophet s teaching B. What your elders say C. What your teachers say D. Allah (SWT) s message revealed to a prophet 37. Why has the Qur an not been changed? A. People have not yet tried to change it B. It is in Arabic language C. Allah (SWT) has promised to protect it 38. Which of the following act(s), by humans, has/have helped in keeping the Qur an unchanged? A. Memorization B. Writing down C. Both, A and B above 39. In Salah, what is Sunnah? A. What Prophet Muhammad (S) said B. What Prophet Muhammad (S) did over and above what is Fard C. Fard 40. What gift was given to human beings after Prophet Muhammad (S) completed the Miraj? A. The five fard Salahs B. Ka bah C. Heaven 41. Why do we pray Salah? A. To exercise. B. To praise and remember Allah (SWT). C. None of the above. 42. What do we say at the start of salah? A. Takbir-e-Tehreema: Allah Akbar B. Assalam alai kumwa rahmatullah 23

24 C. Subbana Rabil Azeem D. None of the above 43. Recite the Tashahud. (Memorize Tashahud: Attahi Ya Tu Lillahi... ) 44. When we go down for sajdah during salah, what do we say? A. As-Salaam-Alaikum, three times B. Subhaana Rabbiul Azeem, three times C. Subhaana Rabbiul Ala, three times 45. When we go down for ruku during Salah, what do we say? A. As-Salaam-Alaikum, three times B. Subhaana Rabbiul Azeem, three times C. Subhaana Rabbiul Ala, three times 46. Write the order (sequence) in which the following steps are performed during Salah (write 1 next to the first step, 2 next to the second step, and so on): Touching your forehead to the ground (Sajdah) 4 Making intention for Salah (Niyyah) and Takbir 1 Standing upright (Qiyam) and recitation of surahs 2 Bending at the waist, touching your hands to your knees (Ruku) 3 Turning head to the right, then to the left, saying As-Salam-Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah both times 6 Sitting after the 2nd, 3rd, and/or 4th rakahs and reciting tashahud, durood, and another dua (Qaidah) Match the following for the five daily Fard prayers: Isha is prayed B A. after sunset, but before it is dark Zuhar is prayed D B. after it is dark, but before dawn Fajr is prayed E_ C. during late afternoon, but before sunset Maghrib is prayed _A_ D. after mid-day, but before mid-afternoon Asr is prayed C_ E. after dawn, but before sunrise 48. What is the name of the special prayer (after Isha) offered during the month of Ramadan? A. Tahajjud B. Tarawih C. Fajr D. None of the above 49. Match the following: Takbir _B_ Adhan _E_ Iqamah _A_ Masjid _C_ Qiblah _D_ A. A call to stand in line behind the Imam for prayer B. Allahu Akbar (Allah is the greatest) C. A place where Muslims gather to pray D. The direction we face during salah (Ka bah) E. A call for prayer 50. Write the number of Fard rakahs for each of the following salahs: a) Fajr 2 24

25 b) Zuhr 4 c) Asr 4 d) Maghrib 3 e) Isha Recite Thana. (Memorize Thana: Subhanak Allahuma wabi hamdika.. ). 52. What is Fard Salah? A. A Salah that is only prayed during Ramadan. B. A special Salah that we pray in the middle of the night (between Isha and Fajr). C. A Salah that is obligatory for us to pray (a Salah that we HAVE to pray). D. A special Salah that we pray only when we are in trouble. 53. What is Witr Salah? A. A Salah that is only done during Ramadan. B. A special Salah that is prayed on Eid day immediately after Ramadan. C. A Salah that we pray only while travelling. D. The last Salah of the night (before Fajr); this salah is allowed to be (and is often) prayed following Isha. 54. Which of the following is the name for a call to prayer? A. Fard B. Adhan C. Sunnah 55. Adhan is the call when we should line up in rows and get ready to pray the Fard prayer. A. True B. False 56. Iqamah is the call when we should pray our sunnah prayers, and wait for the adhan to be called. A. True B. False 57. When you are in the sitting position (Qaidah/Jalsa) just before finishing your Salah while praying in Jam at behind an Imam, it is all right to say Salaam before the Imam as long as you have recited Tashahud, Durood and the Du a. A. True. B. False. 58. Which of the following is wrong about how to pray in Jam at behind an Imam? A. When the Imam is reciting Qur an silently while in Qiyam, you may silently recite Surah Fatiha. B. When the Imam is reciting Qur an out loud while in Qiyam, you should quietly listen to the recitation. C. You could perform any of the acts/steps of Salah before the Imam as long as you are in the same rakah as the Imam. D. When in Qaidah (sitting position), the Imam and everybody else have to recite Tashahud silently. 59. What is the first step of wudu? A. Intention B. Washing your feet C. Cleaning your nose 25

26 60. Write the order (sequence) in which the following steps are performed during Wudu (write 1 next to the first step, 2 next to the second step, and so on): Intention 1_ Rinse the mouth (gargle) 3 times 3_ Wash your hands, up to the wrists, 3 times 2_ Wash your face 3 times 5_ Rinse the nose 3 times 4_ Wash your feet 3 times, starting with your right foot (or perform masah over the socks) 8_ Do masah of head 7_ Wash your arms up to elbows 3 times, starting with the right arm 6_ 61. Which of the following does not break one s Wudu? A. Sleeping B. Talking C. Passing gas D. Fainting 62. When can you do Tayammum as a substitute for Wudu? A. Whenever you feel lazy or too tired to do wudu. B. Anytime you are not at home. C. When either water is not available, or using it could be harmful to you. D. Whenever it is snowing heavily. 63. Circle five of the following that break your Wudu? A. Natural discharges (going to the washroom for urine or stool). B. Watching your favorite show on TV. C. Flow of blood or pus from any part of your body. D. Eating or drinking anything. E. Full mouth vomiting (throwing up). F. Playing outside the home. G. Falling asleep H. Fainting 64. Grown-ups do not have to fast during the month of Ramadan. A. True B. False 65. Fasting begins at. A. sunrise and ends at sunset B. dawn and ends at sunset C. sunrise and ends at mid-afternoon D. sunset and ends at dawn 66. Which of the following is NOT allowed while fasting (Sawm)? A. Jogging. B. Sleeping. C. Going to the washroom for stool. D. Eating or drinking. 67. Zakah has to be paid by every Muslim, even if the person is poor. A. True B. False 68. In the fifth pillar of Islam we: 26

27 A. Give money to the poor. B. Pray 5 times a day. C. Make a pilgrimage to Kabah, in Makkah, once in our life. 69. What is Hajj? A. A visit (pilgrimage) to Palestine B. A visit (pilgrimage) to Ka bah, in Makkah, during Ramadan C. A pilgrimage to Kabah, in Makkah, during the month of Dhul-Hijjah 70. Hajj is an act of worshipping Allah (SWT). A. True B. False 71. Every Muslim has to perform Hajj, even if the person does not have enough money to pay for it. A. True B. False 27

28 3.2 Fourth Grade AKHLAQ Syllabus: - Respect for Allah (SWT) s creation: animals, plants and ecology; conservation of natural resources and appreciation of Allah (SWT) s bounties. Being thankful. Use of Bismillah in the beginning of all acts. - Cleanliness: Hands, teeth, body, clothes and room. Use of washroom and washroom etiquettes. - AsSalamu-Alaikum and Wa Alaikum Assalam, with meaning; Greeting everyone with courtesy, smile and appropriate words. Imbibe good manners: Greeting, talking, listening, attending a meeting or a class, sitting, eating and drinking. - Being helpful to others. Duties to, and Rights of, neighbors, classmates, friends & companions. Care for the sick and the poor. - Love and respect for parents and elders; Respect and kindness for the young. Duties to, and Rights of, parents & members of family. - Telling truth; Always speak the truth. Cheating is forbidden; Keeping promises; Being honest, fair and just. Hurting others is forbidden. Avoid and shun: Ridiculing, backbiting, lying, stealing and spying. - Shun laziness; Value of time and punctuality. - Celebrations: The two major Islamic celebrations [Eidain]. 1. What do we have to say before we start doing anything? A. O Allah (SWT), please make me rich and powerful. B. Bismillah Ar-Rahman Nir-Rahim. C. As-Salaam-Alaikum. 2. When we start to do anything, we say Bismillah hir Rahman nir Raheem (in the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful) because we need. A. to remember Allah (SWT). B. to be thankful to Allah (SWT) for all the Blessings he has given us. C. Allah (SWT) s help in what we are doing. D. All of the above. 3. Good manners (Akhlaq) refer to. A. only how you greet someone; such as how you say As Salaam Alaikum. B. only how you smile when you meet someone. C. how you are supposed to be polite and kind in all our dealings with others. 4. Which of the following is true about what Islam teaches us? A. Following and performing the five pillars is sufficient to be good Muslims. B. Having good manners (Akhlaq) is sufficient to be good Muslims. C. Good manners (Akhlaq) as well as following and performing the five pillars are necessary to be good Muslims. 5. When we study the life of Prophet Muhammad (S), which of the following do we learn? A. That good conduct (Akhlaq) is not a part of Islam. B. Having good manners (Akhlaq) is an essential and important part of Islam. C. That he did not preach anything about having good manners (Akhlaq). D. Being rude to others is acceptable. 28

29 6. What did Prophet Muhammad (S) teach about cleanliness? A. That cleanliness is half (and thus an important part) of Imaan (faith). B. That cleanliness is not a part of Islam. C. He did not teach anything about cleanliness. 7. As a good Muslim, which of the following do we learn about using a washroom that is shared with others? A. We should leave it dirtier than the way we found it. B. Islam does not teach us anything about washroom cleanliness. C. We should leave it at least in the way we found it, if not better. 8. Which of the following is NOT true about the qualities of a good Muslim? A. Being respectful of others. B. Being kind to parents. C. Cheating only when no one can find out. D. Calling others by bad names. E. Both C and D above. 9. In the Qur an, when Allah (SWT) commands us on how we should deal with someone we do not like, He says that. A. we can be unfair if the person we are dealing with is a non-muslim. B. we have to always be fair and just. C. we can break our promises only if it helps us in some way. 10. In the Qur an, which of the following does Allah (SWT) say about kindness? A. That a kind word is better than giving someone charity and then hurting them. B. That we have to be kind only to our parents. C. Allah (SWT) does not say anything about kindness in the Qur an. 11. What are some of the Islamic manners while talking? A. Say InshaAllah (If Allah wishes) when willing to do something. B. Say Subhanallah (Glory be to Allah) to praise someone C. Say Mashallah (What Allah likes) in appreciation D. All of the above 12. What should Muslims say when greeting each other? A. I am better than you. B. Bismillah Ar-Rahman Nir-Rahim. C. As-Salaamu-Alaikum. 13. What is the meaning of As-Salaam-Alaikum? A. There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger B. Peace be upon you C. May Allah be pleased with you 14. When someone greets you by saying As-Salaam-Alaikum, you are supposed to respond by saying Wa-Alaikum- As Salaam; what is the meaning of this response? A. And Peace be upon you B. Peace be upon you C. May Allah be pleased with you 15. What should a Muslim say when he/she sneezes? A. Nothing. B. Bismillah Ar-Rahman Nir-Rahim. C. As-Salaamu-Alaikum. D. Alhamdu Lillah. 29

30 16. What does haraam mean? A. Something that Allah (SWT) has allowed (or made lawful) B. Something that Allah (SWT) has not allowed in Islam C. Something that is worn during Hajj 17. What does halaal mean? A. Something that Allah (SWT) has not prohibited in Islam B. Something that Allah (SWT) has not allowed (or made unlawful) C. Something that is worn during Hajj 18. Which of these food items is haraam? A. Apples B. Cow s milk C. Fish D. Pork 19. Which of these is halaal? A. Alcohol B. Banana C. Pork D. Gambling 20. What is Eid-ul-Fitr? A. A festival during the month of Dhul-Hijjah B. A festival celebrated every Friday C. A festival immediately after the month of Ramadan (the 1 st of Shawwal) D. A festival celebrated every December On the 10 th day of the month of Dhul-Hijjah, Muslims celebrate. A. Hajj B. Eid-ul-Adha C. Eid-ul-Fitr D. Thanksgiving 30

31 4. NAZIRAH/TAJWID 4.1 Fourth Grade Students should be able to read and demonstrate their proficiency in the following areas: 1. Identification and pronunciation of Harakat: fatha (zabar), kasrah (zer), dammah (pesh), sukuun (jazam), tashdeed (shadda), madda, long fatha, long kasrah, inverse dammah, fatha tain (double fatha), kasah tain (double kasrah), and dammah tain (double dammah). 2. Identification and pronunciation of Arabic alphabets (alif through yaa). 3. Pronunciation of words connected through sukuun (jazam) and tashdeed (shadda). 4. Pronunciation of madda letters (alif, waaw, and yaa). 5. Knowledge of stretching madda and pronunciation of nun-e-khutni (small nun). 6. Knowledge of the following punctuations: ayah symbol (), waqf lazim (meem), waqf jaiz (jeem), and waqf mutlaq (tua) 31