Selected Hadith
16 Grade 7 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Selected Hadith, with worked marking schemes. 16 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
4 marksThe Prophet (S.A.W.) said: 'The strong person is not the one who overcomes people by his strength, but the one who controls himself while in anger.' State two lessons Muslim learners can draw from this Hadith.
(4 marks)
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Any 2, 2 marks each: true strength is self-control not physical power; a Muslim should control anger/be patient; avoid fighting or revenge; manage emotions in conflict. Accept other valid explained lessons.
Question 2
6 marksFatma notices that her classmate Amina sometimes says hurtful things behind people's backs but is always polite to their faces. Fatma remembers a Hadith of the Prophet (S.A.W.) about the qualities of a true believer regarding the tongue and the neighbour.
(a) Write the meaning of the Hadith: 'Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain silent.' as reported by Al-Bukhari and Muslim. (2 marks)
(b) Using the teaching of this Hadith, give two lessons Amina can learn about how a Muslim should use the tongue. (4 marks)
(6 marks)
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(a) The Hadith teaches that faith (Iman) in Allah and the Last Day requires that a person either says something good and beneficial or keeps quiet; idle, harmful or hurtful speech is contrary to true faith. (Reported by Al-Bukhari and Muslim, from Abu Hurayrah R.A.) (b) Lessons (any two): (1) A Muslim should guard the tongue and avoid backbiting (gheebah), which is forbidden in Islam; (2) One should only speak what is true and beneficial, or otherwise stay silent; (3) Faith is shown through good conduct, including kind and honest speech; (4) Being two-faced (polite in front, hurtful behind) contradicts the sincerity of a believer.
Question 3
1 markThe Prophet (S.A.W.) described the believers in their mutual love and mercy as being like a single body. This Hadith mainly teaches Muslims to value:
A. Unity and compassion among one another
B. Building tall mosques
C. Winning arguments
D. Wealth accumulation
(1 mark)
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1 markThe Prophet (S.A.W.) said, 'None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.' A pupil applies this Hadith correctly by:
A. Competing to have more wealth than his neighbour
B. Keeping his food to himself
C. Praying only for his own family
D. Wishing good for others just as he wants good for himself
(1 mark)
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1 markA new pupil joins the class and Halima welcomes him warmly, shares her lunch, and helps him find his way around. Her teacher praises her, quoting a Hadith that says a believer is not a true believer until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself. This Hadith teaches mainly about:
A. Performing extra prayers
B. Brotherhood and caring for others
C. Memorising the Qur'an
D. Giving Zakat only to relatives
(1 mark)
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1 markTwo friends are sharing food. One of them takes the very best portion and leaves only the worst for the other. Which teaching of the Prophet (S.A.W.) about true faith should remind him to act differently?
A. None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself
B. Cleanliness is half of faith
C. The strong believer is one who is physically powerful
D. Actions are judged only by their outcomes
(1 mark)
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1 markThe Prophet (S.A.W.) said, 'He who does not thank people has not thanked ______.' The word that completes this Hadith is:
A. the king
B. the poor
C. himself
D. Allah
(1 mark)
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1 markAfter eating a meal at school, Zainab thanks Allah and then sincerely thanks the cook who prepared the food. Her teacher says she is acting on the Hadith: 'He who does not thank people does not thank Allah.' The main lesson of this Hadith is:
A. Gratitude to people is linked to gratitude to Allah
B. Cooking is forbidden in Islam
C. Only the rich should be thanked
D. Eating in public is not allowed
(1 mark)
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6 marksExplain three importances of the Hadith as a source of guidance in Islam.
(6 marks)
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Any 3, 2 marks each: it explains and clarifies the Qur'an (e.g. how to pray); it provides details on matters not fully explained in the Qur'an; it is a practical example (Sunnah) for Muslims to follow; it is the second source of Islamic law after the Qur'an. Accept other valid, explained points.
Question 10
1 markThe Prophet (S.A.W.) taught that 'cleanliness is part of faith.' Which action best shows a learner practising this Hadith at school?
A. Arriving late to class
B. Keeping the classroom and his body clean
C. Speaking loudly during lessons
D. Refusing to share books
(1 mark)
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1 markA Hadith states, 'The best among you are those who learn the Qur'an and ______ it.' The missing word is:
A. sell
B. hide
C. translate
D. teach
(1 mark)
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1 markAccording to a well-known Hadith, 'Actions are judged by ______.' Which word correctly completes the Hadith?
A. their intentions
B. the number of people watching
C. the day they are done
D. their length
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6 marksDuring a class discussion, the teacher quotes the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.): 'None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself' (Bukhari and Muslim).
(a) State one lesson learnt from this Hadith. (2 marks)
(b) Describe two ways a Grade 7 learner can put this Hadith into practice at school. (4 marks)
(6 marks)
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(a) A lesson (2 marks): A true believer wishes good for others as they wish for themselves; faith (iman) is incomplete without caring for and being kind to fellow Muslims/people; selfishness is contrary to true belief. (b) Any two ways, explained (2 marks each): - Sharing learning materials, books or food with classmates who lack them. - Helping a weaker student understand a lesson instead of keeping knowledge to oneself. - Avoiding bullying, name-calling or hurting others, treating them as one would wish to be treated. - Including lonely or new pupils in group activities and games. (Total 4 marks)
Question 14
1 markA learner is told that Hadith refers to a particular source in Islam. Which of the following best defines Hadith?
A. The direct words of Allah revealed to the Prophet
B. The sayings, actions and approvals of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.)
C. The rulings made only by the four caliphs
D. The poems written about the Prophet
(1 mark)
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3 marksIdentify three qualities a narrator of Hadith should possess for the Hadith to be considered reliable.
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1 markBefore starting his homework, Idris pauses and says 'Bismillah'. His younger sister asks why he begins his work this way. Which prophetic teaching best explains the value of beginning a good action by remembering Allah?
A. Any important matter not begun with the name of Allah is deficient in blessing
B. Work should never be started before sunrise
C. Only prayer requires mentioning Allah's name
D. Saying Bismillah replaces the need to work hard
(1 mark)
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