Effects of Social Media

11 Grade 5 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Effects of Social Media, with worked marking schemes. 11 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Aisha spends many hours daily scrolling on social media and neglects her salah and homework. Which negative effect of social media does this show?

   A. Learning new beneficial skills

   B. Keeping in touch with relatives

   C. Wasting time and neglecting important duties

   D. Sharing knowledge with others

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a harmful effect of spending too much time on social media?

   A. Better eyesight from screens

   B. Improved memory of the Qur'an

   C. Stronger friendships with the family

   D. Reduced time for prayer, study and family

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Someone forwards Fatima a message containing gossip about a neighbour. Following Islamic manners, she should:

   A. screenshot it and post it publicly

   B. not spread it and verify before believing

   C. forward it to all her friends

   D. add her own comments and share

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4. Question 4

   4 marks

   Bilal notices his friend is being bullied in a class WhatsApp group. Explain two things Bilal can do, based on Islamic values, to respond well to the situation.

   (4 marks)

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   Any two (2 marks each): defend and comfort his friend by speaking kindly and standing up for him; refuse to join in or forward the hurtful messages; report the bullying to a parent, teacher or trusted adult; advise the bullies to stop and remind them it is wrong/haram; leave or discourage the harmful behaviour in the group.

5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a POSITIVE effect of using social media in a responsible Islamic way?

   A. Sharing beneficial religious knowledge and reminders

   B. Bullying others through comments

   C. Spreading rumours about classmates

   D. Copying immoral behaviour seen online

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   A message says a well-known person has died, but there is no proof. Following Islamic teaching about verifying news, Yusuf should first:

   A. believe it because a friend sent it

   B. add it to his status immediately

   C. confirm the truth before sharing it

   D. share it quickly with everyone

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Posting hurtful comments to insult and threaten a classmate online is known as cyberbullying. In Islam, such behaviour is:

   A. allowed if it is only a joke

   B. acceptable among friends

   C. forbidden because it harms others

   D. rewarded as free speech

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Which habit shows a balanced and Islamic use of social media by a learner?

   A. Believing and sharing every message received

   B. Scrolling late into the night every day

   C. Using set times and finishing salah and homework first

   D. Skipping meals and prayers to stay online

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9. Question 9

   4 marks

   Social media has both good and bad effects.

   (a) State two positive effects of social media.

   (b) State two negative effects of social media on a young Muslim.

   (4 marks)

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   (a) Any two positive (1 mark each): sharing beneficial knowledge and Islamic reminders; keeping in touch with family and friends; learning new skills; spreading good/dawah; getting educational information. (b) Any two negative (1 mark each): wasting time; neglecting prayers and studies; exposure to immoral content; cyberbullying; spreading rumours/lies; addiction; loss of privacy.

10. Question 10

    6 marks

    Explain three ways a Grade 5 Muslim learner can use social media responsibly according to Islamic teachings.

    (6 marks)

    Marking scheme

    Any three (2 marks each): limit the time spent and give priority to salah, family and studies; share only beneficial and true content; avoid spreading gossip, lies or backbiting; be respectful and kind in comments; avoid and report immoral or harmful content; seek permission and guidance from parents; protect personal information and not chat with strangers.

11. Question 11

    1 mark

    A stranger online asks Salim to send his home address and photos. The best Islamic and safe response is to:

    A. refuse and tell a trusted adult

    B. block him but keep chatting to others

    C. share only the photos, not the address

    D. send the details to be polite

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