Al-Isra wal Miraj

9 Grade 5 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Al-Isra wal Miraj, with worked marking schemes. 9 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Al-Isra wal Miraj refers to the miraculous night journey of the Prophet (SAW). The first part, Al-Isra, was a journey from Makkah to:

   A. Mount Uhud

   B. Taif

   C. Madina

   D. Masjid al-Aqsa in Jerusalem

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Originally, on the night of Al-Miraj, fifty prayers were commanded. After the Prophet (SAW) requested a reduction, they were finally fixed at:

   A. seven prayers a day

   B. five prayers a day

   C. three prayers a day

   D. ten prayers a day

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3. Question 3

   6 marks

   Explain three lessons that Muslims learn from the event of Al-Isra wal Miraj.

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   Any three (2 marks each): the great importance of salah, since it was gifted directly on this night; Allah has power over all things and nothing is impossible for Him; the high status of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW); the importance of patience and firm faith after the difficulties the Prophet faced; the significance of Masjid al-Aqsa in Islam; belief in the unseen and trust in Allah's mercy (the reduction from fifty to five prayers).

4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Which angel accompanied the Prophet (SAW) during the night journey of Al-Isra wal Miraj?

   A. Israfil

   B. Mikail

   C. Jibril

   D. Izrail

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5. Question 5

   4 marks

   The disbelievers of Makkah did not believe the Prophet's account of the night journey, but Abu Bakr (RA) believed him at once.

   (a) What title did Abu Bakr earn for this?

   (b) State one lesson a Muslim learns from Abu Bakr's response.

   (4 marks)

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   (a) Title (2 marks): As-Siddiq (the truthful one / the one who firmly believes/testifies to the truth). (b) One lesson (2 marks): a Muslim should have firm faith and trust in the Prophet (SAW) and in Allah's power; we should believe in the truth even when others doubt; strong iman accepts the unseen.

6. Question 6

   1 mark

   On the night of Al-Isra, the Prophet (SAW) travelled riding a special heavenly animal named:

   A. Buraq's foal

   B. Duldul

   C. Qaswa

   D. Buraq

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7. Question 7

   5 marks

   Al-Isra wal Miraj is an important event in Islam.

   (a) State the two stages of the journey and where each took place.

   (b) State one great gift the Muslim ummah received on this night.

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   During Al-Miraj, the Prophet (SAW) ascended through the heavens. What important act of worship was made obligatory for Muslims on this night?

   A. Fasting in Ramadhan

   B. Performing hajj

   C. The five daily prayers

   D. Paying zakah

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   The event of Al-Isra wal Miraj took place at a difficult time for the Prophet (SAW), giving him comfort. It came after the year in which he lost his wife Khadija and his uncle. This year is known as the:

   A. Year of Migration

   B. Year of Victory

   C. Year of the Elephant

   D. Year of Sorrow (Aam-ul-Huzn)

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