Philippines Qualifying Examination in Arabic Language and Islamic Studies (QEALIS)

In traditional Arabic grammar (Nahu), what are the three primary parts of speech (Aqsam al-Kalam)?

• AIsm (Noun), Fi'l (Verb), and Harf (Particle)
• BMubtada (Subject), Khabar (Predicate), and Sifah (Adjective)
• CMadi (Past), Mudari (Present), and Amr (Imperative)
• DMarfu (Nominative), Mansub (Accusative), and Majrur (Genitive)

What is the default grammatical case state (I'rab) and marker for the subject (Mubtada) and predicate (Khabar) in a standard singular nominal sentence?

• AMansub with Fathah
• BMarfu with Dammah
• CMajrur with Kasrah
• DMajzum with Sukun

What is the fundamental distinction between Nahu (Syntax) and Sarf (Morphology) in Arabic linguistic studies?

• ANahu studies spoken dialects, while Sarf studies classical poetry rules.
• BNahu studies word-ending inflectional states in sentences, while Sarf studies internal wo…
• CNahu focuses exclusively on verbs, while Sarf focuses exclusively on nouns.
• DNahu determines dictionary spelling, while Sarf determines tajweed pronunciation.

Which of the following features is a distinctive sign that identifies a word as a Noun (Ism) in Arabic?

• AAccepting the prefix 'Qad' before it
• BAccepting Tanween (nunation) or the definite article 'Al-'
• CAccepting the particle 'Lam' before it
• DBeing inflected with Sukun at the end

What is the default grammatical state of an un-augmented present tense verb (Fi'l Mudari) when it is not preceded by any governing particle of Nasb or Jazm?

• AMansub (Accusative)
• BMarfu (Nominative)
• CMajrur (Genitive)
• DMabni (Invariable)

How is a dual noun (Al-Muthanna) marked in the nominative state (Raf') in Arabic?

• AWith a Dammah on the final letter
• BWith an Alif before the final Nun (e.g., -ani)
• CWith a Ya before the final Nun (e.g., -ayni)
• DWith a Waw before the final Nun (e.g., -una)

What is the standard uninflected construction (Bina') of a singular third-person masculine past tense verb (Fi'l Madi e.g., Kataba)?

• AMabni 'ala al-Sukun
• BMabni 'ala al-Fath
• CMabni 'ala al-Damm
• DMu'rab with Dammah

In the sentence 'Al-Muslimuna yusalluna,' what is the grammatical sign of Raf' for the subject 'Al-Muslimuna'?

• AFathah on the final Nun
• BWaw replacing Dammah
• CSubut al-Nun
• DAlif al-Tathniyah

Which set of particles below exclusively governs present tense verbs (Fi'l Mudari) into the accusative state (Mansub)?

• ALam, Lamma, Alam, Lam al-Amr
• BAn, Lan, Kai, Idhan
• CMin, Ila, 'An, 'Ala
• DIn, Ma, La, Mehma

In an Idafah (annexation/genitive construction) such as 'Kitabu al-talibi' (The student's book), what are the grammatical rules applying to the Mudaf (first term)?

• AIt must take the definite article 'Al-' and end with Kasrah.
• BIt cannot take Tanween or 'Al-', and its I'rab depends on its position in the sentence.
• CIt must always be in the accusative state (Mansub).
• DIt must be dual or plural in all cases.

What grammatical effect does a preposition (Harf al-Jarr, e.g., fi, min, 'ala) have on the explicit noun that immediately follows it?

• AIt makes the noun Mansub with Fathah.
• BIt makes the noun Majrur with Kasrah (or substitute sign).
• CIt makes the noun Marfu with Dammah.
• DIt makes the noun Mabni with Sukun.

What are the secondary I'rab letter markers for the Five Nouns (Al-Asma' al-Khamsah: Ab, Akh, Ham, Fu, Dhu) when annexed (Mudaf) to a non-Ya speaker pronoun?

• ARaf' with Alif, Nasb with Waw, Jarr with Ya
• BRaf' with Waw, Nasb with Alif, Jarr with Ya
• CRaf' with Dammah, Nasb with Fathah, Jarr with Kasrah
• DRaf' with Subut al-Nun, Nasb and Jarr with Hadhf al-Nun

In the sentence 'Ra'aytu al-mu'minati fi al-masjidi,' why does the noun 'al-mu'minati' end with a Kasrah despite being a direct object (Maf'ul Bihi)?

• ABecause it is preceded by an implicit preposition.
• BBecause sound feminine plurals (Jam' Mu'annath Salim) take Kasrah for Nasb as a secondary…
• CBecause it is a diptote (Mamnu' min al-Sarf).
• DBecause it is an irregular broken plural.

What is the grammatical sign of Jazm (jussive state) for the Five Verbs (Al-Af'al al-Khamsah, e.g., Yaktubuna -> Lam Yaktubu)?

• ASukun on the final letter
• BHadhf al-Nun (omission of the final Nun)
• CHadhf Harf al-Illah (omission of the weak letter)
• DKasrah under the Waw

What is the standard rule for forming the imperative verb (Fi'l Amr) for a singular masculine recipient from a sound Form I present verb (e.g., Taktubu)?

• ARemove the present tense prefix and build upon Sukun (e.g., Uktub).
• BAdd a Fathah prefix and make the final letter Mansub.
• CKeep the present tense prefix and add Tanween at the end.
• DMake it Mabni 'ala al-Fath in all circumstances.

When Kana or one of its sisters (Kana wa Akhawatuha, e.g., Asbaha, Sara, Laysa) enters a nominal sentence, how does it alter the grammatical case of the components?

• AIt keeps the Mubtada Marfu (as Ism Kana) and renders the Khabar Mansub (as Khabar Kana).
• BIt renders the Mubtada Mansub and keeps the Khabar Marfu.
• CIt renders both the Mubtada and Khabar Mansub.
• DIt renders both the Mubtada and Khabar Majrur.

In the Quranic verse 'Inna Allaha 'alimun bi-dhati al-suduri,' what is the syntactic role and case of 'Allaha' and ''alimun'?

• A'Allaha' is Ism Inna (Mansub) and ''alimun' is Khabar Inna (Marfu).
• B'Allaha' is Ism Inna (Marfu) and ''alimun' is Khabar Inna (Mansub).
• CBoth are Mansub as direct objects.
• D'Allaha' is Mudaf and ''alimun' is Mudaf Ilayh.

What is the key inflectional exception for a Diptote noun (Al-Mamnu' min al-Sarf, e.g., Masajida, Ibrahimu) in the genitive state (Jarr) when it is free from 'Al-' and not annexed?

• AIt takes a Dammah instead of Kasrah.
• BIt takes a Fathah instead of Kasrah and does not take Tanween.
• CIt takes a Sukun on the final letter.
• DIt takes a double Kasrah (Tanween Kasr).

What is the standard morphological weight/pattern (Wazn) for deriving the Active Participle (Ism al-Fa'il) from a trilateral Form I verb (Fi'l Thulathi Mujarrad, e.g., Kataba)?

• AMaf'ul (مَفْعُول)
• BFa'il (فَاعِل)
• CMuf'il (مُفْعِل)
• DTaf'il (تَفْعِيل)

What is the morphological pattern (Wazn) used to construct the Passive Participle (Ism al-Maf'ul) from a basic Form I verb (e.g., Kataba)?

• AFa'il (فَاعِل)
• BMaf'ul (مَفْعُول)
• CMufa''al (مُفَعَّل)
• DFi'al (فِعَال)

When a defective verb ending in a weak letter (Fi'l Mu'tall al-Akhir, e.g., Yad'u يَدْعُو or Yarmi يَرْمِي) enters the jussive state (Majzum) after 'Lam', what morphological change occurs?

• AThe final weak letter is dropped (Hadhf Harf al-Illah).
• BThe verb receives a double Kasrah.
• CThe initial present tense letter is removed.
• DThe weak letter is changed to a Waw in all cases.

In Arabic syntax, in which four grammatical aspects must a real adjective (Al-Na't al-Haqiqi) conform with its modified noun (Al-Man'ut)?

• ATense, root letters, Sarf weight, and accent
• BGender (Mudhakkar/Mu'annath), Number (Mufrad/Muthanna/Jam'), Definiteness (Ma'rifah/Nakir…
• CPerson, spoken accent, poetic meter, and punctuation
• DNumber of syllables, dictionary origin, vowel length, and Hamzah type

What is the verbal noun (Masdar) pattern for augmented Form X verbs (Istaf'ala, e.g., Istaghfara)?

• AIstif'al (إِسْتِفْعَال - e.g., Istighfar)
• BInfi'al (إِنْفِعَال - e.g., Inqilab)
• CTafa''ul (تَفَعُّل - e.g., Takaallum)
• DMufa'alah (مُفَاعَلَة - e.g., Mubaarakah)

In the sentence 'Hadara al-tulabu illa Zaydan,' what is the syntactic case and requirement of the excepted noun 'Zaydan' (Mustathna bi-Illa) in a complete affirmative sentence (Tamm Mujab)?

• AMandatory Mansub (Wujub al-Nasb)
• BMandatory Majrur (Wujub al-Jarr)
• COptional Marfu as Badal or Mansub
• DMabni 'ala al-Sukun

What is the syntactic function and case of the verbal noun 'fathan' in the Quranic verse 'Inna fatahna laka fathan mubinan'?

• AAl-Maf'ul Bihi (Direct Object), Mansub
• BAl-Maf'ul al-Mutlaq (Cognate/Absolute Object), Mansub for emphasis
• CAl-Maf'ul Li-Ajlihi (Object of Reason), Mansub
• DAl-Hal (State/Condition), Mansub

What is the standard meaning of the common Arabic welcoming expression 'Ahlan wa Sahlan' (أَهْلًا وَسَهْلًا)?

• AGood morning and farewell
• BWelcome (You have come to family and plain ground)
• CPeace be upon you and God's mercy
• DCongratulations on your success

What does the Arabic word 'Madrasah' (مَدْرَسَة) translate to in standard educational terminology?

• AHospital
• BSchool or Educational Institution
• CLibrary
• DMarketplace

What is the direct antonym (Didd) of the Arabic word 'Kabir' (كَبِير - Large/Big)?

• ATawil (طَوِيل)
• BSaghir (صَغِير)
• CJadid (جَدِيد)
• DQadīm (قَدِيم)

What is the plural form of the title 'Ustadh' (أُسْتَاذ - Teacher/Professor), widely used in the Philippines for ALIVE teachers?

• ATalamidh (تَلاَمِيذ)
• BAsatidz / Asatidhah (أَسَاتِذَة)
• CKutub (كُتُب)
• DUlama (عُلَمَاء)

Which word pair correctly matches the singular noun 'Kitab' (كِتَاب) with its broken plural form?

• AKitab -> Katibun
• BKitab -> Kutub (كُتُب)
• CKitab -> Makatib
• DKitab -> Kitabat

What is the direct antonym of the Arabic noun 'Ilm' (عِلْم - Knowledge)?

• AFahm (فَهْم)
• BJahl (جَهْل)
• CHikmah (حِكْمَة)
• DAdab (أَدَب)

What is the primary difference between a 'Talib' (طَالِب) and a 'Tilmiz' (تِلْمِيذ) in educational terminology?

• A'Talib' usually denotes a university/higher student, while 'Tilmiz' denotes a primary/ele…
• B'Talib' means teacher, while 'Tilmiz' means administrator.
• C'Talib' is feminine, while 'Tilmiz' is masculine.
• D'Talib' refers to non-native speakers, while 'Tilmiz' refers to native speakers.

What is the polite Arabic conversational reply to someone who says 'Shukran' (Thank you)?

• ANa'am (نَعَمْ)
• B'Afwan (عَفْوًا)
• CLa (لاَ)
• DMin fadlik (مِنْ فَضْلِك)

How does the noun 'Maktabah' (مَكْتَبَة) differ in meaning from 'Maktab' (مَكْتَب)?

• A'Maktabah' means library or bookstore, while 'Maktab' means desk or office.
• B'Maktabah' means computer lab, while 'Maktab' means playground.
• C'Maktabah' means male teacher, while 'Maktab' means female teacher.
• D'Maktabah' means examination paper, while 'Maktab' means certificate.

What is the primary meaning of 'Al-Fasl' (الْفَصْل) in an educational context such as 'Fasl al-dirasah'?

• AThe graduation ceremony
• BThe classroom or academic semester/term
• CThe school cafeteria
• DThe sports gymnasium

What is the direct antonym of the adjective 'Sadiq' (صَادِق - Truthful/Honest)?

• AAmin (أَمِين)
• BKadhib / Kadhdhab (كَاذِب / كَذَّاب)
• CMukhlis (مُخْلِص)
• DKarim (كَرِيم)

In a school memorandum, what does the phrase 'Al-Wajib al-Manzili' (الْوَاجِبُ الْمَنْزِلِيُّ) refer to?

• AFinal quarterly examination
• BHomework or home assignment
• CTeacher's lesson plan
• DTuition fee invoice

What is the standard Arabic vocabulary term for 'Computer' in Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha)?

• AHatif (هَاتِف)
• BHasub (حَاسُوب)
• CTazkirah (تَذْكِرَة)
• DSayyarah (سَيَّارَة)

Read the Arabic sentence: 'Yajibu 'ala al-tulabi al-huduru fi al-waqti al-muhaddadi.' What is the primary directive being communicated?

• AStudents are requested to bring their textbooks.
• BStudents must attend/arrive at the specified time.
• CStudents are permitted to leave early on Fridays.
• DStudents must pay their fees before the exam.

Which two Arabic terms are commonly used interchangeably to mean 'Test' or 'Examination' in educational settings?

• AQira'ah and Kitabah
• BImtihan (إِمْتِحَان) and Ikhtibar (إِخْتِبَار)
• CMu'allim and Mudir
• DShahadah and Ijazah

What is the broken plural form of the noun 'Dars' (دَرْس - Lesson/Class)?

• ADirasat (دِرَاسَات)
• BDurus (دُرُوس)
• CMadaris (مَدَارِس)
• DMudarrisun (مُدَرِّسُونَ)

In classical Islamic literature, what is the precise meaning of the term 'Hikmah' (حِكْمَة)?

• AHasty judgment based on emotion
• BWisdom, or placing things in their proper context and right place
• CPhysical strength and martial skill
• DWealth accumulated through commerce

Read the text excerpt: 'Inna al-khatta al-arabiyya laysa mujarrada adatin li-l-kitabati, bal huwa fannun jamilun ya'kisu al-thaqafata al-islamiyyah.' What central thesis does this statement convey?

• AArabic script is obsolete in modern education.
• BArabic calligraphy is not merely a tool for writing, but a beautiful art reflecting Islam…
• CWriting Arabic requires specialized electronic machines.
• DArabic grammar is more complex than other languages.

What is the specialized ethical meaning of 'Tazkiyah' (تَزْكِيَة) or 'Tazkiyat al-Nafs' in Islamic studies?

• APurification of the soul from spiritual maladies and development of moral excellence
• BAuditing financial records of a government bureau
• CMemorizing Arabic dictionary roots
• DReciting poetry in public gatherings

Analyze the famous Arabic educational maxim: 'Al-Ilmu fi al-sighari ka al-naqshi ala al-hajari.' What principle does it emphasize?

• ALearning in old age is faster than in childhood.
• BKnowledge acquired in youth is permanent and deeply etched, like an engraving on stone.
• CCarving stones is a mandatory vocational skill in school.
• DChildren should avoid hard subjects until adulthood.

What are the Five Ruling Categories (Al-Ahkam al-Khamsah) in Islamic Shariah jurisprudence?

• AWajib (Obligatory), Mandub (Recommended), Mubah (Permissible), Makruh (Disliked), and Har…
• BIman, Salah, Zakah, Sawm, and Hajj
• CQuran, Sunnah, Ijma, Qiyas, and Ijtihad
• DTawhid, Risalah, Akhirah, Qadar, and Mala'ikah

What are the fundamental Five Pillars of Islam (Arkan al-Islam)?

• AShahadah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm, and Hajj
• BBelieve in Allah, Angels, Books, Messengers, and Last Day
• CNahu, Sarf, Balaghah, Mantiq, and Adab
• DIzhar, Idgham, Ikhfa, Iqlab, and Madd

What type of water is legally valid for performing ritual purification (Wudu and Ghusl) in Fiqh?

• AMa' Tahur (Purifying water that retains its natural color, taste, and smell)
• BMa' Najas (Impure water mixed with urine or blood)
• CMa' Musta'mal (Used water gathered after washing limbs)
• DFruit juice or sweetened tea