Hajj

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

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Moving seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa during Hajj is called what?

   A. Talbiyah

   B. Wuquf

   C. Tawaf

   D. Sa'i

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   The plain white garments worn by pilgrims during Hajj are called what?

   A. Kofia

   B. Hijab

   C. Ihram

   D. Kanzu

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Which festival, involving the sacrifice of animals, is celebrated by Muslims during the season of Hajj?

   A. Eid al-Adha

   B. Eid al-Fitr

   C. Ashura

   D. Maulid

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4. Question 4

   2 marks

   State two ways in which the pilgrims' white ihram garments teach the lesson of equality.

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Standing on the plain of Arafat on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah is known as what?

   A. Running between the hills

   B. Wuquf (standing at Arafat)

   C. Going round the Kaaba

   D. Stoning at Mina

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Hajj is which pillar of Islam?

   A. The third

   B. The second

   C. The first

   D. The fifth

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7. Question 7

   3 marks

   State three conditions that must be met before Hajj becomes obligatory on a Muslim.

   (3 marks)

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   Any three (1 mark each): being a Muslim; being of sound mind (sane); having reached the age of maturity/being an adult; being physically able/healthy; having enough wealth to afford the journey and provide for one's family; the way being safe. Accept other valid conditions.

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   In which Islamic month is Hajj performed?

   A. Muharram

   B. Shawwal

   C. Dhul-Hijjah

   D. Ramadhan

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9. Question 9

   4 marks

   (a) What is Tawaf?

   (b) State two other rites (activities) performed during Hajj.

   (4 marks)

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   (a) Going around the Kaaba seven times (in worship of Allah) (2 marks). (b) Any two (1 mark each): Sa'i between Safa and Marwa; standing at Arafat (wuquf); stoning the jamarat at Mina; spending the night at Muzdalifah; wearing ihram; sacrificing an animal.

10. Question 10

    6 marks

    Explain three lessons a Muslim learns from performing Hajj.

    (6 marks)

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    Any three explained (2 marks each): equality/unity of Muslims (all in the same ihram); patience and self-discipline; obedience to Allah; remembrance of the prophets such as Ibrahim; brotherhood among Muslims of all races; humility before Allah. Award 1 for point, 1 for explanation.

11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Going around the Kaaba seven times during Hajj is known as what?

    A. Wuquf

    B. Ramy

    C. Sa'i

    D. Tawaf

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