Work as Ibadah

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

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Prophet Dawud (David) is known in Islamic tradition to have earned his living by working as a:

   A. blacksmith making armour

   B. baker

   C. carpenter

   D. tailor

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2. Question 2

   4 marks

   Name two prophets who worked to earn a living and state the work each did.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Award 2 marks each for any two correct pairs: Prophet Muhammad (SAW) — trade/shepherding; Prophet Dawud — blacksmith/armour maker; Prophet Musa — herding/shepherd; Prophet Nuh — carpenter/boat building; Prophet Idris — tailoring.

3. Question 3

   4 marks

   Explain how honest work can become an act of worship in Islam. Give two points.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Award 2 marks each for any two: when done with a sincere intention to please Allah and support one's family; when the earning is halal/lawful; when one is honest and does not cheat; when it prevents dependence and begging; when the work benefits the community.

4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Which type of earning does Islam require a Muslim to seek?

   A. Income from stealing

   B. Halal (lawful) earning

   C. Earnings from cheating

   D. Money from bribery

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Fatuma sells vegetables honestly to support her family and prays that Allah blesses her trade. Her work is best described as:

   A. a waste, because she should only pray

   B. haram, because trade is forbidden

   C. riya, because she works in public

   D. ibadah, because it is honest and for a good purpose

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Before becoming a prophet, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) earned a living as a:

   A. soldier

   B. trader and shepherd

   C. farmer

   D. fisherman

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7. Question 7

   6 marks

   Give three qualities a Muslim worker should have for his or her work to be pleasing to Allah.

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   In Islam, honest work done to earn a lawful living is considered:

   A. an act of worship (ibadah)

   B. a sin

   C. a waste of time

   D. forbidden (haram)

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Which of the following is NOT a lawful way of earning that Islam approves of?

   A. Skilled craftsmanship

   B. Selling goods at a fair price

   C. Farming

   D. Selling stolen property

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    According to Islamic teaching, begging when one is able to work is:

    A. obligatory

    B. discouraged

    C. a pillar of Islam

    D. encouraged

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11. Question 11

    6 marks

    State three benefits a Muslim gains from working hard for a lawful living.

    (6 marks)

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    Award 2 marks each for any three: earns Allah's reward/blessing; provides for oneself and family; avoids begging and dependence; contributes to society; develops self-respect and dignity; keeps one away from idleness and sin.

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