Tawakkul

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

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Which of the following is the OPPOSITE of tawakkul?

   A. Working hard for one's needs

   B. Relying on charms and other people instead of Allah

   C. Being patient during difficulty

   D. Making dua to Allah

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   The word tawakkul means:

   A. Fasting in the month of Ramadan

   B. Praying five times a day

   C. Giving out charity in secret

   D. Putting one's trust and reliance in Allah

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   A man asked whether he should leave his camel loose and trust Allah. The Prophet (SAW) replied, 'Tie your camel and then put your trust in Allah.' This teaches that tawakkul means:

   A. Relying only on hard work

   B. Making effort first and then relying on Allah

   C. Depending on other people

   D. Doing nothing and waiting for Allah

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4. Question 4

   4 marks

   Describe four ways a Muslim pupil can show tawakkul in daily life.

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   Any 4 @1: study hard and then make dua for success; take medicine when sick while trusting Allah for a cure; work honestly for one's needs and rely on Allah's provision; plan and take precautions, then leave the result to Allah; remain calm during difficulties trusting Allah's help.

5. Question 5

   3 marks

   State three benefits a believer gains from practising tawakkul.

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Juma wants to pass his end-term examination and says he has true tawakkul in Allah. The best way for him to show this is to:

   A. Revise hard and then rely on Allah for success

   B. Worry and lose sleep about the exam

   C. Copy answers from a friend

   D. Refuse to study and only make dua

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7. Question 7

   2 marks

   State two lessons a Muslim learns from the teaching on tawakkul.

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Allah says whoever relies upon Him, He will be sufficient for him. A main benefit a believer gains from tawakkul is:

   A. Freedom from all illness

   B. Never facing any test

   C. Peace and contentment of the heart

   D. Immediate wealth without work

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Which of the following statements about tawakkul is CORRECT?

   A. It means depending on wealth for safety

   B. It does not mean sitting idle without any effort

   C. It means never seeking treatment when sick

   D. It means abandoning all work and planning

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    A farmer who truly practises tawakkul will:

    A. Plough, plant and weed, then rely on Allah for a good harvest

    B. Trust only in the amount of rain

    C. Refuse to plant and wait for crops to grow on their own

    D. Depend only on his farming tools

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11. Question 11

    4 marks

    A sick man refuses to go to hospital or take any medicine, saying he only has tawakkul in Allah to heal him. Comment on his action using the teachings of Islam on tawakkul.

    (4 marks)

    Marking scheme

    He has misunderstood tawakkul (1). Tawakkul requires taking the lawful means first, then relying on Allah (1). The Prophet (SAW) sought and encouraged treatment (e.g. 'seek treatment, for Allah made a cure') (1). Therefore he should take medicine and go to hospital while trusting Allah for the cure; refusing means is not true tawakkul (1).

12. Question 12

    4 marks

    Explain the meaning of tawakkul and show how it is different from laziness.

    (4 marks)

    Marking scheme

    2 marks: tawakkul is placing complete trust and reliance in Allah for the outcome of one's affairs. 2 marks: it differs from laziness because it requires a person to first make the necessary effort (asbab) and only then rely on Allah, while laziness means doing nothing at all.

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