Twahara

12 Grade 4 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Twahara, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Which of the following breaks (nullifies) wudhu?

   A. Reciting the Quran

   B. Walking to the mosque

   C. Passing wind

   D. Greeting a friend

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2. Question 2

   4 marks

   Explain two reasons why cleanliness (Twahara) is important in Islam.

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   Any 2 (2 marks each): It is required before worship/Swalah; it keeps the body healthy and free from disease; the Prophet said cleanliness is part of faith; Allah loves those who purify themselves; it keeps the environment clean.

3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Twahara in Islam means:

   A. Cleanliness/purification

   B. Fasting

   C. Prayer

   D. Charity

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   The type of purification done with water before Swalah is called:

   A. Wudhu

   B. Adhan

   C. Swaum

   D. Zakat

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5. Question 5

   4 marks

   (a) What is Tayammum?

   (b) When is a Muslim allowed to perform it?

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   (a) Dry purification using clean earth/dust instead of water (2 marks). (b) When there is no water available, or when using water would cause harm/sickness (2 marks).

6. Question 6

   1 mark

   The full body wash required after certain states of impurity is called:

   A. Tayammum

   B. Miswak

   C. Wudhu

   D. Ghusl

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7. Question 7

   3 marks

   State three things that nullify (break) wudhu.

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   Any 3 (1 mark each): Passing wind; passing urine; passing stool; deep sleep; touching private parts; loss of consciousness.

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   The Prophet (SAW) said cleanliness is:

   A. Not important

   B. Only for adults

   C. A small matter

   D. Half of faith

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Before making wudhu, a Muslim should first say:

   A. Bismillah

   B. Salaam

   C. Tashahhud

   D. Takbir

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10. Question 10

    4 marks

    Arrange the following steps of wudhu in the correct order: washing the feet, washing the face, washing the hands, wiping the head.

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Salma wants to pray but has just used the toilet. What must she do first?

    A. Make wudhu

    B. Give zakat

    C. Read a story

    D. Say the Adhan

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    When there is no water, a Muslim may purify himself using clean earth. This is called:

    A. Istinja

    B. Tayammum

    C. Wudhu

    D. Ghusl

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