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Evaluation Test Questions – Level I 1

ISLAMIC STUDIES CURRICULUM Level I

Islamic Monotheism (Tawheed) Tahaara (Purification)

Salah (Prayer) What to Read in Salah (Prayer)

Alms (Zakah) Siyam (Fasting)

Pilgrimage (Hajj)

Evaluation Test


Evaluation Test

Duration: 1.5 Hours

Objective:

The student should take this test prior to attending the Level I curriculum and then again upon completion of Level I. This test is merely to evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum, so it does not have a pass or fail mark.

Test layout:

Prerequisites:

Before: Enrollment in the Level I Curriculum

After:

Attended: Tawheed Level I – Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Tahaara Level I – Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Salah Level I – Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 What to Read in Salah Level I – Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Zakah Level I – Lesson 1 Siyam Level I – Lesson 1 Hajj Level I – Lesson 1

Multiple choice Questions


Please mark () the appropriate (box) answer on the separate sheet provided:

Keep in mind that this test has no Pass or Fail marks. It is merely to gauge the effectiveness of the curriculum. It is quite possible that you may not know any of the answers while doing the before test, so please don't be concerned, and answer honestly. Tawheed (Islamic Monotheism): Q1. How many Pillars are there in Islam?

I don't know A

I don't understand the question B

Six (6) C

Five (5) D

Three (3) E Q2. Is Tawheed and Iman (Faith) the same thing?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

I am not sure E Q3. What is meant by Tawheed?

I don't know A


To become a Muslim C

To love the prophet Muhammad () D

To single out Allah Almighty alone for worship, love and submissiveness to Him by complying to His commands and submitting to them.

E

Q4. Tawheed is normally divided into how many categories?

I don't know A


Six (6) C

Five (5) D

Three (3) E


Q5. Tawheed-ar-Ruboobiyyah literally means:

I don't know A


Maintaining the Unity of Lordship C

Maintaining the Unity of Allah's worship D

Maintaining the Unity of Allah's Names and Attributes E Q6. Tawheed-al-Asma was-Sifaat literally means:

I don't know A




Maintaining the Unity of Allah's Names and Attributes E Q7. Tawheed-al-Uloohiyyah literally means:

I don't know A




Maintaining the Unity of Allah's Names and Attributes E Q8. The meaning of the Testimony of Faith (Shahadah) is:

I don't know A


Belief in Allah, the Angels and the Qur'aan C

I bear witness that there is no god worthy of worship except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and messenger.

D

There is no god but Allah E Q9. What is meant by Iman?

I don't know A



A Muslim's belief (level of belief) D

Violating the Shahadah E


Q10. How many pillars are Iman divided into?

I don't know A


Six (6) C

Five (5) D

Three (3) E Q11. Which one is a pillar of Iman?

I don't know A


To be a Muslim C

To believe in all the revealed books D

To perform prayers in the mosque E Q12. Do Muslims believe in Prophet Eesa (Jesus)?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

I am not sure E Q13. Do Muslims believe in Prophet Ibraheem (Abraham)?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

I am not sure E Q14. Do Muslims believe in Prophet Nuh (Noah)?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

I am not sure E


Q15. Do Muslims believe in Prophet Moosa (Moses)?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

I am not sure E Q16. What is the name of the Angel which brought the Qur'aan

revelation?

I don't know A


Muhammad C

Jibreel D

Michael E Q17. Do Muslims believe in Al-Qadar (pre-ordainment)?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

I am not sure E Q18. What is the worst sin a Muslim can commit?

I don't know A


Kill someone C

Drinking alcohol D

Associating partners with Allah E Q19. Shirk means to:

I don't know A


Associating partners with Allah C

Commit suicide D

Kill another Muslim E


Q20. Shirk is normally divided into how many categories?

I don't know A


Six (6) C

Five (5) D

Three (3) E Q21. What are the consequences for committing and to die upon

Shirk?

I don't know A


Will be banned from Jannah (paradise) and be in Hellfire forever

C

Will be in the Hellfire for a short time only D

Lose all one's good deeds E Tahaara (Purification): Q1. Is Tahaara a pillar of Islam?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

I am not sure E Q2. What is meant by Tahaara?

I don't know A



Purity (state of cleanliness) D

To perform ablution E Q3. What is the Arabic term for ablution?

I don't know A


Salah C

Wudhu D

Ghusl E


Q4. What is meant by Ghusl?

I don't know A


Bathing of the whole body (major purification) C


To perform ablution E Q5. Is Wudhu mandatory for performing salah?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

I am not sure E Q6. Is Ghusl mandatory upon completion of menstruation?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

I am not sure E Q7. Is Ghusl mandatory after semen ejaculation?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

I am not sure E Q8. What is meant by Tayammum?

I don't know A




To perform wudhu or ghusl without water E


Q9. When is Tayammum permissible?

I don't know A


Anytime C

When there is no water available D

When one is in a hurry E Q10. Does a Muslim have specific etiquettes for the bathroom

(toilet)?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

I am not sure E Q11. With which foot should a Muslim enter the Toilet?

I don't know A


Left C

Right D

Does not matter E Q12. Is the sequence of the actions of wudhu mandatory?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

I am not sure E Q13. For which action is wudhu mandatory?

I don't know A


To perform Salah C

Entering the mosque D

Reciting the Qur'aan from memory E


Q14. The order for the actions of wudhu in it's proper sequence is from:

I don't know A


The Qur'aan C

The Sunnah D

The later scholars E Q15. Are the actions of wudhu the same for male and female?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

I am not sure E Q16. Which action necessitates a complete bath (ghusl)?

I don't know A


Passing wind C

Vaginal bleeding - Menstruation and post natal D

Touching a member of the opposite sex E Q17. Which condition is mandatory for the ghusl to be valid?

I don't know A


To use plenty of water C

To follow the correct sequence D

Water must reach all parts of the body (including the scalp) E Q18. When is a major bath (ghusl) recommended?

I don't know A


Before attending Friday Jumuah prayers C

After touching a member of the opposite sex D

Before entering a mosque E


Q19. Number the actions of wudhu in it's proper sequence: 1…

Wash your face A

Wash your hands B

Say: "Bismillah" (In the name of Allah) C

Niyah (intention) D

Rinse your mouth E

Clean the nostrils of your nose F

Wash your left foot G

Wash your right arm, up to the elbow H

Wash your left arm, up to the elbow I

Wash your right foot J

Wash your ears K

Rub your head L

Supplicate by reading the Shahadah (testimony of faith) M Q20. Which of the following actions invalidates the wudhu?

I don't know A


Passing wind C

Urinating or defecating D

Touching a member of the opposite sex E

Deep sleep F

Looking at a member of the opposite sex G

Losing consciousness or intoxication H

Vomiting I

Insanity J

Bleeding K

Apostasy L

Touching your private parts with the palm of your hand M

Laughing N

Eating camel’s meat O

Removing your socks if you wiped over them P

Swearing (using bad words) Q

The time limit expired if you wiped over your socks R

Sexual intercourse or merely seminal discharge S

Vaginal bleeding - Menstruation and post natal T


Salah (Prayer): Q1. Is Salah a pillar of Islam?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

I am not sure E Q2. If yes, what pillar is it?

I don't know A


5th C

2nd D

3rd E Q3. What is the first act that we will be accountable for on the Day

of Judgement?

I don't know A


Fasting C

Salah D

Hajj E Q4. What is the Arabic term for the bowing position in Salah?

I don't know A


Salah C

Wudhu D

Rukuh E Q5. What is the Arabic term for the prostration position in Salah?

I don't know A


Salah C

Sujood D

Rukuh E


Q6. Is the correct sequence of actions in salah mandatory?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

Only for the mandatory salah E Q7. How many mandatory prayers are there in a day?

I don't know A


Three (3) C

Five (5) D

One (1) E Q8. How many voluntary units of prayer are there in a day which

are highly recommended and are attached to the mandatory prayers?

I don't know A


Thirteen (13) C

Five (5) D

Twelve (12) E Q9. What does Witr mean?

I don't know A


Thirteen (13) C

One (1) D

Twelve (12) E Q10. When is the Witr salah performed?

I don't know A


Last prayer at night C

Midday D

After sunrise E


Q11. The dawn (morning) prayer is known as?

I don't know A


Salatul-Fajr C

Salatul-Asr D

Salatul-Maghrib E Q12. The midday (noon) prayer is known as?

I don't know A


Salatul-Fajr C

Salatul-Dhuhr D

Salatul-Maghrib E Q13. The Afternoon prayer is known as?

I don't know A


Salatul-Fajr C

Salatul-Asr D

Salatul-Maghrib E Q14. The sunset prayer is known as?

I don't know A


Salatul-Fajr C

Salatul-Asr D

Salatul-Maghrib E Q15. The night prayer is known as?

I don't know A


Salatul-Fajr C

Salatul-Asr D

Salatul-Eshaa E


Q16. Which listed prayer consists of 3 units only?

I don't know A


Salatul-Fajr C

Salatul-Asr D

Salatul-Maghrib E Q17. Which listed prayer consists of 2 units only?

I don't know A


Salatul-Fajr C

Salatul-Asr D

Salatul-Maghrib E Q18. Which listed prayer consist of 4 units?

I don't know A


Salatul-Fajr C

Salatul-Asr D

Salatul-Maghrib E Q19. What is the prayer called that is performed on a Friday,

instead of Salatul-Dhuhr?

I don't know A


Salatul-Fajr C

Salatul-Jumuah D

Salatul-Maghrib E Q20. Is it mandatory to perform the prayers at it’s prescribed

times?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

Only if it is convenient E


Q21. Which time of the day mentioned is forbidden to perform salah?

I don't know A


Early morning C

During sunrise D

Midnight E Q22. What is the exception for the answer in the previous question?

I don't know A


Intentionally missed the prayer C

Missed the prayer due to over-sleep or forgetfulness D

Missed the prayer due to laziness E Q23. Is there more reward to perform the prayers in congregation?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

I am not sure E Q24. Must Muslims perform prayers in a mosque or can they pray

anywhere (clean place)?

I don't know A


Yes, he can perform his prayers in any clean place C

No, he can only pray in a mosque D

I am not sure E Q25. Are the actions (positions) of prayer different for women?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

I think so E


Q26. Can a woman lead a man in prayer?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

Yes, only if she can read better than him E Q27. Which of the actions listed invalidates the prayer?

I don't know A


Willful negligence of any basic posture of the prayer C

Weeping or uncontrollable moaning from pain or other cause D

Talking E

Laughing F

Killing a snake or a scorpion G

Signaling with the hand or bowing the head in response to a greeting or other speech

H

Eating I

Drinking J

Moving something out of the way of the place of prostration K

Taking a few steps when necessary L

Intentionally uncovering the aurah (minimum body covering) M

Carrying a small child or baby N

Intentionally diverting from the direction of Qiblah O

Excessive movement which is not part of the Salah P

Saying “Subhan-Allah” for men and clapping for women in order to draw attention to something important or a mistake made by the Imam.

Q

Invalidate wudhu during salah R

Reading verses from the Qur’aan from a book or paper when necessary

S

Remembering later that you did not have wudhu when the salah was performed.

T


What to Read in Salah: Q1. Is it a MUST for the salah to be in Arabic?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

I am not sure E Q2. Is the correct pronunciation of the Arabic important?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

Only for the mandatory salah E Q3. Is the recitation of the opening surah (Al-Faatiha) mandatory in

every unit of prayer?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

Only in the first 2 units E Q4. Is it mandatory to read at least once the required supplication

in the bowing, sitting and prostration positions in salah?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

I am not sure E Q5. Which one of the listed prayers is read aloud?

I don't know A


Salatul-Dhuhr C

Salatul-Fajr D

Salatul-Asr E


Q6. What is meant by Takbir?

I don't know A


The sitting position in Salah C

To say "Allahu Akbar" D

The standing position in Salah E Q7. What is the recitation format of Salatul-Asr?

I don't know A


All 4 units silent C

All 4 units aloud D

The first 2 units aloud and the third and fourth silent E Q8. What is the recitation format of Salatul-Eshaa?

I don't know A


All 4 units silent C

All 4 units aloud D

The first 2 units aloud and the third and fourth silent E Q9. What is the recitation format of Salatul-Maghrib?

I don't know A


All 3 units aloud C

The last 2 units silent D

The first 2 units aloud and the third unit silent E Q10. Is it required that one says "Allahu Akbar" softly while going

into rukuh, sujood, etc. during salah, even if one is praying behind an Imam?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

Only during the salah read aloud (i.e. Fajr, Maghrib and Eshaa) E


Zakah (Alms): Q1. Is Zakah a pillar of Islam?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

No it is a pillar of Iman E Q2. If yes, what pillar is it?

I don't know A


5th C

4th D

3rd E Q3. What is the linguistic meaning of Zakah?

I don't know A


Pay C

Decrease D

Increase E Q4. Is paying Zakah compulsory?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

Only if you perform salah also E Q5. Must you pay Zakah on all your money regardless of the amount

and how long you had it in your possession?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

I am not sure E


Q6. There are certain conditions before Zakah becomes obligatory on an individual, which condition is one of them?

I don't know A


To be married C

Only once one perform prayers D

To have the money/gold/silver/stock etc. for at least one full year in your possession.

E

Q7. Should a married woman pay Zakah, if she meets the stipulated

conditions?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

I am not sure E Q8. Should a woman pay Zakah on her jewelry, assuming it meets

the stipulated conditions?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

I am not sure E Q9. What is the percentage of Zakah payable on money, gold,

silver, merchandise and stocks?

I don't know A


25% C

2.5% D

12% E Q10. What is meant by Nisab?

I don't know A


The amount of Zakah to pay C

The maximum amount one should pay D

The minimum amount one should have before Zakah is due E


Q11. What is the Nisab value for gold?

I don't know A


100 grams C

250 grams D

85 grams E Q12. What is the Nisab value for silver?

I don't know A


500 grams C

250 grams D

595 grams E Q13. What is meant by Rikaz?

I don't know A


500 grams of silver C

Minerals or metals buried in the earth for an uncertain time D

500 grams of gold E Q14. Zakah is mentioned in the Qur'aan with Salah in how many

verses?

I don't know A


82 C

100 D

250 E Q15. There are certain categories of people that are eligible to

receive Zakah, which is one of them?

I don't know A


Imams C

Those who build mosques D

The Miskin (poor) E


Siyam (Fasting): Q1. Is Siyam a pillar of Islam?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D


I don't know A


5th C

4th D

3rd E Q3. What is the linguistic meaning of Siyam?

I don't know A


Restrain C

Decrease D

Increase E Q4. Is Siyam compulsory?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

Only if you pay Zakah also E Q5. Why does a Muslim Fast (Sawm)?

I don't know A


To be healthy C

To understand how it feels to be hungry D

Because Allah ordered it E


Q6. In the Qur'aan Allah prescribes Siyam in order that:

I don't know A


Muslims can become more generous C

Muslims can learn how to become more pious D

Muslims can feed the poor E Q7. In which Islamic month is Siyam compulsory?

I don't know A


Muharram C

Ramadaan D

Dhul-Hijja E Q8. What is the time of Siyam?

I don't know A


24 hours C

From dawn to sunset D

12 hours E Q9. Can one drink water while Fasting?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

Only if one is extremely thirsty E Q10. Is Siyam obligatory on young children?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

Only if their parents also Fast E


Q11. Is Siyam obligatory on the sick?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

No, if the sickness is permanent E Q12. Can post-natal bleeding or menstruating women Fast?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

If they wish to do so E Q13. Should missed days be made-up later?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

Only if one is able to E Q14. How is the start of Ramadaan determined?

I don't know A


From the Islamic calendar C

Upon sighting of the new crescent (moon) D

By the ruler if it is a Muslim country E Q15. What is Suhoor?

I don't know A


Perfume C

The predawn meal for the person intending to Fast D

A type of food E


Q16. What is the best food item to break one's Siyam with?

I don't know A


Water C

Dates D

Bread E Q17. What is Zakah called that is paid at the end of Ramadaan?

I don't know A


Zakat-ul-Maal C

Zakat-ul-Fitr D

Suhoor E Q18. What is the day called upon completion of Ramadaan (1st

Shawaal)?

I don't know A


Eid-ul-Adha C

Yaum-un-Nahr D

Eid-ul-Fitr E Q19. There are some other recommended days to Fast, which are

they?

I don't know A


Saturdays C

Mondays D

Sundays E

Thursdays F

Fridays G

The 1st of every month H

The 13th, 14th and 15th of the Islamic month I

The 9th and 10th of Muharram J

The Day of Arafat (9th of Dhul-Hijjah) K

Six days of Shawaal (except the 1st) L


Q20. There are certain actions which invalidates the Siyam, which are they?

I don't know A


Eating, drinking, etc., intentionally C

Eating or drinking unintentionally (forgetting that one is Fasting)

D

The onset of menstrual or post-natal bleeding E

Smoking F

Sexual intercourse during the time of day for Fasting G

Waking up after sunrise in a state of Janabah (seminal discharge)

H

Intentional ejaculation I

Blood donation J

Using eye drops or ear drops etc. K

Using perfume L

Using a toothbrush or miswak M

A cook tasting food without any going to the stomach N

Swallowing one's saliva O

Wetting one's lips with water P Hajj (Pilgrimage): Q1. Is Hajj a pillar of Islam?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D


I don't know A


5th C

4th D

3rd E


Q3. In which Islamic month are the actual Hajj days?

I don't know A


Ramadaan C

Dhul-Qada D

Dhul-Hijja E Q4. Is Hajj an obligation a Muslim owes to Allah?

I don't know A


Yes, even the poor C

No D

Yes, if one is by the physical and financial means E Q5. Does an accepted Hajj wipe away ones past sins?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

I am not sure E Q6. What is the reward for an accepted Hajj?

I don't know A


Worldly fame C

Paradise D

The title of "Hajjie" E Q7. When should one go for Hajj?

I don't know A


When one is over the age of 40 years C

As soon as one is by the physical and financial means D

When one is ready to give up the worldly life E


Q8. Does one have to be debt free before one can perform Hajj?

I don't know A


Yes C

No D

No, as long as the debt payments are taken care of during Hajj and in the event of death

E

Q9. How many types (methods) of Hajj are there?

I don't know A


1 C

3 D

5 E Q10. What is the recommended (best) method for those not living in

Makkah?

I don't know A


Tamattu C

Qiran D

Ifrad E Q11. What is the Talbiyah?

I don't know A


The supplication pilgrims recite while in Ihraam C

The stone on the corner of the Ka'bah D

The clothes that pilgrims wear E Q12. What is the Meqaat?

I don't know A




The place where pilgrims should not pass through without adopting Ihraam (clothes + niyah)

E


Q13. What is meant by the state of Ihraam?

I don't know A


A person in a state of ritual consecration (ready to perform Umrah or Hajj)

C


A place in Mina E Q14. What is the Tawaaf?

I don't know A



Circling the Ka'bah in an anti-clockwise direction 7 times D

Running between the hills of Safaa and Marwah 7 times E Q15. What is the Sa'ee?

I don't know A


Circling the Ka'bah in an anti-clockwise direction 7 times C

Running between the hills of Safaa and Marwah 7 times D

The clothes that pilgrims wear E Q16. Where is the Hijr?

I don't know A


The brown line in the Haram C

The encircled area next to the Ka'bah D

The tall gold coloured structure next to the Ka'bah E Q17. Where is the Maqaam Ibraheem?

I don't know A


The brown line in the Haram C


The tall gold coloured structure next to the Ka'bah E


Q18. What is the Hajr-al-Aswad?

I don't know A


The black stone in the corner of the Ka'bah C


The tall gold coloured structure next to the Ka'bah E Q19. Can one perform Hajj on behalf of someone else?

I don't know A


Yes, without conditions C

No D

Yes, with conditions E Q20. Hajj has 4 Pillars, which are they?

I don't know A


To perform an animal sacrifice C

To adopt Ihraam (with the correct niyah) D

To stand at Arafat E

To stay in Mina until the 13th F

To perform Tawaaf-al-Ifadah G

To perform Sa'ee for Hajj H

To perform Tawaaf-al-Widaa I

The kiss the Hajr-al-Aswad J

To drink Zamzam water K Q21. What is the result if a pillar is left out?

I don't know A


Nothing C

Hajj is incomplete (invalid) D

Perform a sacrifice to compensate E


Q22. Hajj has 7 obligatory rites, which are they?

I don't know A


To perform an animal sacrifice C

To adopt Ihraam (with the correct niyah) D

To stand at Arafat E

To stay in Mina until the 13th F

To perform Tawaaf-al-Ifadah G

To stone the jamr'at H

To perform Tawaaf-al-Widaa I

The kiss the Hajr-al-Aswad J

To adopt Ihraam at the Meqaat K

To walk during Hajj L

To stay at Arafat until sunset M

To wear white clothes N

To spend the night (or part of) in Muzdalifah O

To shave the head or cut the hair P

To spend the nights of Tashreek in Mina Q

To be debt free R Q23. What is required if you omit an obligatory rite intentionally (or

for a valid reason)?

I don't know A


Nothing C

Redo Hajj in the future D

Perform a sacrifice for each rite left out E Q24. How many days is Hajj if done as the Prophet () did it?

I don't know A


4 days C

10 days D

6 days E

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