Pillars of Swalah

11 Grade 4 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Pillars of Swalah, with worked marking schemes. 11 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   4 marks

   (a) How does a Muslim begin Swalah?

   (b) How does a Muslim end Swalah?

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   (a) By raising the hands and saying 'Allahu Akbar' (Takbiratul Ihram) (2 marks). (b) By turning the head right and left saying 'Assalaamu alaikum warahmatullah' (Taslim) (2 marks).

2. Question 2

   1 mark

   During Ali's prayer, he sits and recites the Tashahhud. This sitting is done in the position called:

   A. Qiyam

   B. Sujud

   C. Ruku

   D. Julus (sitting)

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Standing upright at the beginning of Swalah is called:

   A. Salaam

   B. Qiyam

   C. Sujud

   D. Ruku

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Bowing down with hands on the knees during Swalah is called:

   A. Qiyam

   B. Ruku

   C. Sujud

   D. Julus

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Swalah is ended by turning the face to the right and left while saying:

   A. Subhanallah

   B. Assalaamu alaikum warahmatullah

   C. Bismillah

   D. Allahu Akbar

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6. Question 6

   4 marks

   Arrange the following actions of Swalah in the correct order: Sujud, Qiyam, Ruku, Takbiratul Ihram.

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Swalah begins with saying 'Allahu Akbar'. This opening is called:

   A. Takbiratul Ihram

   B. Sujud

   C. Tashahhud

   D. Ruku

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8. Question 8

   4 marks

   State four pillars (arkan) of Swalah.

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   Any 4 (1 mark each): Takbiratul Ihram (opening takbir); Qiyam (standing); reciting Suratul Fatiha; Ruku (bowing); Sujud (prostration); sitting for the final Tashahhud; Taslim (ending salaam).

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Placing the forehead on the ground in Swalah is called:

   A. Takbir

   B. Ruku

   C. Qiyam

   D. Sujud

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10. Question 10

    4 marks

    Explain why performing the pillars of Swalah in the correct way is important.

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    Any 2 points (2 marks each): The Swalah is only valid/accepted when the pillars are done correctly; it is how the Prophet taught us to pray; missing a pillar spoils the prayer; it shows discipline and obedience to Allah.

11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Which Surah must be recited in every unit (rakaa) of Swalah?

    A. Suratul Ikhlas

    B. Suratun Nas

    C. Suratul Fatiha

    D. Suratul Falaq

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