Grade 10 islamic religious education – Prohibitions in Islam Quiz
1. Which of the following foods is explicitly prohibited (haram) in Islam?
The Quran explicitly forbids the flesh of swine (pork). Muslims are required to avoid it and eat only what is lawful (halal).
2. What is the ruling on drinking alcoholic beverages in Islam?
The Quran and Hadith prohibit intoxicants because they impair reason and lead to sin and social harm, so drinking alcohol is haram.
3. What does the term 'riba' refer to in Islamic teachings?
Riba means unjust increase, commonly understood as interest/usury, and is prohibited because it causes exploitation and injustice in transactions.
4. Which of the following is an example of ghibah (backbiting)?
Ghibah is speaking ill of someone in their absence; the Prophet compared it to eating the flesh of one’s dead brother, showing its gravity.
5. Why is gambling (maisir) prohibited in Islam?
Gambling causes social and personal harm, unfair loss and encourages greed, so it is prohibited in Islamic teachings.
6. Why is stealing prohibited in Islam?
Stealing infringes on the property and dignity of others and breaks social justice, so it is clearly forbidden.
7. What does the term 'zina' refer to in Islamic law?
Zina denotes sexual relations outside the bond of marriage and is prohibited due to its social and moral harms.
8. Which of the following actions toward parents is prohibited in Islam?
Islam strongly commands kindness and respect to parents; mistreating or insulting them is forbidden and sinful.
9. What is the Islamic ruling on offering or accepting a bribe to influence a decision?
Bribery causes injustice and corruption; Islamic teachings condemn it and promote fairness and accountability.
10. Which of the following is unlawful to consume according to Islamic dietary laws?
The Quran lists blood among things prohibited for consumption; Muslims must avoid eating blood.
11. Eating an animal that was not slaughtered in the name of Allah is considered:
Animals must be slaughtered according to Islamic rites (with name of Allah); eating animals slaughtered otherwise is prohibited.
12. Using sorcery, charms or black magic (sihr) is in Islam:
Sihr involves invoking forbidden forces and deceit; it is condemned in the Quran and Hadith and considered sinful.
13. What is qadhf (slander) in Islamic teaching?
Qadhf is making false accusations about someone’s chastity; Islam severely forbids this and prescribes penalties for false accusers.
14. Why is lying prohibited in Islam?
Truthfulness is central to Islamic character; lying undermines relationships, causes injustice and is therefore forbidden.
15. What is the Islamic ruling on killing an innocent person?
The sanctity of human life is emphasized in the Quran; killing an innocent person is a grave sin and strictly prohibited.
16. Is taking or giving interest (riba) in business transactions allowed in Islam?
Riba is forbidden because it causes exploitation and social inequality; Islamic economics promotes fair trade instead.
17. Wearing clothes that intentionally expose the private parts in public is considered:
Modesty in dress is required for both sexes in Islam; intentionally exposing the awrah in public is prohibited.
18. How does Islam view mistreating or insulting neighbours?
Islam teaches good conduct toward neighbours and forbids harming or insulting them, as this damages community harmony.
19. What is the Islamic ruling on cheating in exams or assessments?
Cheating is dishonest and unjust; Islamic ethics require honesty and responsibility in studies and dealings.
20. Breaking a sincere promise is considered in Islam to be:
Upholding trusts and promises is a moral duty in Islam; breaking them is sinful and damages social trust.
21. If someone knowingly eats pork, what is the ruling?
Deliberately consuming pork is forbidden; there are different rulings for accidental consumption, but knowing consumption is haram.
22. Which of the following describes an example of bribery?
Bribery involves giving something of value to influence a public or private decision improperly; this is condemned in Islam.
23. Which of the following is considered a major sin (kabira) in Islam?
Shirk is the gravest sin in Islam because it violates the central belief in the oneness of Allah and is explicitly warned against in the Quran.
24. Mocking, ridiculing or humiliating others is considered in Islam to be:
Islam teaches honouring human dignity; mocking or humiliating others is sinful and damages relationships and community cohesion.
25. The Quran compares backbiting to eating the flesh of one's dead brother to emphasize that it is:
Surah Al-Hujurat (49:12) uses this strong image to show how harmful and repulsive backbiting is, teaching Muslims to avoid it.