Hadith on Dressing

12 Grade 6 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Hadith on Dressing, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Amina is choosing an outfit to wear to the mosque. According to the teachings of the Prophet (SAW) on dressing, what is the MAIN purpose of the clothes she wears?

   A. To show off her wealth to her friends

   B. To compete with her classmates

   C. To copy the latest fashion in town

   D. To cover her awrah and observe modesty

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   The Prophet (SAW) cursed men who imitate women and women who imitate men. This teaches a Muslim to avoid clothing that:

   A. Is made from cotton

   B. Is bought from the market

   C. Is of a plain colour

   D. Imitates the dress of the opposite gender

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   According to the hadith on dressing, which two materials are forbidden for a Muslim man to wear?

   A. Nylon and polyester

   B. Silk and gold

   C. Cotton and wool

   D. Leather and linen

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4. Question 4

   4 marks

   State the awrah (the parts of the body that must be covered) for (a) a Muslim man and (b) a Muslim woman before non-mahram people.

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Which colour of clothing did the Prophet (SAW) recommend, describing it as among the best for Muslims to wear?

   A. White

   B. Red

   C. Yellow

   D. Black

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6. Question 6

   4 marks

   Fatuma wants to buy a very tight and transparent dress for a party.

   (a) Advise her using the teachings of Islam on dressing.

   (b) State two problems that can result from indecent dressing.

   (4 marks)

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   (a) 2 marks: clothes should be loose and not reveal the body shape; a Muslim should be modest and cover the awrah, so she should choose a decent dress. (b) Any 2 @1: attracts harassment/temptation; loss of respect/dignity; earns Allah's displeasure; bad example to others.

7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Just before Swalah, Hassan notices that his garment is stained and dirty. The teachings on dressing emphasise that a Muslim's clothes should always be:

   A. Clean and pure

   B. Loose only

   C. Expensive and new

   D. Brightly coloured

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8. Question 8

   4 marks

   Outline four teachings of the Prophet (SAW) concerning the way a Muslim should dress.

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   Any 4 @1 mark: cover the awrah; be modest (not tight/transparent); keep clothes clean; do not imitate the opposite gender; do not drag garments out of pride (isbal); avoid extravagance/showing off; men avoid silk and gold.

9. Question 9

   3 marks

   Give three reasons why Islam forbids Muslim men from wearing silk and gold.

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    A person who wears unusual clothes only so that people talk about him and he becomes famous is wearing what Islam calls libas shuhra. Islam regards such dressing as:

    A. Required on Fridays

    B. Highly rewarded

    C. Recommended for leaders

    D. Discouraged and disliked

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    The Prophet (SAW) warned against a man letting his garment drag below the ankles when it is done out of a particular attitude. That attitude is:

    A. Pride and arrogance

    B. Forgetfulness

    C. Poverty and hardship

    D. Love of cleanliness

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12. Question 12

    6 marks

    Explain six lessons that Muslims learn from the hadith on dressing.

    (6 marks)

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    Any 6 @1 mark: observe modesty; identify as Muslims; keep clean/pure; be humble and avoid pride; maintain distinction between men and women; cover the awrah to guard against temptation; avoid extravagance and showing off.

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