Virtues in Islam

10 Grade 4 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Virtues in Islam, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   4 marks

   Generosity is a virtue loved in Islam.

   (a) Explain what generosity means.

   (b) Give two ways a Grade 4 pupil can show generosity at school.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) 2 mks: generosity means giving/sharing what one has with others willingly and without expecting a reward. (b) 1 mk each (any two): sharing food or books with a friend; lending a pen or ruler; helping a needy classmate; giving to the poor; sharing knowledge by helping others learn.

2. Question 2

   1 mark

   A person who always speaks the truth and never tells lies shows the virtue of:

   A. Anger

   B. Greed

   C. Honesty

   D. Pride

   (1 mark)

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Staying calm and not complaining when facing a difficulty shows the virtue of:

   A. Envy

   B. Anger

   C. Patience (sabr)

   D. Pride

   (1 mark)

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a virtue encouraged in Islam?

   A. Being proud

   B. Keeping promises

   C. Being cruel

   D. Telling lies

   (1 mark)

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Before he received revelation, the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was given a special title by his people because he was truthful and trustworthy. What was the title?

   A. Al-Fil

   B. Al-Kauthar

   C. Al-Amin

   D. Al-Kadhib

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6. Question 6

   4 marks

   Islam teaches Muslims to have good manners. State three virtues a Muslim should have, and briefly explain one of them.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   3 mks: any three virtues named (honesty, kindness, patience, generosity, forgiveness, trustworthiness, respect, truthfulness, mercy, keeping promises). 1 mk: a correct explanation of one, e.g. honesty means always telling the truth and not deceiving others.

7. Question 7

   3 marks

   Kindness to others is rewarded by Allah.

   (a) Give two examples of kindness a pupil can show to a neighbour.

   (b) State one reward a Muslim gets for doing good deeds.

   (3 marks)

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8. Question 8

   3 marks

   Muslims are taught to be kind and merciful to all creatures.

   (a) Give two examples of showing kindness to animals.

   (b) State one reward a Muslim can receive for being kind.

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Sara found a lost purse on the way to school and returned it to its owner. Which virtue did Sara show?

   A. Trustworthiness (amanah)

   B. Backbiting

   C. Cheating

   D. Greed

   (1 mark)

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    When a classmate wrongs you and you choose not to take revenge, which virtue are you showing?

    A. Cheating

    B. Forgiveness

    C. Jealousy

    D. Laziness

    (1 mark)

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