Hadith on the Prophet's Character

9 Grade 4 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Hadith on the Prophet's Character, with worked marking schemes. 9 questions are available on this topic in full.

  1. Question 1

    1 mark

    The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was known by a special title even before he became a Prophet because he never told lies and never cheated. What title did the people of Makkah give him?

    A. Al-Amin (the trustworthy)

    B. Al-Faris (the horseman)

    C. Al-Qari (the reader)

    D. Al-Tajir (the trader)

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  2. Question 2

    1 mark

    A Hadith teaches that the best among people are those who have the best character. Which of these actions BEST shows good character as taught by the Prophet (SAW)?

    A. Refusing to share your pencil

    B. Shouting at your younger brother

    C. Speaking kindly and helping others

    D. Laughing at a classmate who fell down

    (1 mark)

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  3. Question 3

    3 marks

    The Prophet (SAW) taught: 'The best of you are those best in character.' Describe three ways you can show good character towards your classmates. (3 marks)

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  4. Question 4

    3 marks

    The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is described as a person of excellent character.

    (a) State two good qualities of the Prophet's character. (2 marks)

    (b) State one way a Grade 4 pupil can copy the Prophet's good character at school. (1 mark)

    (3 marks)

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    (a) Any two: honesty/truthfulness; trustworthiness (amana); kindness/mercy; patience; generosity; forgiveness; keeping promises (1 mark each). (b) Any one: telling the truth to the teacher; helping a classmate; returning found property; not bullying others (1 mark).

  5. Question 5

    1 mark

    Even his enemies in Makkah trusted the Prophet (SAW) to keep their valuables safe. This shows he was:

    A. Fearful

    B. Forgetful

    C. Trustworthy

    D. Wealthy

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  6. Question 6

    1 mark

    The Prophet (SAW) said a Muslim is one from whose tongue and hands other people are safe. This Hadith mainly teaches Muslims to be:

    A. Peaceful and harmless to others

    B. Fast when running races

    C. Rich and famous

    D. Loud when speaking

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  7. Question 7

    1 mark

    Which of the following is a good manner that the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) practised and taught his companions?

    A. Talking rudely to elders

    B. Breaking promises

    C. Smiling at others and greeting them

    D. Frowning at visitors

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  8. Question 8

    1 mark

    Amina keeps the money her friend gave her to hold, and returns every shilling when asked. According to the Hadith on the Prophet's character, which quality is Amina showing?

    A. Greed (tama)

    B. Honesty (amana)

    C. Pride (kibr)

    D. Anger (ghadhab)

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  9. Question 9

    3 marks

    Halima promised to help her friend carry water after school but later refused because she wanted to play.

    (a) Which quality of the Prophet's character did Halima fail to show? (1 mark)

    (b) Explain why keeping promises is important for a Muslim. (2 marks)

    (3 marks)

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    (a) Keeping promises / trustworthiness (amana) (1 mark). (b) Any two points: it builds trust between people; breaking a promise is a sign of a hypocrite as warned by the Prophet; it pleases Allah; it keeps friendships strong; the Prophet always kept his promises so we follow him (1 mark each).

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