Virtues in Islam

14 Grade 7 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Virtues in Islam, with worked marking schemes. 14 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) was given a title even before prophethood because of his trustworthiness. That title was:

   A. Al-Kadhib

   B. Al-Amin

   C. Al-Faruq

   D. As-Siddiq

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   A Muslim who forgives someone who wronged him and does not seek revenge is displaying the virtue of:

   A. Extravagance (Israf)

   B. Forgiveness (Afw)

   C. Hypocrisy (Nifaq)

   D. Arrogance (Kibr)

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   A trader in Mombasa always tells his customers the true condition of his goods, even when a fault would lose him a sale. Which Islamic virtue is he practising?

   A. Truthfulness (Sidq)

   B. Envy (Hasad)

   C. Miserliness (Bukhl)

   D. Pride (Kibr)

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   When Bilal accidentally breaks his neighbour's window, he immediately goes to apologise and offers to repair it rather than hiding what he did. The virtue he is demonstrating by speaking the truth about his action is best described as:

   A. Sidq (truthfulness)

   B. Hasad (envy)

   C. Kibr (arrogance)

   D. Bukhl (stinginess)

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   The virtue of Ihsan, encouraged in Islam, is best described as:

   A. Doing good and excellence in worship and dealings

   B. Speaking falsehood

   C. Refusing to forgive others

   D. Loving wealth excessively

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6. Question 6

   6 marks

   Explain THREE ways in which practising the virtue of tolerance can promote national unity in a diverse country like Kenya.

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   Up to 2 marks per explained point (max 6): tolerance allows people of different religions/tribes to live peacefully together; it reduces conflict and violence by respecting differences; it encourages cooperation in development projects; it upholds justice and equal treatment of all; it reflects the Islamic teaching that all people are creations of Allah, fostering brotherhood. (6 marks)

7. Question 7

   1 mark

   A trader at the market notices that a customer overpaid by a large amount and has already left. The trader runs after the customer to return the extra money. Which Islamic virtue is he practising?

   A. Riya (showing off)

   B. Amana (trustworthiness and honesty)

   C. Israf (extravagance)

   D. Hasad (envy)

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8. Question 8

   5 marks

   A Grade 7 pupil sees a classmate cheating in an examination.

   (a) Identify the virtue the cheating pupil is lacking.

   (b) Explain TWO reasons why honesty is important for a Muslim.

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   (a) Honesty/truthfulness (amanah/sidq) – 1 mark. (b) Up to 2 marks each (max 4): honesty earns the pleasure and reward of Allah; it builds trust between people in the community; the Prophet (S.A.W.) commanded truthfulness and it leads to Paradise; dishonesty leads to sin and loss of trust; it reflects a strong faith. (5 marks)

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Speaking ill of an absent person behind their back is a vice in Islam known as:

   A. Sakhaa (generosity)

   B. Sidq (truthfulness)

   C. Sabr (patience)

   D. Ghibah (backbiting)

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10. Question 10

    4 marks

    State FOUR virtues that a Muslim learner should cultivate to become a good member of society.

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    Marking scheme

    Award 1 mark each for any four: truthfulness (sidq); patience (sabr); honesty/trustworthiness (amanah); generosity (sakhaa); humility (tawadu); kindness/mercy; forgiveness (afw); gratitude (shukr); respect for others; tolerance. (4 marks)

11. Question 11

    1 mark

    The Arabic term Sabr, highly praised in Islam, refers to which virtue?

    A. Generosity

    B. Courage

    C. Patience

    D. Honesty

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12. Question 12

    6 marks

    Patience (Sabr) is a highly valued virtue in Islam. Explain THREE situations in which a Muslim is expected to exercise sabr.

    (6 marks)

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    Up to 2 marks per explained situation (max 6): when facing calamity/loss (e.g. death, illness) by accepting Allah's decree; when performing acts of worship that are difficult (e.g. fasting, waking for prayer); when abstaining from sins and temptations; when being harmed or provoked by others without retaliating; when seeking knowledge or working hard for lawful earning. (6 marks)

13. Question 13

    1 mark

    Which of the following is the vice that is the direct opposite of the virtue of generosity (Sakhaa)?

    A. Gratitude (Shukr)

    B. Miserliness (Bukhl)

    C. Humility (Tawadu)

    D. Patience (Sabr)

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    Being thankful to Allah for His blessings is the virtue known as:

    A. Riba

    B. Shukr

    C. Sabr

    D. Ghibah

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