Pledges of Aqabah

10 Grade 5 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Pledges of Aqabah, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   The people who came from Madina to make the Pledges of Aqabah and later welcomed the Prophet (SAW) became known as the:

   A. Sahaba of Makkah

   B. Ansar (helpers)

   C. Quraysh

   D. Muhajirun

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   In the First Pledge of Aqabah, the people made several promises to the Prophet (SAW). Which of the following was NOT something they promised to avoid?

   A. Stealing

   B. Worshipping Allah sincerely

   C. Telling lies

   D. Committing murder

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3. Question 3

   4 marks

   The Pledges of Aqabah were important events in the life of the Prophet (SAW).

   (a) State where the pledges took place. (1 mark)

   (b) State three things the people promised in the First Pledge of Aqabah. (3 marks)

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   The Second Pledge of Aqabah is especially remembered because the people of Madina promised to:

   A. Pay him money

   B. Keep the pledge a secret forever

   C. Protect and defend the Prophet (SAW)

   D. Give him land only

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5. Question 5

   6 marks

   Explain the importance of the Second Pledge of Aqabah in the history of Islam. Give three points. (6 marks)

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   Any three, explained (2 marks each): the people of Madina pledged to protect and defend the Prophet (SAW) as they would their own families; it opened the way for the Hijra/migration of Muslims to Madina; it helped establish the first Muslim community/state in Madina; it showed the readiness of the Ansar to support Islam; it strengthened Islam after persecution in Makkah.

6. Question 6

   4 marks

   A pledge is a serious promise.

   (a) State two lessons Muslims today learn from the Pledges of Aqabah. (2 marks)

   (b) Explain how a Grade 5 learner can keep promises in daily life. (2 marks)

   (4 marks)

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   (a) Any two: the importance of keeping promises; loyalty and support for the truth; obedience to Allah and His Messenger; courage in defending the faith; unity and cooperation (2 marks). (b) By doing what they promised parents/teachers; returning borrowed things as agreed; being truthful and reliable; not breaking their word (2 marks).

7. Question 7

   1 mark

   How many pledges of Aqabah were made in total?

   A. Two

   B. One

   C. Four

   D. Seven

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   In the First Pledge of Aqabah, the people promised to worship:

   A. Their tribal leaders

   B. The sun and moon

   C. Allah alone and not associate partners with Him

   D. Idols and Allah together

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   The Pledges of Aqabah prepared the way for which important event in Islamic history?

   A. The conquest of Makkah

   B. The farewell pilgrimage

   C. The battle of Badr

   D. The Hijra (migration) to Madina

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    The Pledges of Aqabah were agreements made between the Prophet (SAW) and people from which town?

    A. Makkah

    B. Yathrib (Madina)

    C. Khaybar

    D. Taif

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