Obligation of Children to Parents

10 Grade 4 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Obligation of Children to Parents, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   The Qur'an teaches that when parents grow old, a child should:

   A. Send them away from home

   B. Shout at them when tired

   C. Ignore their needs

   D. Care for them and not even say 'uff' to them

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2. Question 2

   4 marks

   A Muslim child has many duties towards the parents. State four ways a Grade 4 pupil can show love and obedience to their parents at home.

   (4 marks)

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3. Question 3

   3 marks

   Being kind to parents is greatly rewarded.

   (a) State one reward Allah gives to a child who obeys and respects the parents.

   (b) State two things a child should NOT do to the parents.

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a duty of a child towards the parents?

   A. Disobeying their advice

   B. Insulting them when angry

   C. Obeying them in what is good

   D. Neglecting them in old age

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   According to Islam, how should a child speak to his or her parents?

   A. By shouting at them

   B. By ignoring them

   C. Politely and with respect

   D. Rudely and harshly

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6. Question 6

   3 marks

   Explain three reasons why a Muslim child should respect and obey the parents.

   (3 marks)

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   1 mk each (any three): Allah commands kindness to parents in the Qur'an; parents care for, feed and love the child; obedience to parents pleases Allah and earns reward; the pleasure of Allah is in the pleasure of the parents; it is a way of thanking them for their sacrifices.

7. Question 7

   1 mark

   When parents ask a child to do a lawful task, the child should:

   A. Delay on purpose

   B. Refuse and walk away

   C. Obey quickly and willingly

   D. Complain loudly

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   The Prophet (SAW) taught that a great reward, Paradise (Jannah), lies:

   A. Under the shady tree

   B. On top of the mountain

   C. At the feet of the mother

   D. In the busy market

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9. Question 9

   3 marks

   Ali's mother is sick at home.

   (a) State two ways Ali can fulfil his duty towards his sick mother.

   (b) State one good word or du'a Ali can say for his mother.

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10. Question 10

    4 marks

    Amina prays for her parents daily.

    (a) Write the meaning of the du'a a child makes for the parents ('My Lord, have mercy on them as they raised me when I was small').

    (b) Give two other ways, besides praying, that a child can help the parents.

    (4 marks)

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    (a) 2 mks: it is a prayer asking Allah to be merciful and kind to the parents in reward for the care and love they gave the child during childhood. (b) 1 mk each (any two): helping with chores; running errands; caring for them when sick; obeying them; comforting and respecting them.

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