Belief in Allah

11 Grade 5 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Belief in Allah, with worked marking schemes. 11 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Belief in Allah is the ___ of the six pillars of iman (faith).

   A. fifth

   B. last

   C. first

   D. third

   (1 mark)

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2. Question 2

   3 marks

   Give three signs in nature that show the existence of Allah.

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Belief in the Oneness of Allah is known in Islam as:

   A. Zakah

   B. Tawhid

   C. Hijra

   D. Salah

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   The name of Allah 'Ar-Rahman' shows that Allah is:

   A. The Fastest

   B. The Strongest in battle

   C. The Most Merciful

   D. The Tallest

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5. Question 5

   2 marks

   State two ways a Grade 5 pupil can show belief in Allah in daily life.

   (2 marks)

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   Any two (1 mark each): performing the daily prayers (salah); obeying Allah's commands and avoiding sins; being honest and kind; making dua to Allah; thanking Allah for His blessings; worshipping Allah alone.

6. Question 6

   4 marks

   State four things a Muslim believes about Allah.

   (4 marks)

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   Any four (1 mark each): Allah is One (has no partner); Allah is the Creator of everything; Allah has no children and was not born; Allah is All-Powerful/All-Knowing; Allah is the Most Merciful; Allah alone deserves to be worshipped; Allah sees and hears everything.

7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Worshipping others besides Allah is a serious sin known as:

   A. Sawm

   B. Shirk

   C. Sabr

   D. Sadaqah

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Yusuf looks at the sun, the moon, the rain and the plants and says they are signs that Allah is the:

   A. Prophet

   B. Messenger

   C. Creator of everything

   D. Angel

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9. Question 9

   4 marks

   (a) Explain the meaning of Tawhid.

   (b) State why shirk is forbidden in Islam.

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   (a) Tawhid means believing in the absolute Oneness of Allah, that He is One and has no partner in worship (2 marks). (b) Shirk (associating partners with Allah) is forbidden because it denies Allah's Oneness, it is the greatest sin, and Allah does not forgive one who dies upon it (2 marks).

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Which surah of the Qur'an describes Allah as One who has no partner and was not born?

    A. Surah Al-Falaq

    B. Surah An-Nas

    C. Surah Al-Ikhlas

    D. Surah Al-Fatiha

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11. Question 11

    3 marks

    Write the Shahada (declaration of faith) in English and explain what it teaches about Allah.

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