Call to Prophethood

12 Grade 4 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Call to Prophethood, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   2 marks

   (a) In which cave did Prophet Muhammad (SAW) receive the first revelation?

   (b) Which angel brought the revelation?

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Prophet Muhammad (SAW) received the call to prophethood at the age of:

   A. 50 years

   B. 30 years

   C. 40 years

   D. 25 years

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   When Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was frightened after the first revelation, who comforted and supported him?

   A. His uncle Abu Lahab

   B. His wife Khadija

   C. A stranger

   D. No one

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   The first word revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was:

   A. Swalah (Pray)

   B. Zakat (Give)

   C. Iqra (Read)

   D. Swaum (Fast)

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   The angel who brought the revelation to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was:

   A. Angel Israfil

   B. Angel Izrail

   C. Angel Mikail

   D. Angel Jibril

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   The first Surah revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was:

   A. Suratul Ikhlas

   B. Suratul Fatiha

   C. Suratul Alaq

   D. Suratun Nas

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7. Question 7

   4 marks

   State two lessons Muslims learn from the way Prophet Muhammad (SAW) responded to the call to prophethood.

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   Any 2 (2 marks each): Importance of seeking knowledge/reading; obedience to Allah's command; patience and courage; the value of a supportive family (Khadija); trusting Allah in difficult times; humility.

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Prophet Muhammad (SAW) received the first revelation in a cave called:

   A. Cave Hira

   B. Cave Badr

   C. Cave Uhud

   D. Cave Thawr

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Before receiving prophethood, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was known among his people for being:

   A. Trustworthy (Al-Amin)

   B. A soldier

   C. A poet

   D. A king

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10. Question 10

    3 marks

    State three qualities of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) before he received prophethood.

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11. Question 11

    4 marks

    Why did Prophet Muhammad (SAW) go to the Cave of Hira? State two reasons.

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    Any 2 (2 marks each): To meditate/reflect and worship Allah alone; to get away from the wrongdoing and idol worship of his people; to seek the truth about his Creator; to find peace and quiet.

12. Question 12

    6 marks

    Describe what happened when Prophet Muhammad (SAW) received the first revelation in the Cave of Hira.

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    Marking scheme

    Any 3 points (2 marks each): The Prophet was meditating/worshipping alone in the cave; Angel Jibril appeared to him; the angel commanded him to 'Read' (Iqra); the Prophet said he could not read; the angel embraced/pressed him and the first verses of Suratul Alaq were revealed; the Prophet returned home frightened and was comforted by Khadija.

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