Hadith on Purity of Actions

11 Grade 6 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Hadith on Purity of Actions, with worked marking schemes. 11 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   4 marks

   Hassan cleans the mosque compound.

   (a) Give one intention that would make his work rewarded by Allah.

   (b) Give one intention that would make his work lose its reward.

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2. Question 2

   6 marks

   Explain how a Grade 6 Muslim learner can keep his or her intentions pure in daily school life. Give three ways.

   (6 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Award 2 marks each for any three: remind oneself before an act that it is for Allah; avoid seeking praise or reward from people; do good even when no one is watching; make dua for sincerity; renew intention when helping others; avoid boasting about good deeds.

3. Question 3

   4 marks

   Identify two lessons Muslims learn from the Hadith on purity of actions.

   (4 marks)

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   Award 2 marks each for any two: sincerity is the basis of accepted worship; Allah looks at the heart and intention, not outward appearance; showing off destroys good deeds; every action should be done for Allah's pleasure; even worldly work can become ibadah with the right intention.

4. Question 4

   1 mark

   The Arabic word that refers to sincerity of the heart in doing an action for Allah alone is:

   A. Fitna

   B. Kufr

   C. Ikhlas

   D. Riya

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   A learner secretly gives part of his lunch to a hungry classmate and tells no one about it. This behaviour best shows that he has:

   A. a desire for fame

   B. a pure intention for Allah's sake

   C. fear of the teacher

   D. laziness in class

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Aisha helps her grandmother fetch water purely to please Allah, while Zainab does the same work only so that villagers will praise her. According to the Hadith on purity of actions, whose deed earns reward from Allah?

   A. Both equally, because the work is the same

   B. Zainab, because she works harder

   C. Neither, because helping is not worship

   D. Aisha, because her intention is sincere

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7. Question 7

   4 marks

   State two reasons why having a pure intention is important when a Muslim performs a good deed.

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   Award 2 marks each for any two: the deed becomes acceptable to Allah / earns reward; it protects one from showing off (riya); it purifies the heart; it makes even ordinary acts (eating, sleeping) become worship; Allah judges by intention not appearance.

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Doing a good deed so that people will see and praise you, rather than for Allah, is called:

   A. Shukr (gratitude)

   B. Sabr (patience)

   C. Ikhlas (sincerity)

   D. Riya (showing off)

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Which of the following actions can become an act of worship if done with the intention of pleasing Allah?

   A. Cheating in an examination

   B. Backbiting a neighbour

   C. Wasting food deliberately

   D. Eating a halal meal to gain strength for prayer

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    The companion who reported the famous Hadith "Actions are but by intentions" was:

    A. Bilal ibn Rabah

    B. Salman al-Farisi

    C. Umar ibn al-Khattab

    D. Khalid ibn al-Walid

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    The Prophet (SAW) said, "Actions are judged by intentions." This means that Allah rewards a deed according to the person's:

    A. time of the day it is done

    B. number of people watching

    C. niyyah behind doing it

    D. amount of money spent

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