Obligation of Parents to Children

12 Grade 4 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Obligation of Parents to Children, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   4 marks

   When parents fulfil their duties well, how should children respond? State two ways.

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   It is the duty of parents to give their child a:

   A. Harsh punishment daily

   B. Good name

   C. Bad reputation

   D. Life without love

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   One important duty of Muslim parents to their children is to:

   A. Teach them about Islam

   B. Ignore their needs

   C. Deny them food

   D. Refuse them education

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Which of these is a basic need parents must provide for their children?

   A. Food, clothing and shelter

   B. Unlimited sweets

   C. A mobile phone each

   D. Expensive toys only

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5. Question 5

   4 marks

   Explain two ways parents fulfil their duty of giving their children a good religious upbringing.

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   Any 2 (2 marks each): Teaching them to perform Swalah; taking them to madrasa/teaching the Quran; teaching good manners and Islamic values; being good role models; teaching them halal and haram.

6. Question 6

   1 mark

   According to Islam, the best gift a parent can give a child alongside a good name is:

   A. A lot of money

   B. Good manners and upbringing

   C. Freedom from all rules

   D. Many toys

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7. Question 7

   4 marks

   State four duties (obligations) that Muslim parents have towards their children.

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   Any 4 (1 mark each): Give a good name; provide food, clothing and shelter; provide education; teach them Islam/religious upbringing; show love and care; treat them fairly/equally; provide health care; protect them.

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Teaching children to pray, fast and behave well is part of a parent's duty to give:

   A. Wealth

   B. Freedom to do wrong

   C. Religious upbringing

   D. Fame

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Which of the following shows parents caring for their child's health?

   A. Taking the child to hospital when sick

   B. Ignoring the illness

   C. Denying clean water

   D. Refusing medicine

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10. Question 10

    4 marks

    Why is it important for parents to treat all their children equally? Give two reasons.

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    Any 2 (2 marks each): It is a command of Islam/Prophet's teaching; it prevents jealousy and hatred among children; it promotes love and unity in the family; it is fair and just; each child feels valued.

11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Musa's parents take him to madrasa and school. This shows that parents have a duty to give their children:

    A. Isolation

    B. Education

    C. Punishment

    D. Neglect

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12. Question 12

    3 marks

    Give three basic needs that parents are obligated to provide for their children.

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