Belief in Angels
11 Grade 4 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Belief in Angels, with worked marking schemes. 11 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
5 marksAli believes in angels.
(a) Explain why belief in angels is important for a Muslim.
(b) Give two names of angels and state the work each one does.
(5 marks)
Marking scheme
(a) 1 mk: it is a pillar of Iman/faith and a Muslim's faith is not complete without it; it helps a person do good knowing angels record deeds. (b) 2 mks per correct pair (max 4): Jibril – brings revelation; Mikail – rain and provision; Israfil – blows the trumpet; Izrail – takes away souls; Munkar and Nakir – question people in the grave; Malik – guards Hell.
Question 2
1 markWhich angel was given the duty of bringing the revelation (the Qur'an) from Allah to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)?
A. Mikail
B. Izrail
C. Israfil
D. Jibril
(1 mark)
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1 markBelief in angels is one of the pillars of Iman (faith). What did Allah create the angels from?
A. Light (nur)
B. Water
C. Fire
D. Clay
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich angel is in charge of blowing the trumpet on the Day of Judgement?
A. Israfil
B. Malik
C. Mikail
D. Jibril
(1 mark)
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3 marksState three qualities (characteristics) of the angels of Allah.
(3 marks)
Marking scheme
1 mk each (any three): created from light (nur); always obey Allah and never sin; do not eat, drink or sleep; cannot normally be seen by people; worship Allah continuously; have no gender (not male or female); do not get tired or grow old.
Question 6
1 markAngel Mikail is responsible for:
A. Taking away souls
B. Bringing revelation
C. Rain and provision
D. Guarding Hell
(1 mark)
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1 markUnlike human beings, the angels:
A. Grow old with time
B. Always obey Allah's commands
C. Need food to stay alive
D. Sometimes disobey Allah
(1 mark)
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1 markWhen a person is placed in the grave, two angels come to question him or her. What are their names?
A. Munkar and Nakir
B. Harut and Marut
C. Raqib and Atid
D. Jibril and Mikail
(1 mark)
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3 marksAngels are given different duties by Allah.
(a) Name the angel who takes away the souls of people.
(b) Give two lessons a Muslim learns from believing that an angel takes people's souls.
(3 marks)
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4 marksMuslims believe that angels write down everything a person does.
(a) Name the two angels who record a person's good and bad deeds.
(b) State one lesson a pupil learns from knowing that angels record deeds.
(4 marks)
Marking scheme
(a) 2 mks: Raqib and Atid (also accepted: Kiraman Katibin, the honourable recorders). (b) 2 mks: a Muslim should always do good and avoid sin because everything is recorded and we will be answerable to Allah (accept any well-explained lesson).
Question 11
1 markWhich statement about angels is TRUE?
A. Angels grow old and tired
B. Angels can be male or female
C. Angels eat and sleep
D. Angels never disobey Allah
(1 mark)
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