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Key Facts: SPM Usul al-Din Exam

SPM Usul al-Din carries subject code 5401 and is administered by Lembaga Peperiksaan Malaysia for KBD candidates.

From 2024, assessment uses Kertas 1 written (70%) and Kertas 2 oral tilawah/hafazan (30%).

Kertas 1 (5401/1) lasts 2 hours 15 minutes with 20 objective items (20 marks) and 4 subjective questions (80 marks).

The SPM 2025 timetable schedules 5401/1 Usul al-Din for 2 hours 15 minutes on 16 December 2025.

Official instructional and exam medium is Bahasa Arab; DSKP notes PdP should use Arabic al-Fusha.

Form 4 DSKP organises content into Tauhid, Tafsir (kefahaman/tilawah) and Hifz Surah Luqman (128 hours/year).

Form 5 DSKP emphasises ASWJ/firqah, Surah Al-Kahfi tafsir, Hadis and Akhlak/Tasawuf (128 hours/year).

This OpenExamPrep bank is an English MCQ study adaptation of DSKP knowledge and is not an official Arabic LP paper or oral simulation.

SPM Usul al-Din (5401) is an Arabic-medium KBD subject with a 2h15 written paper (70%) and oral tilawah/hafazan (30%). This page offers 100 free English MCQ study items covering topics from DSKP Form 4–5 — not an official LP paper.

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1In the SPM Usul al-Din format from 2024 onward, what is the subject code and how is the overall assessment weighted between the two papers?

A.Code 5401; Kertas 1 (written) 70% and Kertas 2 (oral) 30%

B.Code 5402; Kertas 1 50% and Kertas 2 50%

C.Code 5226; one written paper only at 100%

D.Code 5401; Kertas 1 (oral) 30% and Kertas 2 (written) 70%

Explanation: Usul al-Din is SPM subject code 5401 under Kurikulum Bersepadu Dini (KBD). From 2024, Lembaga Peperiksaan uses two papers: Kertas 1 written (5401/1) weighted 70% and Kertas 2 oral tilawah/hafazan (5401/2) weighted 30%.

2On the Ministry of Education Malaysia SPM 2025 written timetable, how long is Usul al-Din Kertas 1 (5401/1)?

A.1 hour 15 minutes

B.2 hours

C.2 hours 15 minutes

D.2 hours 30 minutes

Explanation: The official SPM 2025 jadual waktu lists 5401/1 Usul al-Din Kertas 1 for 2 hours 15 minutes (e.g. 8.15 pagi – 10.30 pagi on 16 December 2025), matching the post-2024 format specification.

3In Usul al-Din Kertas 1 (5401/1) from 2024, how is Bahagian A structured?

A.40 four-option MCQs worth 40 marks

B.20 objective items of various forms worth 20 marks; answer all

C.4 subjective questions worth 80 marks

D.One oral tilawah passage worth 25 marks

Explanation: Bahagian A of Kertas 1 contains 20 objective items (objektif pelbagai bentuk) totalling 20 marks; candidates answer all. Bahagian B holds the four subjective questions (80 marks).

4What does Usul al-Din Kertas 2 (5401/2) primarily assess?

A.Essay writing on firqah and tasawuf only

B.Laboratory practical skills

C.Tilawah (Qur'anic reading) and hafazan (memorisation), as an oral test

D.Multiple-choice vocabulary in Bahasa Melayu

Explanation: Kertas 2 is an ujian lisan (oral test) of tilawah and hafazan for Form 5 KBD candidates, weighted 30% of the subject. Typical allocation includes tilawah and hafazan components within about 15 minutes per candidate.

5According to the post-2024 format guide, what Low:Medium:High (R:S:T) difficulty ratio is specified for Usul al-Din assessment items?

A.3:3:4

B.5:3:2

C.4:4:2

D.2:3:5

Explanation: The Lembaga Peperiksaan format for Usul al-Din states aras kesukaran R:S:T (Rendah:Sederhana:Tinggi) as 5:3:2 — most items are lower difficulty, with fewer medium and high items.

6Which curriculum documents define the content scope for SPM Usul al-Din?

A.Only the national Mathematics DSKP

B.DSKP KSSM KBD Usul al-Din for Tingkatan 4 and Tingkatan 5

C.Only STAM Manahij without Form 4–5 content

D.Only primary-school KSSR Pendidikan Islam

Explanation: Official format notes state cakupan konteks is Dokumen Standard Kurikulum dan Pentaksiran (DSKP) Tingkatan 4 dan Tingkatan 5 for KBD Usul al-Din under KSSM.

7In which language is official SPM Usul al-Din (KBD) teaching and written assessment primarily conducted?

A.Bahasa Melayu only

B.English only

C.Bahasa Arab (Arabic)

D.Mandarin

Explanation: Usul al-Din under Kurikulum Bersepadu Dini is an Arabic-medium KBD subject (bahasa perantaraan Bahasa Arab). OpenExamPrep's bank is an English MCQ study adaptation, not an official Arabic sitting.

8How many subjective questions appear in Bahagian B of Usul al-Din Kertas 1, and what is their total mark value?

A.2 questions for 20 marks

B.4 questions for 80 marks (answer all)

C.5 questions for 60 marks (answer 3)

D.10 questions for 50 marks

Explanation: Bahagian B has 4 subjective limited-response questions totalling 80 marks; candidates answer all four. Together with Bahagian A's 20 marks, Kertas 1 totals 100 marks.

9Usul al-Din is offered under which Malaysian secondary curriculum stream?

A.Kurikulum Bersepadu Dini (KBD) in Sekolah Agama Bantuan Kerajaan (SABK) and related dini pathways

B.Only international IGCSE Islamic Studies

C.Only Kurikulum Bersepadu Tahfiz (KBT) Hifz codes 5301–5305

D.Only vocational SVMP industrial modules

Explanation: KSSM Usul al-Din is a KBD subject implemented in SABK and related integrated dini pathways. KBT tahfiz subjects use different codes (e.g. 5301 Hifz al-Quran).

10Which statement best describes this OpenExamPrep Usul al-Din practice bank relative to the official exam?

A.It is an official Lembaga Peperiksaan Arabic paper identical to 5401/1

B.It replaces the oral Kertas 2 tilawah and hafazan requirement

C.It is an English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation of DSKP knowledge; it is not an official Arabic paper or a full simulation of subjective/oral components

D.It certifies SPM Usul al-Din grades when you score 80%

Explanation: Product policy: practice banks for non-English official exams must disclose that items are an English MCQ study adaptation. They do not simulate Arabic subjective writing or oral tilawah/hafazan, and they do not award official grades.

About the SPM Usul al-Din Exam

SPM Usul al-Din (subject code 5401) is a Kurikulum Bersepadu Dini (KBD) elective under KSSM for Sekolah Agama Bantuan Kerajaan and related dini pathways, administered by Lembaga Peperiksaan Malaysia. From 2024 the subject uses two papers: Kertas 1 (5401/1), a 2-hour-15-minute Arabic written paper with 20 objective items (Bahagian A, 20 marks) and 4 subjective questions (Bahagian B, 80 marks), weighted 70%; and Kertas 2 (5401/2), an oral tilawah and hafazan test weighted 30%. Content follows DSKP Usul al-Din Tingkatan 4 (Tauhid; Tafsir kefahaman/tilawah of short surahs; Hifz Surah Luqman) and Tingkatan 5 (Tauhid ASWJ/firqah/deviant currents; Tafsir Surah Al-Kahfi stories; Hadis; Akhlak dan Tasawuf). The SPM 2025 timetable lists 5401/1 for 2 hours 15 minutes (16 December 2025). This free bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of DSKP knowledge outcomes; it preserves Arabic terms (e.g. tauhid, mukallaf, Ashab al-Kahfi) but is not an official Arabic sitting or a full simulation of subjective/oral components.

Exam sponsor: Lembaga Peperiksaan Malaysia (Malaysian Examinations Board), Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Kertas 1 (5401/1, 70%): Bahagian A — 20 objective various-form items (20 marks); Bahagian B — 4 subjective limited-response questions (80 marks); 2 hours 15 minutes; Arabic medium. Kertas 2 (5401/2, 30%): oral tilawah and hafazan, about 15 minutes. OpenExamPrep offers English MCQ study adaptations of syllabus knowledge only.

Time Limit

Kertas 1: 2 hours 15 minutes (SPM 2025 timetable for 5401/1); Kertas 2 oral: about 15 minutes per candidate

Passing Score

Single subject grade on the A+ to G scale; E is the lowest pass (Lulus) and G is a fail (Gagal), and C or above is a credit (kepujian). Boundaries are norm-referenced and not published.

Exam / Certification Fees

No separate fee for candidates registered through government and government-aided MOE schools; private candidates pay a registration fee set by Lembaga Peperiksaan Malaysia.

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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.

10%

Exam format and study skills

5401 paper structure, 70%/30% weighting, R:S:T 5:3:2, Arabic medium, and limits of English MCQ practice.

20%

Form 4 Tauhid

Asas tauhid, taklif/mukallaf, hukum akal, taqlid, iman-Islam, and divine attributes.

20%

Form 4 Tafsir and Tilawah

Short-surah kefahaman (Al-Takwir to Al-Nas) and Juz 'Amma-range tilawah with tajwid.

Form 4 Hifz — Surah Luqman

Memorisation with tajwid and Luqman's tawhid and akhlak counsel.

12%

Form 5 Tauhid — ASWJ and firqah

Ahli Sunnah wa al-Jamaah, Islamic sects, and deviant thought currents.

18%

Form 5 Tafsir — Surah Al-Kahfi

Ashab al-Kahfi, orchard owner, dunya, Musa-Khidr, and Dhul-Qarnayn.

Form 5 Hadis

Ghaib knowledge, protective guidance themes, and hadith reading/hifz skills.

Form 5 Akhlak and Tasawuf

Tasawuf principles, qalb/'aql/nafs, mujahadah, zuhd, qana'ah, tawakkul, shukr.

Preparing for the SPM Usul al-Din Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Single subject grade on the A+ to G scale; E is the lowest pass (Lulus) and G is a fail (Gagal), and C or above is a credit (kepujian). Boundaries are norm-referenced and not published.
Assessment: Kertas 1 (5401/1, 70%): Bahagian A — 20 objective various-form items (20 marks); Bahagian B — 4 subjective limited-response questions (80 marks); 2 hours 15 minutes; Arabic medium. Kertas 2 (5401/2, 30%): oral tilawah and hafazan, about 15 minutes. OpenExamPrep offers English MCQ study adaptations of syllabus knowledge only.
Time limit: Kertas 1: 2 hours 15 minutes (SPM 2025 timetable for 5401/1); Kertas 2 oral: about 15 minutes per candidate
Exam / certification fees: No separate fee for candidates registered through government and government-aided MOE schools; private candidates pay a registration fee set by Lembaga Peperiksaan Malaysia. Official sources

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SPM Usul al-Din: Suggested Study Strategy

1Map Form 4 Tauhid attributes (wujud, qidam, baqa', wahdaniyyah, etc.) with their wajib/mustahil/harus classifications before tackling Form 5 firqah topics.

2For Al-Kahfi, outline the four stories (Ashab al-Kahfi, orchard owner, Musa-Khidr, Dhul-Qarnayn) with one moral lesson each — essays and oral discussion often return to these.

3Preserve Arabic technical terms (tauhid, mukallaf, taqlid, Ashab al-Kahfi, zuhd, tawakkul) exactly; explain them in English rather than replacing them.

4Drill Surah Luqman and Form 5 prescribed tilawah/hafazan aloud daily; Kertas 2 cannot be passed by silent reading alone.

5Use past subjective items (tafsir vocabulary, dalil, ma yurshid) in Arabic under timed conditions — this English MCQ bank builds recognition, not Arabic composition.

6Review Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jamaah criteria so you can evaluate firqah and aliran menyeleweng without confusing them with mainstream creed.

7Keep the official difficulty mix in mind (R:S:T 5:3:2): secure easy recall marks first, then practise application and analysis items.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SPM subject code for Usul al-Din?

Usul al-Din is subject code 5401 under Kurikulum Bersepadu Dini (KBD). Kertas 1 is coded 5401/1 and Kertas 2 is 5401/2.

How many papers does SPM Usul al-Din have from 2024?

Two papers. Kertas 1 is a written Arabic paper lasting 2 hours 15 minutes (Bahagian A: 20 objective items for 20 marks; Bahagian B: 4 subjective questions for 80 marks), weighted 70%. Kertas 2 is an oral tilawah and hafazan test lasting about 15 minutes, weighted 30%.

Is the official Usul al-Din exam in English?

No. Official PdP and assessment for KBD Usul al-Din use Bahasa Arab (Arabic). This OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of DSKP knowledge for learners who revise in English; it is not an official English sitting or translation of the LP papers.

Which curriculum does SPM Usul al-Din follow?

Dokumen Standard Kurikulum dan Pentaksiran (DSKP) KSSM for Usul al-Din Tingkatan 4 and Tingkatan 5 under Kurikulum Bersepadu Dini. Form 4 covers Tauhid, Tafsir/tilawah and Hifz Surah Luqman; Form 5 covers Tauhid (ASWJ/firqah), Tafsir Surah Al-Kahfi, Hadis and Akhlak/Tasawuf.

When is Usul al-Din Kertas 1 scheduled in SPM 2025?

The Ministry of Education Malaysia SPM 2025 written timetable lists 5401/1 Usul al-Din Kertas 1 for 2 hours 15 minutes on Tuesday 16 December 2025 (8.15 pagi – 10.30 pagi in the published jadual).

Can these MCQs replace Kertas 2 tilawah and hafazan practice?

No. Kertas 2 is a compulsory oral assessment of Qur'anic reading and memorisation. English MCQs can test knowledge about requirements and themes, but candidates must still drill aloud with tajwid under a teacher.

How is SPM Usul al-Din graded?

Results are reported as a single subject grade on the A+ to G scale. E is the lowest pass (Lulus) and G is a fail (Gagal), and C or above is a credit (kepujian). Exact percentage boundaries are not published.

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