Written Assessment End of Year 2015 / 2016 Level 6 Name of Book: Understanding Saum Full Name of Pupil:.. Session: Recite Tasmiyah & Durood Shareef 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. Mention 2 facts regarding the meal eaten when breaking fast? (2) E.g. A fasting person should not delay in breaking fast. 1) 2) 2
6. There are many reasons why Allah has ordered Muslims to fast. Write down any 2 purposes for fasting: (2) 1) 2) 7. One of the main aims of fasting is to gain Taqwa. What is the definition of the word Taqwa? (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 Fardh To fast in the month of Ramadhan. 2 3 4 9. Kaffarah is a penalty to compensate for intentionally breaking a fast in Ramadhan. What is the benefit of Kaffarah? (1) 3
10. Write down the 3 ways in which Kaffarah must be attempted ensuring they are in the correct order: (6) 1) 2) 3) 11. Complete the following table by placing a tick in the correct table: (10) Act relating to Fast 1 Backbiting 2 Using mouthwash 3 Spraying cold water on your face 4 Donating blood 5 Sitting in a Sauna/Steam room 6 Using olive oil for your ears 7 Applying eye drops 8 Offensive language 9 Using a asthma pump 10 Applying perfume Fast does not break Qadha Necessary Qadha & Kaffarah necessary 12. Khalid was keeping a Qadha fast for one he had missed in Ramadhan; due to the intense heat he deliberately drank some water which consequently broke his fast. (2) Will Khalid have to give Kaffarah? How will he make up for his broken fast? Section A = 37 marks 4
Section B 1. What is the name of the door through which only fasting people will be allowed to enter? (2) 2. Which scent has Prophet ﷺ likened the smell that comes out of a fasting person s mouth with? (2) 3. In which year was fasting made compulsory on this Ummah? (2).. 4. What are the 3 conditions which make fasting compulsory? (3) 1) 2) 3) 5
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. Fill in the blanks: (6) a) In Islam the start and end of each month is determined by the sighting of the H b) Muslims follow the calendar which is based on the moon. c) There is a total of.. Days in a Lunar Calendar compared to. days in the Solar Year. d) Muslims fast for either.. or. days. 6
7. What 2 points should be considered by Muslims in the UK to determine the start of each month? (4) 1) 2) 8. In the UK, is fasting longer in the summer or winter? (1) 9. Name 1 country which experiences similar lengths of days in summer and winter? (1) Section B = 31 marks 7
Section C Answer the following questions on Taraweeh, Itikaaf & Laylatul Qadr: 1. Multiple Choice: Circle the correct answer. (6) a) To complete the whole Quran in Taraweeh Salah is: 1) Fardh 2) Sunnah 3) Wajib b) Taraweeh is offered: 1) Between Magrib & Esha 2) After the Witr prayer 3) After Esha & before the Witr prayer c) Which Khalifa instructed the Muslims to offer Taraweeh prayer in congregation? 1) Umar (ra) 2) Uthman (ra) 3) Ali (ra) d) Prophet ﷺ said: The Itikaaf of the last ten days is rewarded like: 1) 1 Hajj & 1 Umrah 2) 1 Hajj & 2 Umrah 3) 2 Hajj & 2 Umrah e) 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 f) A person sitting in Itikaaf is called: 1) A Mussallee 2) A Mukkabbir 3) A Mu takif 8
2. Will I tikaaf be permissible in our Madrasah building? Please explain? (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 Ummahs that may have enjoyed the benefits of Laylatul Qadr? (2) Section C = 14 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? (2) 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: (6) Terminology: Explanation: Sadaqatul Fitr: Laylatul Jaizah: Udhiyah: 10
5. Complete the table by ticking True or False: (5) 1 There is no Adhan/Iqamah for Eid Salah. The time for Eid Salah is from Subh Sadiq until 2 sunrise. Udhiyah can be carried out prior to Eid Salah on the 3 10 th of Dhul Hijjah. Sadaqatul Fitr is optional on Muslims who have wealth 4 equal to Nisaab. 5 On Eid ul Adha it is preferable to eat after Eid Salah. True False Section D = 18 marks End of Examination 11