Taqwa
12 Grade 6 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Taqwa, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markAli is offered a chance to cheat and score higher marks, but he refuses because he fears Allah. The quality Ali is displaying is:
A. kufr
B. riya
C. taqwa
D. israf
(1 mark)
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6 marksDescribe three ways a Grade 6 learner can develop taqwa in daily life.
(6 marks)
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Award 2 marks each for any three: performing the five daily prayers; being honest even in secret; keeping good company; reading and reflecting on the Qur'an; obeying parents and teachers; avoiding forbidden acts; remembering Allah (dhikr); making dua.
Question 3
1 markThe Islamic term Taqwa is best described as:
A. fear of wild animals
B. love of wealth
C. respect for elders only
D. God-consciousness and being mindful of Allah
(1 mark)
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1 markTaqwa protects a believer from wrongdoing in the same way that:
A. a shield protects a soldier in battle
B. rain waters the crops
C. a lamp lights a dark room
D. money buys food in the market
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1 markWhich of the following actions best shows a person who has taqwa?
A. Lying to avoid punishment
B. Keeping money that is not theirs
C. Returning extra change given by mistake
D. Insulting a weaker classmate
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1 markDuring an exam the teacher steps out of the class. A learner with taqwa will:
A. continue working honestly without cheating
B. copy from a neighbour
C. talk loudly with friends
D. use hidden notes
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1 markA person with taqwa avoids sin even when no one is watching because they know that:
A. Allah is always aware of their actions
B. a camera is recording them
C. the teacher is nearby
D. their friends might report them
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1 markAccording to the Qur'an, the most honoured people in the sight of Allah are those who have the most:
A. wealth
B. land
C. children
D. taqwa
(1 mark)
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4 marksExplain the meaning of taqwa and state one benefit a Muslim gains from having it.
(4 marks)
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2 marks: taqwa means God-consciousness / being aware of Allah and obeying His commands while avoiding what He forbids. 2 marks for one benefit: earns Allah's love/pleasure; protects from sin; brings inner peace; leads to Paradise; guides one to make good decisions.
Question 10
1 markWhich of the following helps a Muslim to increase in taqwa?
A. Neglecting the five daily prayers
B. Ignoring the Qur'an
C. Keeping bad company
D. Regular prayer and remembering Allah
(1 mark)
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6 marksState three qualities you would expect to find in a person who has taqwa.
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4 marksGive two examples of situations at home or school where a Muslim child can show taqwa.
(4 marks)
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Award 2 marks each for any two well-explained example: not stealing from a shop even when unwatched; being truthful to parents; not cheating in a test; returning lost property; keeping a promise; not backbiting classmates.
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