Twahara

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

1. Question 1

   3 marks

   State three situations in which a Muslim is allowed to perform tayammum instead of wudhu.

   (3 marks)

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   Any three (1 mark each): when there is no water available; when the little water available is needed for drinking/survival; when one is sick and water may worsen the illness; when it is impossible to reach the water; when the weather/conditions make using water genuinely harmful.

2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Cleaning the private parts with water after using the toilet is known as what?

   A. Istikhara

   B. Istinja

   C. Istighfar

   D. Iqama

   (1 mark)

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   When no water is available, a Muslim may purify himself for prayer using clean earth or dust. What is this called?

   A. Istinja

   B. Wudhu

   C. Ghusl

   D. Tayammum

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   The complete washing of the whole body for purification is known as what?

   A. Wudhu

   B. Tayammum

   C. Ghusl

   D. Miswak

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5. Question 5

   3 marks

   State three benefits of maintaining Twahara (cleanliness).

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   Any three (1 mark each): it keeps the body healthy/prevents diseases; it is a condition for valid prayer; it earns reward from Allah as Allah loves those who purify themselves; it keeps the environment clean; it makes a person presentable and dignified. Accept other valid benefits.

6. Question 6

   6 marks

   Explain three ways learners can keep their school environment clean as taught by Twahara.

   (6 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any three explained (2 marks each): disposing of litter in dustbins; cleaning the classrooms and compound regularly; keeping toilets/washrooms clean; maintaining personal hygiene such as clean clothes and hands; not spitting or making the surroundings dirty. Award 1 for point, 1 for explanation.

7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Before salah, Yusuf washes his face, his hands up to the elbows, wipes his head and washes his feet. Which act of purification is he performing?

   A. Ghusl

   B. Wudhu

   C. Tayammum

   D. Istinja

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8. Question 8

   4 marks

   List, in the correct order, four of the compulsory (fardh) acts of wudhu.

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   The ablution performed with water before offering salah is known as what?

   A. Ghusl

   B. Tayammum

   C. Wudhu

   D. Adhan

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Which of the following nullifies (breaks) a person's wudhu?

    A. Eating dates

    B. Reading the Qur'an

    C. Greeting a friend

    D. Passing urine

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    The Arabic term 'Twahara' refers to which of the following?

    A. Fasting

    B. Prayer

    C. Giving charity

    D. Purity and cleanliness

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