Hadith on Etiquette of Eating

12 Grade 4 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Hadith on Etiquette of Eating, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Before starting to eat, a Muslim should say:

   A. Bismillah

   B. Astaghfirullah

   C. Subhanallah

   D. Alhamdulillah

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2. Question 2

   6 marks

   Hassan noticed his friend eating with the left hand and talking with food in his mouth. Explain three ways Hassan can politely help his friend eat in the proper Islamic manner.

   (6 marks)

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   Any 3 (2 marks each): Kindly remind him to eat with the right hand as the Prophet taught; advise him to chew and swallow before speaking; teach him to say Bismillah before eating; show good example himself; explain that good manners please Allah; suggest eating slowly and calmly.

3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Fatuma finished her meal. The best words for her to say to thank Allah are:

   A. Masha Allah

   B. Insha Allah

   C. Alhamdulillah

   D. Bismillah

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   According to the teachings of the Prophet (SAW), a Muslim should eat using:

   A. The left hand

   B. The right hand

   C. A fork only

   D. Both hands together

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5. Question 5

   2 marks

   Give two reasons why a Muslim should not waste food.

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   Any 2 (1 mark each): Food is a blessing/provision from Allah; wasting is disliked by Allah; others may be hungry and need it; being grateful means using food well.

6. Question 6

   2 marks

   State two benefits of washing hands before and after eating.

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   If a Muslim forgets to say Bismillah at the start of a meal, the Prophet (SAW) taught him to say:

   A. Alhamdulillah only

   B. Nothing at all

   C. Astaghfirullah

   D. Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu

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8. Question 8

   3 marks

   State three good manners a Muslim should observe while eating, as taught by the Prophet (SAW).

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   Any 3 (1 mark each): Say Bismillah before eating; eat with the right hand; eat food nearest to you; chew well/eat in small bites; do not waste food; say Alhamdulillah after eating; wash hands before and after; do not criticise the food.

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Washing hands before eating helps a Muslim to:

   A. Keep clean and stay healthy

   B. Look important

   C. Eat faster

   D. Waste water

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    The Prophet (SAW) taught that a Muslim should eat food that is:

    A. Only from the centre of the plate

    B. Nearest to him

    C. The largest piece

    D. Farthest from him

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11. Question 11

    2 marks

    (a) What should a Muslim say before beginning to eat?

    (b) What should a Muslim say after finishing a meal?

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Which of these is a good manner while eating?

    A. Talking with a full mouth

    B. Eating in small bites and chewing well

    C. Wasting leftover food

    D. Grabbing food quickly

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