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.