Written Assessment End of Year 2016 / 2017 Level 6 Name of Book: Understanding Saum Full Name of Pupil:.. Session: Recite Tasmiyah & Ṣalawāt Upon The Prophet before you begin your paper. Write your name and session clearly on this sheet. Answer all the questions. Do not use a red pen or a pencil. Write neatly and clearly. If you make a mistake, cross it out. Do not use Tippex. The mark for each question is shown next to the question. After you finish, check your answers carefully. Mark achieved: Out of 100 1
Section A Answer the following questions: 1. What are the 2 Arabic words which refer to fasting? (2) 1).. 2).. 2. Provide 1 reason why it is important to partake in Suhoor? (1) 3. What 2 things has Prophet ﷺ said in reference to Suhoor? (2) 1).. 2) 4. What is the Arabic name for the meal eaten when breaking fast? (1) 5. There are many reasons why Allah has ordered Muslims to fast. Write down any 3 purposes for fasting: (3) 1)... 2)... 3)...... 2
6. One of the main aims of fasting is to gain Taqwa. What is the meaning of the word Taqwa? (2) 7. One of the ways of gaining Taqwa is by fasting. Suggest two other forms of Ibadah which can also help us achieve Taqwa? (2) 1)... 2)... 8. There are 4 categories of Saum. Complete the table below by listing each category with 1 example. One has been done for you. (6) Category of Fast: Example: 1 2 3 4 Haraam To fast on the of 10 th Dhul Hijjah 9. Why do you think it is Haraam to fast on the days of Eid ul Fitr & Eid ul Adha? (1) 3
10. Complete the following table by placing a tick in the correct table: (10) Act relating to Fast 1 Badmouthing someone 2 Watching football on TV 3 Spraying cold water on your face 4 Donating blood 5 Sitting in a Sauna/Steam room 6 Applying olive oil on your face 7 Applying eye drops 8 Missing a fast due to pregnancy 9 Using an asthma pump 10 Applying perfume Fast does not break Qadha Necessary Qadha & Kaffarah necessary 11. Kaffarah is a penalty to compensate for intentionally breaking a fast in Ramadhan. What is the benefit of Kaffarah? (1)... 12. Kaffarah must be attempted in a certain order. List the 3 ways in which Kaffarah must be attempted ensuring they are in the correct order. (6) 1) 2) 3) 4
13. Zaid was keeping a Qadha fast; due to the intense heat he deliberately drank some water which consequently broke his fast. (2) Will Zaid have to give Kaffarah? How will he make up for his broken fast? 14. Khalid had a very important job interview in the month of Ramadhan, he was very conscious of his breath as he had not brushed his teeth in the morning and he did not want to give a bad impression. Khalid decided to use some mouthwash prior to his interview. (2) What is the ruling for using mouthwash whilst fasting? Will Khalid s fast remain valid?...... Section A: = 41 marks 5
Section B 1. When our Prophet migrated to Madinah, which 2 fasts were made compulsory on the Muslims? Complete the table; (3) Name of Fast: Date: Total Days of Fasting: 1 2 2. In which year was fasting in Ramadhan made compulsory on this Ummah? (1) 3. What are the 3 conditions which make fasting compulsory? (3) 1).. 2).. 3) 4. Explain what the following words mean: (3) a) Rayyaan: b) Fidyah: c) Hilal: 6
5. Five categories of people are exempted from fasting. (10) In the table below: a) List the 5 categories b) Provide an explanation as to when this category is exempted from fasting. Category Explanation 1 2 3 4 5 6. Due to the weather in the UK, it is very difficult to sight the Hilaal for most of the year, despite this, what 2 points should be considered by Muslims in the UK to determine the beginning of each month? (4) 1)...... 2)...... Section B: = 24 marks 7
Section C Answer the following questions on Taraweeh, I tikaff & Laila-tul Qadr; 1. Multiple Choice: Tick the correct answer; (8) a) To perform Taraweeh Salah is: 1) Sunnat e Muakkadah 2) Fardh 3) Wajib b) To complete the whole Quran in Taraweeh Salah is: 1) Fardh 2) Sunnah 3) Wajib c) Taraweeh is offered: 1) Between Magrib & Esha 2) After the Witr prayer 3) After Esha & before the Witr prayer d) Which Khalifah instructed the Muslims to offer Taraweeh prayer in congregation? 1) Umar (ra) 2) Uthman (ra) 3) Ali (ra) e) I tikaaf commences from: 1) Maghrib of the 20 th night of Ramadhan 2) Maghrib of the 21 st night of Ramadhan 3) Asr of the 21 st night of Ramadhan f) Prophet ﷺ said: The I tikaff of the last ten days is rewarded like: 1) 1 Hajj & 1 Umrah 2) 1 Hajj & 2 Umrah 3) 2 Hajj & 2 Umrah 8
g) The reward for worshipping Allah in the night of power is equivalent to the Ibadah of: 1) 81 years & 4 months 2) 83 years & 4 months 3) 82 years & 4 months h) A person sitting in I tikaaf is called: 1) A Mussallee 2) A Mukkabbir 3) A Mu takif 2. Will I tikaaf be permissible in our Madrasah building? Explain your answer. (2)..... 3. What are the most rewarding Masjids to perform I tikaaf in? Write them in order of preference: (4) 1)... 2)... 3)... 4)... 4. List the names of any previous Ummah s that may have enjoyed the benefits of Laila-tul Qadr? (2).. Section C = 16 marks 9
Section D Answer the following questions: 1. What Islamic dates are Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha celebrated on: (2) Eid ul Fitr:... Eid ul Adha:.. 2. What is the time for Eid Salah? (1) 3. Mention any 3 Mustahab acts of Eid ul Fitr/Eid ul Adha? (3) 1) 2) 3) 4. Provide a brief explanation of the following words: (3) Terminology: Explanation: Sadaqatul Fitr: Laylatul Jaizah: Udhiyah: 10
5. Complete the table by ticking True or False: (5) True False 1 There is no Adhan/Iqamah for Eid Salah. 2 The time for Eid Salah is from Subh Sadiq until sunrise. 3 4 Udhiyah can be carried out prior to Eid Salah on the 10 th of Dhul Hijjah. Sadaqatul Fitr is optional on Muslims who have wealth equal to Nisaab. 5 On Eid ul Adha it is preferable to eat after Eid Salah. 6. Fill in the table below showing the rules regarding each animal; (5) Animal: Minimum Age: Shares Allowed: Camel Cow & Buffalo 2 Years Goat & Sheep Section D = 19 marks End of Examination 11