The Prophet's Journey to Taif

10 Grade 4 Religious Education (IRE) questions on The Prophet's Journey to Taif, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   The main quality of the Prophet (SAW) shown during the Taif journey, when he wished good for those who harmed him, was:

   A. Mercy and forgiveness

   B. Fear and running away

   C. Pride and boasting

   D. Anger and revenge

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   When the Prophet (SAW) reached Taif, how did most of its people treat him?

   A. They welcomed him warmly

   B. They gave him gifts

   C. They accepted Islam at once

   D. They rejected him and threw stones at him

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3. Question 3

   3 marks

   Even after being badly treated in Taif, the Prophet (SAW) did not curse the people. State three lessons Muslims learn from the Prophet's journey to Taif. (3 marks)

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4. Question 4

   3 marks

   The Prophet (SAW) went to Taif to spread the message of Islam.

   (a) Why did the Prophet (SAW) travel to Taif? (1 mark)

   (b) How did the people of Taif treat him? (2 marks)

   (3 marks)

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   (a) To invite the people of Taif to Islam / to worship Allah alone (1 mark). (b) Any two (1 mark each): they rejected his message; they insulted/mocked him; they set children and youths to throw stones at him; he was injured and bled; they chased him out of the town.

5. Question 5

   1 mark

   The Prophet's journey to Taif teaches Muslims an important lesson about:

   A. Giving up when things are hard

   B. Insulting those who reject us

   C. Patience and forgiveness when facing hardship

   D. Fighting back with stones

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   On his way back from Taif, a person offered the tired Prophet (SAW) some grapes to eat. This shows that even in hard times:

   A. Kindness is forbidden

   B. Allah sends kindness and help

   C. The Prophet gave up hope

   D. Nobody helps a believer

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7. Question 7

   3 marks

   When the Prophet (SAW) was sad after Taif, he raised his hands and made a dua to Allah.

   (a) What does this teach us to do when we are sad or in difficulty? (1 mark)

   (b) Explain two ways a Grade 4 pupil can copy the Prophet's patience and forgiveness at school. (2 marks)

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   (a) To turn to Allah in dua and be patient (1 mark). (b) Any two (1 mark each): forgiving a classmate who wrongs you; not fighting back when annoyed; being patient when things are hard; making dua for those who mistreat you; continuing to do good despite discouragement; not insulting others.

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) travelled to the town of Taif mainly to:

   A. Invite its people to Islam

   B. Buy new clothes

   C. Trade in gold

   D. Rest on holiday

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   During the hard journey to Taif, the Prophet (SAW) turned to Allah in a moment of sadness by making:

   A. Dua

   B. A business deal

   C. A big feast

   D. A song

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    After the people of Taif hurt the Prophet (SAW), an angel offered to destroy them. What did the merciful Prophet (SAW) choose instead?

    A. He refused to forgive anyone

    B. He prayed that their children might one day accept Islam

    C. He asked the angel to punish them

    D. He cursed the whole town

    (1 mark)

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