Grade 10 islamic religious education – Ethics of Da’wa (propagation) Quiz
1. What is the most important intention (niyyah) a Muslim should have when doing daʿwa?
Sincerity (ikhlas) is the foundation of daʿwa; actions are rewarded according to intention. Doing daʿwa to please Allah and help people is correct, while doing it for fame, money or to embarrass others corrupts the act.
2. Which of the following best describes the prophetic method (manhaj) of giving daʿwa?
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught to call with hikmah (wisdom), good preaching and beautiful conduct. Force or loud argumentation goes against Islamic ethics and often harms the message.
3. When explaining Islam to people from other religions in Kenya, which approach is most ethical?
Ethical daʿwa respects people's dignity and looks for shared values (e.g., charity, honesty). Insults or deception are wrong and harm community harmony, which is important in Kenya's multi-religious society.
4. What does the Qur'anic command 'invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good instruction' (Q 16:125) require in practice?
The verse instructs calling with wisdom and good teaching, meaning gentle, clear, and context-appropriate communication. Threats or jargon contradict the verse's guidance.
5. Which behaviour is NOT acceptable in Islamic daʿwa?
Truthfulness is obligatory in Islam. Using lies or slander to promote daʿwa is unethical and forbidden. Honesty, patience, and listening are proper daʿwa conduct.
6. How should a young person prepare before trying to explain Islamic beliefs to others?
Proper knowledge and awareness of the audience ensure accurate, relevant daʿwa. Rushing without study or pretending to be an expert is irresponsible and may mislead others.
7. Which quality is essential when responding to someone who rejects your message?
Islam teaches patience and leaving guidance to Allah when people reject the message. Hostility, mockery, or harassment are wrong and can damage relationships and safety.
8. What is an ethical use of social media for daʿwa by a Kenyan teenager?
Ethical daʿwa online requires truthfulness, respect and protecting privacy. Spreading rumours, hacking, or shaming are unethical and can break laws and trust.
9. When giving daʿwa to family members, what should be avoided to maintain relationships?
Compulsion in religion is forbidden. Family daʿwa should be carried out with kindness, patience and good example. Threats and ultimatums damage family ties and are unethical.
10. Which of the following best demonstrates humility in daʿwa?
Humility includes recognising personal limits and learning more. Bragging, claiming exclusivity, or ignoring others contradict Islamic character and harm effective daʿwa.
11. How should one address sensitive cultural beliefs when doing daʿwa in Kenya?
Ethical daʿwa respects culture where it is not contrary to Islam and addresses problematic practices with sensitivity. Ridicule or force are counterproductive and disrespectful.
12. What is the correct attitude toward other Muslims who have different methods of daʿwa?
Unity and mutual advice are encouraged. Cooperation and gentle correction preserve community bonds. Public condemnation and assumptions harm unity and are discouraged.
13. Which practice helps build trust when inviting neighbours to learn about Islam?
Trust is earned by honesty, respect and consistent good behaviour. Offering bribes, invading privacy or forcing contact undermine trust and are unethical.
14. What should be the response if someone asks a question you cannot answer during daʿwa?
Honesty is essential. It's better to admit limits and seek correct information than to give wrong answers. This builds credibility and models good scholarly behaviour.
15. Which of these is a lawful limit when doing daʿwa in a public Kenyan school setting?
Schools have rules; ethical daʿwa respects institutional regulations and the rights of others. Forcing, interrupting or unauthorised activities break rules and may harm others.
16. How should daʿi handle personal praise when people thank them for guidance?
Humility and gratitude to Allah are required; the daʿi should not seek personal glory or payment. Directing praise to Allah avoids arrogance.
17. Which method aligns with the Prophet’s way when answering objections about Islam?
The prophetic method combined wisdom, sound evidence and good conduct. Insults, avoidance of reason, or threats are contrary to his example.
18. Why is confidentiality important when someone shares personal issues while seeking guidance?
Trust is vital; keeping private matters confidential protects individuals and ensures others feel safe to seek guidance. Gossip destroys trust and is sinful.
19. Which attitude shows respect for law and order while practising daʿwa in Kenya?
Islam teaches respect for public order as long as it does not force one against religious duty. Peaceful, lawful activity prevents harm and preserves the good reputation of Islam.
20. What is the best response when encountering false rumours about Islam while doing daʿwa?
Correcting falsehoods with calm, accurate information protects the community and is consistent with ethical communication. Retaliation or spreading lies worsens the situation.
21. Which is an appropriate way to invite someone to Islam without causing offence?
Ethical invitation is gentle and respects freedom of belief. Pressure, shaming or coercion disobey Islamic principles of no compulsion and damage relationships.
22. Why is patience (sabr) important in the work of daʿwa?
Patience recognizes that hearts take time to respond. Impatience can push people away. Sabr helps maintain consistent, wise effort in daʿwa.
23. Which of the following reflects the Islamic principle of avoiding fitna (temptation/discord) in daʿwa?
Avoiding fitna means preventing discord and temptation; daʿwa should emphasise constructive teachings and avoid stirring unnecessary conflict or exposing others.
24. How should a daʿi behave when they succeed in guiding someone to Islam?
Welcoming a new Muslim with humility, support and sound counsel is proper. Bragging, abandonment or controlling behaviour are harmful and unethical.
25. Which of the following best describes the role of reason and evidence in daʿwa?
Islamic daʿwa uses sound reasoning and evidence combined with ethical conduct. Relying solely on emotion or rhetoric without good manners or truth is ineffective and unethical.
26. What is the ethical approach when dealing with children during daʿwa activities?
Children need protection and proper pedagogy. Ethical daʿwa with minors requires parental permission and teaching suited to their understanding; coercion or fear are unacceptable.
27. What is the most important intention (niyyah) a person should have when performing Da'wah?
Sincerity (niyyah) is central in Islam; Da'wah must be done to seek Allah's pleasure, not personal gain or status.
28. Which of the following best describes the Quranic principle for calling to Islam?
The Quran (16:125) emphasizes calling with wisdom (hikmah) and beautiful preaching, not coercion or harshness.
29. When engaging in Da'wah with someone from a different faith in Kenya, what is the ethical approach?
Ethics of Da'wah require respect, good manners, and listening; ridicule and bribery are forbidden.
30. Which quality is essential for a caller (da'iyah) to effectively and ethically do Da'wah?
Da'wah must be based on correct knowledge and exemplary character so the message is credible and respectful.
31. What should a Muslim avoid when inviting someone to Islam?
Islamic teaching and Kenyan law prohibit compulsion in religion; Da'wah must be voluntary and free from force.
32. If someone asks a difficult theological question during Da'wah and you don't know the answer, the most ethical response is to:
Honesty and seeking accurate knowledge are ethical; making false claims harms the caller's credibility.
33. Which approach shows cultural sensitivity in Da'wah within a Kenyan community?
Cultural sensitivity helps Da'wah be effective and respectful; understanding local context is important.
34. What is the correct attitude toward reward (ajr) when doing Da'wah?
Da'wah should be performed to earn Allah's reward; seeking human praise compromises sincerity.
35. When performing Da'wah in a mixed-faith school in Kenya, what should you avoid?
Pressuring or coercing others violates ethical and legal norms; voluntary, respectful sharing is appropriate.
36. Which Quranic example is often cited as a model for the manners of Da'wah?
The Prophet Muhammad's conduct—gentleness, patience, and wisdom—is the model for ethical Da'wah.
37. How should a Muslim respond if someone rejects the message during Da'wah?
Ethics of Da'wah teach patience and good conduct when faced with rejection; harming others is prohibited.
38. Which of the following is inappropriate in Da'wah materials?
Honesty requires accurate quotation of sources; misrepresentation is unethical and harms Da'wah.
39. What is the role of hikmah (wisdom) in the ethics of Da'wah?
Hikmah means choosing suitable methods, words, and timing so the message is effective and respectful.
40. Which practice demonstrates respect for privacy when doing Da'wah?
Respecting privacy and confidentiality preserves trust and follows Islamic ethical norms.
41. When using social media for Da'wah, which behaviour is ethical?
Online Da'wah should follow the same ethics: accuracy, respect, and good manners; insults and falsehoods are unacceptable.
42. How should a caller balance firmness in truth and kindness in approach?
Ethical Da'wah requires clear teaching of truth combined with compassion and respect for the listener.
43. Which is an example of forbidden methods in Da'wah according to Islamic ethics?
Deception and false promises are unethical and prohibited when calling others to Islam.
44. Why is patience important in Da'wah?
People learn and accept at different rates; patience allows continued respectful effort without frustration.
45. What is the proper attitude toward other religions when doing Da'wah in a diverse Kenyan setting?
Islamic ethics and Kenyan social harmony require respectful interaction and peaceful dialogue with people of other faiths.
46. Which behaviour reflects accountability in Da'wah activities?
Accountability and humility are ethical traits; accepting correction helps maintain integrity in Da'wah.
47. When is it acceptable to stop a Da'wah conversation with someone?
Protecting safety and avoiding escalation is ethical; one may pause or end conversations that become harmful.
48. What role does good personal example (uswa hasana) play in Da'wah?
Living morally and exemplifying Islamic teachings makes the Da'wah message credible and attractive.
49. How should financial incentives be used in Da'wah according to ethical guidelines?
Charitable support for education and welfare is permissible and ethical; paying people to convert is forbidden.
50. Which statement best reflects the ethical use of language in Da'wah?
Effective Da'wah uses respectful, understandable language suited to the audience; insults and threats are unethical.
51. What is an ethical way to verify religious information before teaching others?
Ensuring accuracy through authentic sources and qualified teachers prevents misinformation in Da'wah.