Dimensions of Morality in Islam

12 Grade 7 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Dimensions of Morality in Islam, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   4 marks

   State four good manners (akhlaq) that a Muslim learner should observe towards teachers and fellow learners at school.

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   Any 4, 1 mark each: showing respect/politeness; greeting with salaam; honesty/not cheating; helping others; keeping promises; speaking the truth; avoiding backbiting/abuse; being patient/forgiving. Accept valid points.

2. Question 2

   1 mark

   A wealthy Muslim regularly gives food and money to the needy without expecting anything in return. This good moral quality is called:

   A. Hasad (envy)

   B. Sakha/Generosity

   C. Kibr (arrogance)

   D. Bukhl (stinginess)

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   A trader gives Maryam too much change by mistake. Although no one would know, she returns the extra money because she believes Allah is always watching her, even in private. This awareness of Allah that guides a Muslim's conduct is called:

   A. Riba

   B. Talaq

   C. Taqwa

   D. Janaba

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Which of the following behaviours is considered a good moral value (akhlaq) that Islam encourages?

   A. Cheating in exams

   B. Keeping promises

   C. Wasting food

   D. Mocking others

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5. Question 5

   6 marks

   Explain three ways in which good morals benefit the Muslim community (ummah).

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   Any 3, 2 marks each: create peace/harmony and reduce conflict; build trust among people; encourage cooperation and helping the needy; earn Allah's reward and pleasure; give a good image of Islam to others; strengthen family and social bonds. Accept explained points.

6. Question 6

   1 mark

   A shopkeeper gives a customer the exact correct change even when the customer would not have noticed a mistake. This best demonstrates the moral value of:

   A. Envy

   B. Pride

   C. Extravagance

   D. Honesty (amana/sidq)

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7. Question 7

   4 marks

   Read the situation: 'Ali finds a wallet full of money on the way home from the mosque.' Describe two morally correct actions Ali should take, giving a reason for each.

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   Marking scheme

   Any 2, 2 marks each (action + reason): return it to the owner/report to authorities because honesty (amana) requires returning trusts; announce/look for the owner because taking others' property is haram; hand it to a responsible adult/police because a Muslim should not benefit from what is not his. Accept valid explained answers.

8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Halima spreads a true but hurtful secret about her classmate to others. In Islam, talking about someone in a way they would dislike is called:

   A. Ghibah (backbiting)

   B. Sadaqah

   C. Shukr

   D. Taqwa

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   When no teacher is watching during an exam, Salim refuses to cheat because he remembers that Allah sees him at all times. Which dimension of Islamic morality is guiding his behaviour?

   A. Ihsan — acting as though you see Allah, knowing He sees you

   B. Riba — dealing in interest

   C. Taqlid — blind imitation

   D. Bid'ah — religious innovation

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    In Islam, the good treatment and obedience shown to one's parents is known as:

    A. Ghibah

    B. Israf

    C. Birr al-walidayn (kindness to parents)

    D. Riba

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    During lunch a learner takes far more food than he can eat and throws the rest away. Which vice does this show, which Islam discourages?

    A. Generosity

    B. Israf (wastefulness/extravagance)

    C. Patience

    D. Gratitude

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    A Muslim who is aware that Allah is always watching and therefore avoids sin even in private is showing:

    A. Kibr

    B. Bukhl

    C. Israf

    D. Taqwa (God-consciousness)

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