Commanding Good and Forbidding Evil

12 Grade 8 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Commanding Good and Forbidding Evil, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Hassan sees an older boy throwing litter and being rude to an elder, but he is afraid to speak up. His teacher reminds him of the Hadith about changing an evil one sees. According to this Hadith, what is the first and best way to change an evil if one is able?

   A. Change it with the hand (action)

   B. Ignore it completely

   C. Report it after a week

   D. Laugh about it with friends

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2. Question 2

   3 marks

   According to the Hadith of the Prophet (p.b.u.h), state the three levels at which a Muslim should respond when he sees an evil, in order of strength.

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Juma sees a classmate cheating in an exam. Which response BEST reflects commanding good and forbidding evil at the level of the tongue?

   A. Pretending he did not see anything

   B. Laughing at him with other pupils

   C. Kindly advising the classmate that cheating is wrong

   D. Cheating together with him

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   According to a well-known Hadith, if a Muslim sees an evil, the FIRST and best option (if able) is to:

   A. Wait for someone else to act

   B. Only speak about it after a year

   C. Change it with his hand (action)

   D. Ignore it completely

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5. Question 5

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   The Islamic principle of enjoining right and forbidding wrong is known in Arabic as:

   A. Salat wa zakat

   B. Halal wa haram

   C. Amr bil-ma'ruf wa nahy anil-munkar

   D. Iman wa taqwa

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   When correcting a wrongdoer, the Qur'an and Sunnah emphasise doing so with:

   A. Public humiliation

   B. Anger and insults

   C. Wisdom and good manners

   D. Threats of violence

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7. Question 7

   6 marks

   Explain three benefits to society when Muslims practise commanding good and forbidding evil.

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   Any 3 (2 marks each): It reduces crime/immorality and vices; it promotes peace and harmony; it encourages good values and cooperation; it protects the weak from oppression; it upholds justice; it earns Allah's pleasure and reward; it builds a responsible community.

8. Question 8

   6 marks

   Some youths in a Kenyan neighbourhood are misusing drugs. As a Muslim youth leader, describe three ways you can practise commanding good and forbidding evil to address this problem.

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   Any 3 (2 marks each): Advise and educate them kindly about the dangers/haram nature of drugs (tongue); organise beneficial activities/sports to keep them occupied (action); report serious cases to responsible authorities/parents; be a good role model by avoiding drugs; involve religious leaders/madrasa; support rehabilitation. Accept relevant Kenyan context.

9. Question 9

   6 marks

   Explain three conditions that a Muslim should observe when forbidding an evil so as to be effective and just.

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   Any 3 (2 marks each): Have correct knowledge that the act is truly evil; use wisdom, gentleness and good manners; consider whether the action will bring greater harm or good; be sincere (for Allah's sake, not showing off); start with oneself/lead by example; be patient.

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    A Hadith teaches that the weakest level of faith in responding to evil is to:

    A. Announce it loudly in public

    B. Hate/reject it in one's heart

    C. Report it to the police

    D. Fight it with weapons

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Bilal sees older students bullying a younger one but feels he cannot stop them physically or even speak up safely. According to the Hadith of the Prophet (S.A.W.) in Sahih Muslim about changing an evil, what is the minimum he should still do?

    A. Ignore it completely as it does not concern him

    B. Join the stronger side

    C. Hate the evil in his heart, which is the weakest of faith

    D. Report it only after a week

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Which of the following is an example of 'commanding good' in a Kenyan school setting?

    A. Vandalising school property

    B. Skipping classes with friends

    C. Encouraging fellow learners to keep the compound clean

    D. Bullying a new student

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