Swalah

16 Grade 7 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Swalah, with worked marking schemes. 16 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   6 marks

   Idris arrives at the mosque late and finds the congregation already in the second rak'ah. He is unsure of what to do and worried that his Swalah may not be valid because he was not fully concentrating.

   (a) State two conditions (shuroot) that must be met before a Muslim's Swalah is valid. (2 marks)

   (b) Explain two benefits a Muslim gains from praying the five daily prayers regularly. (4 marks)

   (6 marks)

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   (a) Conditions before Swalah (any two): (1) Being in a state of purity (wudhu/taharah) - free from major and minor impurity; (2) Cleanliness of the body, clothes and place of prayer; (3) Covering the awrah (proper covering of the body); (4) Facing the Qiblah (direction of the Ka'bah); (5) Entry of the prayer time; (6) Having the intention (niyyah). (b) Benefits (any two, explained): (1) It strengthens the relationship and remembrance between the Muslim and Allah, increasing taqwa (God-consciousness); (2) It restrains a person from indecency and wrongdoing, as Allah says Swalah forbids shameful and unjust deeds (Surah Al-Ankabut 29:45); (3) It instils discipline and good time management because it is performed at fixed times; (4) It brings inner peace and earns reward and forgiveness from Allah.

2. Question 2

   6 marks

   Amina wakes up late and rushes to perform Asr swalah. In her hurry she is not sure whether she made wudhu correctly, and she begins to pray.

   (a) State two conditions (shurut) that must be fulfilled before swalah is valid. (2 marks)

   (b) Explain two benefits a Muslim gains from observing the five daily prayers. (4 marks)

   (6 marks)

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   (a) Any two conditions (1 mark each): being in a state of purity (wudhu / ghusl where required); covering the 'awrah (private parts) properly; facing the Qibla (direction of the Ka'bah); the time of that prayer having entered; cleanliness of body, clothes and place of prayer; being a Muslim of sound mind. (2 marks) (b) Any two benefits, explained (2 marks each): - Swalah is the first deed a person will be questioned about on the Day of Judgement (Hadith, Tirmidhi). - It restrains a person from indecency and evil, as stated in Surah Al-'Ankabut (29:45). - It instils discipline and good time management through its fixed times. - It cleanses minor sins and brings tranquillity and peace of heart. - It promotes cleanliness through wudhu and unity when prayed in congregation. (Total 4 marks)

3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Yusuf misses the Dhuhr prayer because he was asleep. According to Islamic teaching, what should he do when he wakes up?

   A. Wait for the next day

   B. Ignore it since the time has passed

   C. Pray it twice as punishment

   D. Pray it as qadha (make-up) as soon as he remembers

   (1 mark)

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Which of the following prayers has the fewest number of fardh rakaat?

   A. Isha

   B. Dhuhr

   C. Fajr

   D. Asr

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   The act of bowing down with the forehead touching the ground during Swalah is called:

   A. Ruku

   B. Tashahhud

   C. Sujud

   D. Qiyam

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   During Ramadhan planning, a pupil is asked how many obligatory (fardh) daily prayers a Muslim must perform. The correct answer is:

   A. Five

   B. Three

   C. Two

   D. Seven

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Khadija realises she has missed the noon prayer because she fell asleep. She asks her teacher what to do. Based on Islamic teaching, the correct guidance is that she should:

   A. Skip it since the time has passed

   B. Pray it (make qadha) as soon as she remembers

   C. Wait and pray it next year during Ramadhan

   D. Pay money instead of praying

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Yusuf wakes up late and realises he has missed the Fajr prayer because he overslept. He feels worried. According to the guidance of the Prophet (S.A.W.), what should Yusuf do?

   A. Skip it entirely, as a missed prayer cannot be made up

   B. Pray it as soon as he remembers or wakes

   C. Wait until the next day's Fajr and pray it twice

   D. Replace it by giving charity instead of praying

   (1 mark)

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9. Question 9

   4 marks

   State four conditions (shurut) that must be met before a Muslim's Swalah is valid.

   (4 marks)

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   Any 4, 1 mark each: being in a state of wudhu/purity (taharah); cleanliness of body, clothes and place; covering the awrah/proper dress; facing the qiblah; the prayer time having entered; having the intention (niyyah). Accept valid points.

10. Question 10

    4 marks

    (a) Name the prayer performed on Friday in congregation in place of Dhuhr.

    (b) Give two things a Muslim is encouraged to do before attending it.

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11. Question 11

    6 marks

    Explain three benefits a Muslim gains from performing the five daily prayers.

    (6 marks)

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    Any 3, 2 marks each: strengthens the relationship with/remembrance of Allah; instils discipline and time management; keeps one away from evil deeds (Qur'an 29:45); promotes cleanliness through wudhu; fosters unity/equality in congregation; brings inner peace. Accept other explained points.

12. Question 12

    1 mark

    The call that Muslims hear to inform them that the time for prayer has come is known as:

    A. Adhan

    B. Talbiyah

    C. Tahajjud

    D. Iqamah

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    A Muslim who is travelling a long distance is allowed a concession in Swalah. This concession, where four-rakaat prayers are shortened to two, is called:

    A. Qadha

    B. Qasr

    C. Witr

    D. Sujud

    (1 mark)

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    Before performing his prayer, Hamisi washes his face, arms, wipes his head and washes his feet to be in a state of purity. This ritual washing required before Swalah is called:

    A. Tayammum only

    B. Wudhu (ablution)

    C. Adhan

    D. Iftar

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    Before starting Swalah, Fatima realises she has broken her wudhu. What must she do before she can pray?

    A. Renew her wudhu (ablution)

    B. Only wash her face

    C. Continue praying without wudhu

    D. Wait until the next prayer time

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    The direction (qiblah) a Muslim faces during Swalah is towards:

    A. The rising sun

    B. Madina

    C. Jerusalem

    D. The Ka'bah in Makkah

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