The City School
Senior Section
QUESTION BANK
GRADE 9
TERM 1
TOPIC QUESTIONS
Major themes of Quran a. Briefly describe the main theme of the
(1-5) passage. [2]
b. Briefly explain the importance of these
themes in a Muslim’s life. [2]
Major Teachings of Hadith a. From the given Hadith describe the
(1-5) teachings about what Muslims believe.
[2]
b. Explain how Muslims can put these
teachings into action. [2]
History and importance of Quran a. Give an account on how Quran was
revealed from 610-632 AD. [10]
b. Evaluate the reasons why Quran was sent
to a person who could not read or write?
[4]
c. b) Explain the significance of the Qur’an
being revealed over a period of time.
[4]
History and importance of Hadith a. How Hadith was compiled 3 different eras?
[10]
b. Giving one example, explain how the Sunna is
important in a Muslim’s life today. [4]
a. Describe the importance of the Isnad and Matn
in assisting scholars to check the authenticity of a
Hadith. [10]
b. Why is it important for Muslims to have
collections of authentic Ahadith? [4]
a. How Hadith is classified on the basis of
authenticity? [10]
b. What is the significance of classifying the
Hadith into different categories? [4]
a. How the Hadith has been compiled in different
ways? [10]
b. What is the significance of Sunnah in a
Muslims live? [4]
a. Outline the main teachings of the Hadiths you
have studied about the
Responsibilities of individual Muslims. [10]
a. Outline the main teachings of the Hadiths you
have studied about the importance of Muslim
communal life. [10]
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Life and importance of Holy Prophet ﷺ a. Write about the life of Prophet ﷺfrom birth till
prophet hood. [10]
b. Why was his relationship with his wife Khadija
(ra) important? [4]
a. Describe the main difficulties encountered by
the Prophet ﷺduring his time in Makkah after his
call to Prophet hood. [10]
b. How does his conduct in one of these
difficulties provide an example for Muslims
today? [4]
1. Mind map of reasons and importance of
migration to Abyssinia.
2. Mind map of reasons and consequences of
Social boycott of Banu Hashim and Banu Abu
Mutalib.
a. Describe the events of the Prophet’s night
journey and ascension (al-isra wal miraj). [10]
b. Why do you think it was important for God to
take the Prophet (pbuh) on this journey?
[4]
a. Describe the events that immediately led
Prophet’s s.a.w migration to Madinah [10]
b. Explain the importance of Pledges of Aqabah
to Prophet s.a.w in the period leading up to
migration. [4]
a. Trace the experiences of Prophet ﷺin the
Caves of Hira and Thaur. [10]
b. What is the significance of these experiences in
Prophet ﷺlife? [4]
a. Describe the events of migration of Prophet
s.a.w , the Hijra. [10]
b. Analyze the importance of Hijra for the
Muslims. [4]
The period of the rule of the rightly guided a. Describe Abu Bakr’s ra activities against the
caliphs as leaders (Abu Bakar R.A) false prophets and apostate tribes. [10]
b. Explain the significance of Abu Bakr’s
caliphate. [4]
a. Trace the major stages in the compilation of
the Qur’an during the time of Abu Bakr ra. [10]
b. Why did he think it was important to make a
compilation of the Qur’an? [4]
(a) Write an account of the major challenges that
faced Abu Bakr during his caliphate. [10]
(b) Was Abu Bakr a good choice as caliph? Give
reasons to support your answer. [4]
a. Describe the administrative policies of Abu
Bakr RA as a caliph. [10]
b. Explain the significance of Abu Bakr RA as
caliph. [4]
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The first Islamic community a. Give a detailed account of Holy Prophet’s
Mothers of Faithful SAW relationship with his 1st wife before and
Scribes of divine revelation after prophet hood. [10]
b. Prophet ﷺwas the employ of Khadija RA.
What influence today’s men can take from this
example? [4]
b. Khadija RA was the CEO of her company, how
does this is influential for women and men today?
Q1 (a). Discuss the life and services of Hazrat
Sawdah (R.A) and Hazrat Ayesha (R.A) in detail.
[10]
a. Discuss the life and services of Hazrat Hafsa
(R.A) and Hazrat Umme Salmah (R.A) in detail.
[10]
a. Give a detailed account of the circumstances
under which the Holy Prophet (SAW) took
Hazrat Zainab bint Jahsh ® in marriage?
[10]
(b) What lesson can today’s Muslims learn from
Holy Prophet’s (SAW) marriage with Saffiyah
bint Hai®?
[4]
a. Describe the work carried out by the Scribes of
the Prophet in writing down the
revelations. [10]
(b) Why was the task they performed
significant? [4]
The Articles of Faith-Tawheed a. What is the main feature of the Muslims belief
in the unity and oneness of Allah? [10]
b. What is the significance of Tawheed in
Muslim’s life? [4]
The Articles of Faith-Angels a. Write a detail note on the belief on angels.
[10]
b. Discuss the importance of Jibreel as in
comparison to the other angels. [4]
The Articles of Faith-Books a. Belief in books is essential to Islam. Write an
account of the Article of Faith, believe in books.
[10]
b. The Qur’an describes itself as a confirmation
of earlier revelations. Does the Qur’an differ in
any significant way from earlier revealed books?
[4]
Pillars of Islam-Shahdah a. Write in detail note on first pillar of Islam
Shahdah. [10]
b. What significance does this article of faith has
in Muslims life? [4]
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Pillars of Islam-Fasting a. Write a detail note on how fasting is carried
out, explaining
(i) People who are exempted
(ii) Compensations of missed fast [10]
a. Write about the moral, social and economic
benefits of a Muslim fasting. [10]
b. What, in your opinion, is the greatest reward of
fasting? Support your answer by giving reasons
for your choice. [4]
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