2026 Grade 10 IRE Mid Term 2 Exam with Marking Scheme

This paper covers the following topics:

• Section A
  • Preservation of the Qur’an — matching Caliphs (Abubakar, Uthman, Ali, Zaid bin Thabit) to their contributions to Qur’anic compilation
  • Ulum al-Hadith — Isnad, Matn, Muhaddith qualifications, classification as Sahih (true/false)
  • Funeral rites — identifying items and stages: preparation, Swalahal-Janaza, burial (correct order)
  • Qur’anic sciences — definition of Asbabu al-nuzuul, Muhkamat vs. Mutashabihat verses, qualities of servants of Allah in Surah al-Furqan, vowelling marks (I’jam and Tashkil)
  • Islamic law — conditions for a valid labour contract, types of divorce (Talak, Khulu, Faskh, Li’an, Mubarat) categorized by initiator
• Section B
  • Qur’anic sciences — difference between I’jam and Tashkil; circumstances leading to Qur’an compilation under Caliph Abubakar
  • Unity and environment — Hadith on the “Parable of the Believers” and community cohesion; youth as Khalifa of the environment
  • Zakat calculation — Zakat on Gold (Nisab: 85g, rate: 2.5%); Zakat on irrigated maize (rate: 5%)
  • Shura — definition and significance in governance; Islamic leadership qualities
  • Social justice — Islamic teachings on treatment of widows; rights of an employee regarding wages and working conditions.
• Total Marks: 80 (Section A: 30 marks; Section B: 50 marks)
• Structure:
  • Section A (30 marks) — Short-answer questions; all compulsory
  • Section B (50 marks) — Structured/extended-response questions; all compulsory
• File Format: Ms Word