Relations with Non-Muslims

12 Grade 6 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Relations with Non-Muslims, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Islam teaches that non-Muslims who live peacefully with Muslims and do not fight them should be treated with:

   A. Complete avoidance

   B. Justice and kindness

   C. Suspicion and hatred

   D. Force and threats

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Kenya is a country with people of many religions. A Muslim pupil is best taught to:

   A. Refuse to sit with non-Muslim pupils

   B. Look down upon other religions

   C. Live peacefully and cooperate with pupils of other faiths

   D. Quarrel with pupils of other faiths

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3. Question 3

   4 marks

   State four ways in which a Muslim can maintain good relations with non-Muslims in the community.

   (4 marks)

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   Any 4 @1: dealing with them justly; being kind and good-natured; being a good neighbour; trading honestly with them; visiting them when sick; respecting their places and freedom of worship; keeping promises and agreements.

4. Question 4

   1 mark

   In Islam, the term Ahlul Kitab (People of the Book) refers to:

   A. Fire worshippers

   B. Jews and Christians

   C. Idol worshippers

   D. All non-believers

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Which of the following actions towards peaceful non-Muslims is NOT allowed in Islam?

   A. Being a good neighbour to them

   B. Oppressing them and treating them unjustly

   C. Trading honestly with them

   D. Keeping promises made to them

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6. Question 6

   2 marks

   State two lessons Muslims learn from the way the Prophet (SAW) related with non-Muslims.

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Halima has a Christian neighbour who is unwell. What does Islam encourage her to do?

   A. Ignore the neighbour because of religion

   B. Refuse to greet the neighbour

   C. Move away from the neighbourhood

   D. Visit and help the neighbour as a good neighbour

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8. Question 8

   4 marks

   The Qur'an (60:8) permits Muslims to deal kindly and justly with non-Muslims who do not fight them because of religion. Explain what this verse teaches Muslims about treating peaceful non-Muslims.

   (4 marks)

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   Any 4 points @1: Muslims may show kindness to non-hostile non-Muslims; they must deal justly/fairly with them; Islam does not forbid good relations with peaceful people; only aggression and injustice are prohibited; Allah loves those who act justly.

9. Question 9

   3 marks

   State three benefits of peaceful coexistence between Muslims and non-Muslims in Kenya.

   (3 marks)

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    The Qur'an states, 'There is no compulsion in religion.' This teaches Muslims that they should:

    A. Convert others by any means

    B. Refuse to talk to non-Muslims

    C. Not force anyone to accept Islam

    D. Fight all people of other faiths

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    A Muslim shopkeeper is serving a non-Muslim customer. Islamic teaching requires the Muslim to be:

    A. Unwilling to serve

    B. Deceptive to gain more profit

    C. Rude and dismissive

    D. Honest and fair in the dealing

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12. Question 12

    4 marks

    A Muslim refuses to help his non-Muslim neighbour whose house has caught fire, saying they are of a different religion. Comment on his action using Islamic teachings.

    (4 marks)

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    His action is wrong (1). Islam commands kindness and good neighbourliness to peaceful non-Muslims (1). Saving life and helping the needy is a duty regardless of faith (1). He should have helped; the Prophet (SAW) was kind even to his Jewish neighbours (1).

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