Prohibitions in Islam
15 Grade 8 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Prohibitions in Islam, with worked marking schemes. 15 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markZawadi finds a wallet full of money and keeps it for himself without trying to find the owner. According to Islamic teachings this is prohibited because it amounts to:
A. A recommended act
B. A minor act of charity
C. Taking wealth unlawfully
D. An act of worship
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1 markWhich of the following is prohibited because it involves consuming wealth unjustly and harming others?
A. Trading fairly
B. Lending without interest
C. Giving Zakat
D. Bribery and corruption
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1 markAnything that Allah has forbidden in Islam is described as:
A. Makruh
B. Mubah
C. Halal
D. Haram
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1 markA shopkeeper offers Idris extra money if he lends him cash now and repays more than the amount later as a fixed increase for the loan. Idris recalls that Islam strictly forbids this practice. What is this prohibited dealing called?
A. Zakat
B. Riba (usury/interest)
C. Sadaqah
D. Hibah
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1 markA businessman spreads false information to damage a rival's reputation. This backbiting and slander is prohibited because Islam commands Muslims to:
A. Compete at any cost
B. Ignore other traders
C. Remain silent always
D. Guard their tongues and protect others' honour
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5 marksA trader in a Kenyan market uses a faulty scale to cheat customers.
(a) Explain why this act is prohibited in Islam.
(b) State two consequences the trader may face according to Islamic teaching.
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(a) 3 marks: Cheating in weights and measures is prohibited because it is a form of dishonesty/fraud that consumes people's wealth unjustly; Islam commands justice and giving full measure (Surah Al-Mutaffifin condemns those who give short measure); it breaches trust and harms fellow humans. (b) Any two, 1 mark each: loss of blessings (barakah) in his earnings; punishment/accountability on the Day of Judgement; loss of trust and reputation in the community; his earnings become haram. Accept any two valid consequences.
Question 7
6 marksIslam prohibits backbiting (ghiibah) and spreading false rumours. Explain three ways a Grade 8 learner can avoid these prohibitions in school.
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Any three, 2 marks each: guarding the tongue by speaking only good or remaining silent; verifying information before sharing it and not spreading rumours; speaking to a person directly rather than talking behind their back; defending an absent classmate instead of joining gossip; keeping good company that discourages backbiting. Accept any three practical, correctly linked ways.
Question 8
1 markGames of chance and gambling are forbidden in Islam. The Arabic term for gambling is:
A. Zina
B. Maysir
C. Riba
D. Khamr
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1 markCharging or paying interest on a loan is prohibited in Islam. This prohibited interest is known as:
A. Mahr
B. Sadaqa
C. Riba
D. Zakat
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1 markThe consumption of intoxicants such as alcohol (khamr) is prohibited in Islam mainly because it:
A. Was disliked by the Arabs
B. Clouds the mind and leads to neglect of one's duties to Allah
C. Is too expensive to buy
D. Is only available in some countries
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6 marksExplain three harmful effects of taking intoxicants (khamr) on an individual and society.
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Any three, 2 marks each: damages the mind and health of the individual, leading to disease and loss of reason; leads to neglect of religious duties such as Swalah; causes family breakdown, poverty and violence; leads to accidents, crime and social disorder in society; wastes wealth and time. Accept any three well-explained effects.
Question 12
1 markWhich of the following meats is prohibited (haram) for a Muslim to eat?
A. Chicken
B. Pork
C. Beef
D. Mutton (sheep)
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1 markKhadija is offered a chance to earn quick money by lending cash to classmates and demanding they pay back more than they borrowed. Her IRE teacher warns her this is a major sin clearly forbidden in the Qur'an. This prohibited practice is called:
A. Zakat
B. Riba (usury/interest)
C. Sadaqah
D. Qard Hasan
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5 marks(a) Define the term 'haram'.
(b) State four things that are prohibited (haram) for a Muslim to consume.
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(a) 1 mark: Haram means anything forbidden by Allah / that which is unlawful in Islam. (b) Any four, 1 mark each: pork/swine flesh; alcohol and intoxicants (khamr); blood; carrion (animals that die without being slaughtered); meat of animals slaughtered in the name of other than Allah; the flesh of predatory animals. Accept any four valid items.
Question 15
1 markThe prohibition against animals that die of themselves (carrion) and blood is intended mainly to protect the:
A. Wealth of butchers
B. Environment only
C. Health and cleanliness of the believer
D. Taste of food
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