Prohibitions in Islam
11 Grade 4 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Prohibitions in Islam, with worked marking schemes. 11 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
3 marksIslam prohibits both gambling and drinking alcohol.
(a) State one reason why alcohol is prohibited.
(b) State one reason why gambling is prohibited.
(c) Give one lawful (halal) way a Muslim can earn money.
(3 marks)
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4 marksBackbiting is a prohibited act in Islam.
(a) Explain the meaning of backbiting.
(b) State two reasons why backbiting is prohibited.
(4 marks)
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(a) 2 mks: backbiting is saying things about a person, behind their back and in their absence, that they would dislike. (b) 1 mk each (any two): it hurts and shames people; it breaks friendships and causes hatred; it is likened in the Qur'an to eating the flesh of a dead brother; it earns sin and Allah's anger.
Question 3
3 marksIslam forbids certain behaviours to protect people. State three actions that are prohibited (haram) in Islam.
(3 marks)
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1 markWhich of these is a prohibited act toward one's parents?
A. Disobeying and insulting them
B. Helping them with chores
C. Praying for them
D. Respecting them
(1 mark)
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1 markTalking badly about someone who is absent is a prohibited act known as:
A. Salah
B. Sadaqah
C. Wudhu
D. Backbiting (gheebah)
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich drink is prohibited in Islam because it takes away a person's senses?
A. Fruit juice
B. Milk
C. Water
D. Alcohol (khamr)
(1 mark)
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3 marksTelling lies is forbidden in Islam.
(a) State one bad result of telling lies.
(b) Explain two reasons why a Muslim should always tell the truth instead.
(3 marks)
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(a) 1 mk: it leads people to distrust you; it causes quarrels; it leads to more sins; it earns Allah's anger. (b) 1 mk each (any two): Allah commands truthfulness and rewards it; truthfulness earns people's trust and respect; the truthful are with the righteous; lying is a sign of hypocrisy that a Muslim must avoid.
Question 8
3 marksDuring an exam, Musa is tempted to copy answers from a classmate.
(a) State whether cheating is allowed or prohibited in Islam.
(b) Give two reasons why a Muslim should avoid cheating.
(3 marks)
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(a) 1 mk: cheating is prohibited (haram) in Islam. (b) 1 mk each (any two): it is a form of dishonesty/lying which Allah dislikes; it earns sin and Allah's anger; it is unfair to others; it does not show one's true ability; the Prophet said whoever cheats is not one of us.
Question 9
1 markA shopkeeper uses a false weight so that customers get less than they pay for. This act is called:
A. Cheating (dishonesty)
B. Charity
C. Patience
D. Fasting
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of the following foods is forbidden (haram) for a Muslim to eat?
A. Pork
B. Fish
C. Dates
D. Beef
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1 markWhich of the following actions is prohibited (haram) in Islam?
A. Being honest
B. Giving charity
C. Praying
D. Stealing
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