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Key Facts: SPM Manahij al-Ulum al-Islamiah Exam
SPM Manahij al-'Ulum al-Islamiah carries subject code 5404 under Lembaga Peperiksaan, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia.
From SPM 2024, Kertas 1 (5404/1) is weighted 70% and lasts 2 hours 15 minutes with 20 objective items plus subjective sections on Hadis and Mantiq.
Kertas 2 is a centre-based oral (pentaksiran pusat) weighted 30% and focuses on memorisation of selected hadiths (50 marks).
Bahagian A of Kertas 1 awards 20 marks for 20 mixed-form objective items; Bahagian B awards 80 marks for subjective limited and open responses.
The SPM 2025 official timetable lists Manahij al-'Ulum al-Islamiah as paper 5404/1.
DSKP KSSM KBD Manahij for Tingkatan 4 and 5 centres on selected hadith and 'ilm al-mantiq, with usul al-fiqh foundations in curriculum streams.
Objective-item difficulty follows the Low:Medium:High ratio 5:3:2 used in Lembaga Peperiksaan format briefings.
This free bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation and is not an official Lembaga Peperiksaan paper, Arabic translation, or oral exam.
KBD elective 5404 with Kertas 1 (20 OPB + subjective on Hadis/Mantiq, 2h15, 70%) and Kertas 2 oral hadith memorisation (30%). This page is an English MCQ study adaptation, not an official LP paper.
Sample SPM Manahij al-Ulum al-Islamiah Practice Questions
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1What is the official SPM subject code for Manahij al-'Ulum al-Islamiah?
2Under the SPM format from 2024, what is the weighting of Kertas 1 versus Kertas 2 for Manahij al-'Ulum al-Islamiah (5404)?
3How long is SPM Manahij al-'Ulum al-Islamiah Kertas 1 (5404/1)?
4In 5404/1 Bahagian A, how many objective (OPB) questions are set and what do they cover?
5How many marks is Bahagian B of Kertas 1 (5404/1) worth?
6What kind of instrument is Kertas 2 for Manahij al-'Ulum al-Islamiah from SPM 2024?
7According to Lembaga Peperiksaan format briefings, what Low:Medium:High difficulty ratio is used for 5404 objective items?
8Where is Kurikulum Bersepadu Dini (KBD) Manahij al-'Ulum al-Islamiah primarily offered?
9Which statement correctly describes this OpenExamPrep practice bank for 5404?
10The SPM 2025 official timetable lists Manahij al-'Ulum al-Islamiah under which paper code form?
About the SPM Manahij al-Ulum al-Islamiah Exam
SPM Manahij al-'Ulum al-Islamiah (subject code 5404) is an elective Kurikulum Bersepadu Dini (KBD) subject offered mainly in Sekolah Agama Bantuan Kerajaan (SABK). From SPM 2024, assessment uses Kertas 1 (5404/1), a 2-hour-15-minute written paper weighted 70% with 20 objective items (Bahagian A, 20 marks) and subjective limited/open responses (Bahagian B, 80 marks) covering Hadis and Mantiq, plus Kertas 2, a centre-based oral weighted 30% focused on selected-hadith memorisation (50 marks). The DSKP KSSM KBD for Tingkatan 4 and 5 develops hadith understanding and memorisation alongside 'ilm al-mantiq (Islamic logic: foundations, tasawwurat/tasdiqat, signification, terms, five universals, definitions, propositions and syllogism) and, in curriculum streams, usul al-fiqh foundations. The SPM 2025 timetable lists 5404/1. Official papers are delivered in the KBD Arabic/Islamic-studies medium; this free bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for knowledge and judgment, not an official Lembaga Peperiksaan instrument or oral simulation.
Exam sponsor: Lembaga Peperiksaan, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (Examinations Board, Ministry of Education Malaysia). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Kertas 1 (5404/1, 70%): Bahagian A — 20 OPB on Hadis and Mantiq (20 marks); Bahagian B — 4 subjective sections on Hadis and Mantiq (80 marks); duration 2 hours 15 minutes; total 100 marks. Kertas 2 (30%): centre-based oral (pentaksiran pusat) on selected-hadith memorisation (50 marks: e.g. 25 + 15 + 10).
Time Limit
Kertas 1: 2 hours 15 minutes; Kertas 2 oral: per Lembaga Peperiksaan centre-assessment schedule
Passing Score
Single subject grade on the SPM A+ to G scale; boundaries are norm-referenced and not published as a fixed percentage cut score.
Exam / Certification Fees
Free for full-time government and government-aided school candidates (state-funded); private and repeat candidates pay variable Lembaga Peperiksaan fees.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Exam format and study skills
5404 papers, 70/30 weighting, OPB vs subjective vs oral, and how to use this English MCQ bank honestly.
Mantiq foundations
Definition, history, hukum and importance of 'ilm al-mantiq.
Mantiq: knowledge, signification and terms
Types of knowledge, dalalah, and discussions of words (alfaz).
Mantiq: five universals and definitions
Al-kulliyyat al-khams and sound ta'rif / ma'rifat.
Mantiq: propositions and syllogism
Tasawwurat/tasdiqat, qadiyyah, conversion and qiyas.
Selected hadith understanding and practice
Form 4–5 selected hadith themes on ethics, worship, knowledge and social conduct.
Usul al-fiqh foundations
Definition, evidences, naskh, ijtihad/taqlid and maqasid in DSKP streams.
Preparing for the SPM Manahij al-Ulum al-Islamiah Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Single subject grade on the SPM A+ to G scale; boundaries are norm-referenced and not published as a fixed percentage cut score.
- Assessment: Kertas 1 (5404/1, 70%): Bahagian A — 20 OPB on Hadis and Mantiq (20 marks); Bahagian B — 4 subjective sections on Hadis and Mantiq (80 marks); duration 2 hours 15 minutes; total 100 marks. Kertas 2 (30%): centre-based oral (pentaksiran pusat) on selected-hadith memorisation (50 marks: e.g. 25 + 15 + 10).
- Time limit: Kertas 1: 2 hours 15 minutes; Kertas 2 oral: per Lembaga Peperiksaan centre-assessment schedule
- Exam / certification fees: Free for full-time government and government-aided school candidates (state-funded); private and repeat candidates pay variable Lembaga Peperiksaan fees. Official sources
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SPM Manahij al-Ulum al-Islamiah: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SPM Manahij al-'Ulum al-Islamiah (5404)?
It is an elective Kurikulum Bersepadu Dini (KBD) SPM subject administered by Lembaga Peperiksaan. It develops methodologies of Islamic sciences through selected hadith and Islamic logic (mantiq), with usul al-fiqh foundations in DSKP streams, mainly for SABK students.
How many papers does 5404 have and how are they weighted?
From SPM 2024 there are two instruments: Kertas 1 written (70%) lasting 2 hours 15 minutes with Bahagian A (20 OPB, 20 marks) and Bahagian B (subjective, 80 marks) on Hadis and Mantiq; and Kertas 2 oral/centre assessment (30%) on selected-hadith memorisation (50 marks).
Is this practice bank the same as the official SPM paper?
No. Official 5404 uses Arabic/Islamic-studies medium items, mixed objective forms, subjective responses and an oral memorisation paper. The 100 questions here are an English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation of DSKP knowledge and judgment — not an official LP paper or oral simulation.
What topics should I revise for Manahij?
Prioritise selected Form 4–5 hadith themes (meaning, vocabulary, guidance and practice), mantiq foundations through propositions and syllogism, and — where your school follows the DSKP usul stream — usul al-fiqh definition, evidences, naskh and ijtihad.
How is SPM Manahij graded?
Like other SPM subjects, results are reported on the A+ to G scale. Grade boundaries are norm-referenced and not published as a fixed percentage. Combine written and oral components according to the official 70%/30% weighting.
How much does it cost to sit 5404?
Full-time candidates in government and government-aided schools sit SPM without a separate subject fee because it is state-funded. Private and repeat candidates pay registration fees set by Lembaga Peperiksaan.
Is 5404 confirmed for SPM 2025?
Yes. The official SPM 2025 examination timetable from Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia lists Manahij al-'Ulum al-Islamiah as 5404/1 for the written paper.