Grade 7 islamic religious education – Virtues in Islam Quiz

1. Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'Akhlaq' in Islam?

Dates for Islamic festivals
Rules for how to pray
Moral character and good manners
Details of Islamic history
Explanation:

Akhlaq refers to a person's moral character, behaviour and good manners, which Islam encourages in daily life.

2. Which virtue encourages a Muslim to say the truth even when it is difficult?

Bragging
Laziness
Truthfulness
Greed
Explanation:

Truthfulness (sidq) is an important Islamic virtue; Muslims are taught to be honest even in hard situations.

3. What does the virtue 'Sabr' (patience) help a person do?

Give up when things are hard
Endure difficulties calmly
Avoid prayer
React quickly with anger
Explanation:

Sabr means patience and self-control; it helps a person remain calm and steady during trials.

4. Which action shows the Islamic virtue of generosity (sadaqah)?

Borrowing without returning
Ignoring someone in need
Keeping all your money to yourself
Giving food to a hungry neighbour
Explanation:

Generosity involves helping others, such as giving food to those who are hungry.

5. Which behaviour demonstrates respect for parents, a key virtue in Islam?

Shouting at them in public
Avoiding them completely
Insulting them when angry
Listening and helping them at home
Explanation:

Islam teaches showing kindness, obedience and help to parents as a form of high moral conduct.

6. What does 'Amanah' (trustworthiness) mean in daily life?

Breaking promises when convenient
Spreading rumours about friends
Taking things that do not belong to you
Keeping promises and returning what is entrusted
Explanation:

Amanah requires being honest with trusts and promises and returning other people's property.

7. Which of the following is an example of good manners (adab) at school?

Greeting the teacher politely and listening
Throwing rubbish in the classroom
Interrupting the teacher often
Copying friends’ work without permission
Explanation:

Good manners include polite greetings and attentive behaviour toward teachers.

8. Which virtue teaches Muslims to be thankful to Allah for blessings?

Shukr (gratitude)
Ingratitude
Envy
Neglect
Explanation:

Shukr means expressing thanks to Allah and appreciating blessings through words and actions.

9. What is an Islamic response when someone hurts you, according to the virtue of forgiveness?

Hold a grudge forever
Spread lies about them
Forgive them if possible
Seek revenge immediately
Explanation:

Islam encourages forgiveness and reconciling relationships rather than seeking revenge.

10. Which of these actions shows modesty (haya) as taught in Islam?

Interrupting people to talk about yourself
Showing off expensive things to friends
Boasting about achievements loudly
Dressing and speaking with humility
Explanation:

Haya involves modest behaviour and humility in dress and speech, avoiding arrogance and showing respect.

11. Why is cleanliness considered a virtue in Islam?

Because it is a modern trend
Islam links physical cleanliness with spiritual purity
So people will praise you
It only matters for appearance
Explanation:

Islam teaches that keeping clean supports both health and spiritual worship, like performing wudu before prayer.

12. Which virtue helps you control anger and avoid hurting others?

Sabr (patience) and self-control
Anger
Showing off strength
Being rude
Explanation:

Patience and self-control help manage anger and prevent harm to others, which is encouraged in Islam.

13. Helping a neighbour after a flood in your Kenyan community is an example of which virtue?

Greed
Neighbourliness and compassion
Selfishness
Indifference
Explanation:

Islam emphasises showing compassion and supporting neighbours, especially during hardship.

14. Which behaviour is discouraged because it breaks trust and harms community relations?

Helping at the mosque
Returning lost items
Backbiting (talking badly about someone behind their back)
Keeping a promise
Explanation:

Backbiting erodes trust and brings harm to relationships; Islam strongly warns against it.

15. What should a Muslim do when they receive more than they need, according to the virtue of contentment and generosity?

Sell everything secretly
Hoard for no reason
Waste the extra items
Share with those in need
Explanation:

Contentment and generosity encourage sharing surplus with others rather than wasting or hoarding.

16. Which virtue is shown when you sincerely apologise after making a mistake?

Stubbornness
Dishonesty
Pride
Humility and repentance (tawbah)
Explanation:

Being humble and repenting sincerely for mistakes is a valued virtue in Islam.

17. Which action shows respect for elders, a virtue taught in Islam and Kenyan culture?

Leaving them alone without help
Ignoring their advice
Mocking their experience
Listening politely and helping them when needed
Explanation:

Respecting elders includes listening, showing politeness and helping them, reflecting both Islamic and Kenyan values.

18. Which of the following is a sign of gratitude (shukr) in everyday life?

Complain about blessings
Waste what you have
Use blessings to help others and thank Allah
Hide your blessings from others
Explanation:

Showing gratitude involves thanking Allah and using blessings responsibly, including helping others.

19. Why is keeping promises important in Islam?

It allows you to avoid responsibility
It builds trust and shows honesty
Promises are optional and unimportant
It makes you more popular on social media
Explanation:

Keeping promises is essential for trust and honesty, which strengthen community and relationships.

20. Which practice reflects the Islamic virtue of humility in success?

Claiming all credit for yourself
Ignoring people who helped you
Thanking Allah and sharing success with others
Boasting about achievements loudly
Explanation:

Humility means acknowledging Allah’s help and sharing success rather than bragging or taking sole credit.

21. Which behaviour shows justice (adl) at school?

Favouring friends during group marks
Punishing someone without reason
Giving fair chances to everyone
Stealing others’ work
Explanation:

Justice means treating people fairly and giving equal opportunities, a key Islamic virtue.

22. Which choice is an example of good Islamic etiquette when greeting someone?

Ignoring them completely
Shouting to get attention
Saying Salam and smiling
Running away
Explanation:

Greeting with Salam and a friendly smile is encouraged in Islam and promotes kindness and peace.

23. What does the virtue of protecting the environment relate to in Islam?

Wastefulness and destruction
Destroying trees for fun
Using resources without thinking
Caring for Allah’s creation and avoiding harm
Explanation:

Islam teaches stewardship (khalifah) of the Earth, which includes protecting the environment and avoiding harm.

24. Which action demonstrates compassion towards the less fortunate, a virtue taught in Islam?

Donating clothes and helping at a community kitchen
Ignoring beggars in the street
Being rude to people who ask for help
Taking advantage of their situation
Explanation:

Compassion is shown by helping meet others’ needs, such as donating items or volunteering to feed the hungry.

25. Which of the following best shows the Islamic virtue of honesty in a school setting?

Keeping the pencil because you found it first
Returning a lost pencil to its owner even if no one saw you
Telling your friend you did the homework when you copied it
Blaming someone else for not finishing the group project
Explanation:

Honesty means doing what is right even when no one is watching. Returning the pencil shows truthfulness and trustworthiness, which Islam strongly encourages.

26. What is the best example of patience (sabr) as taught in Islam?

Giving up when things get hard
Exploding in anger when a sibling breaks your toy
Complaining loudly about every difficulty
Waiting calmly and asking for help when you cannot solve a maths problem
Explanation:

Patience in Islam includes staying calm during difficulties and seeking help responsibly. This shows control and trust in Allah while working to improve the situation.

27. Which action shows the virtue of gratitude (shukr)?

Always asking for more without appreciating what you have
Saying 'Alhamdulillah' and helping others after receiving a gift
Ignoring people who help you
Hiding a kind act so no one knows you are grateful
Explanation:

Gratitude in Islam combines thankfulness to Allah and showing appreciation through good deeds. Saying 'Alhamdulillah' and acting kindly reflects true shukr.

28. Which behaviour best reflects humility (tawadu')?

Boasting about your achievements to look better
Accepting praise politely and recognizing others' efforts
Refusing to learn from classmates because you think you know everything
Ignoring others' feelings when you are praised
Explanation:

Humility means not being proud and acknowledging the role of others and Allah. Accepting praise politely while appreciating others shows modesty.

29. What is an example of being generous (sadaqah) in your community?

Throwing away extra stationery instead of sharing
Only giving money when someone forces you
Keeping all your food to yourself even when others are hungry
Sharing your break-time snack with a classmate who has none
Explanation:

Generosity in Islam encourages sharing what we have, even small things. Sharing a snack helps others and builds a caring community.

30. Which choice best demonstrates respect for parents according to Islamic teachings?

Leaving home without telling them where you are going
Talking back loudly whenever they tell you something
Listening to their advice and helping with chores without arguing
Ignoring their instructions because your friends disagree
Explanation:

Islam places great importance on kindness and obedience to parents, provided their requests are not against Islam. Helping and listening shows respect and care.

31. Which action shows good manners (adab) when entering the classroom?

Walking in loudly and disturbing others
Ignoring the teacher and sitting at the back
Greeting the teacher and classmates politely
Throwing your bag and shouting at friends
Explanation:

Good manners in Islam include greeting others and behaving respectfully. A polite greeting creates a positive environment and reflects proper adab.

32. How should a Muslim respond when someone apologises for a mistake?

Holding a grudge and mentioning their mistake often
Forgiving them and moving on
Refusing to accept the apology and being rude
Spreading the story to embarrass them
Explanation:

Forgiveness is a valued virtue in Islam. Accepting sincere apologies promotes reconciliation and reflects the mercy taught by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

33. Which behaviour reflects trustworthiness (amanah)?

Returning a borrowed book on time and in good condition
Hiding the truth about your exam marks
Using a friend's money without permission
Losing someone else's item and blaming them
Explanation:

Amanah means being reliable and taking care of what others entrust to you. Returning a borrowed book properly shows responsibility and integrity.

34. Which action is a good example of promoting justice (adl) among classmates?

Always taking your friend's side without hearing others
Listening to both sides before deciding in a disagreement
Letting the strongest student decide everything
Punishing someone without knowing the facts
Explanation:

Justice in Islam means treating people fairly and hearing all sides. Listening before making a decision helps ensure fairness for everyone involved.

35. What is the Islamic response to someone who insults you, according to the virtue of patience and good conduct?

Spreading rumours about them to get back
Shouting back and starting a fight
Holding a long grudge and refusing to speak
Responding calmly or remaining silent rather than retaliating
Explanation:

Islam teaches controlling anger and responding with patience or silence. This prevents harm and reflects strong character inspired by prophetic teachings.

36. Which shows the virtue of honesty when taking a class test?

Using your phone to find answers secretly
Copying answers from your neighbour
Not cheating and answering questions with your own knowledge
Letting someone else write for you to get a better grade
Explanation:

Truthfulness and fairness are important in Islam. Doing your own work shows integrity and trust in Allah's plan for your efforts.

37. Which action best reflects compassion (rahma) towards animals?

Chasing animals away loudly for fun
Hurting animals to make people laugh
Feeding a stray dog or cat carefully and kindly
Ignoring an injured animal and walking on
Explanation:

Islam teaches mercy to all creatures. Caring gently for animals shows compassion and follows the example of kindness encouraged in the faith.

38. What does it mean to be truthful (sidq) in your speech?

Making promises you do not intend to keep
Exaggerating stories to impress friends
Saying whatever people want to hear to please them
Speaking honestly even when it is difficult
Explanation:

Truthfulness is a core Islamic virtue. Speaking honestly builds trust and pleasing Allah is more important than avoiding temporary trouble.

39. Which behaviour best shows self-control (mujahada) over bad habits?

Joining others in teasing someone to be accepted
Avoiding bad company and seeking good friends to stay on the right path
Copying wrong behaviour because it seems easier
Skipping prayer because friends make fun of you
Explanation:

Self-control in Islam includes protecting oneself from negative influences and choosing friends who encourage good morals and worship.

40. Which act is an example of fulfilling a promise (wafa' bi al-'ahd)?

Changing the plan every time to suit yourself
Returning to help your classmate as you promised after school
Saying you will do something and forgetting
Promising to help but always finding excuses
Explanation:

Keeping promises is emphasized in Islam. Fulfilling a commitment shows responsibility and trustworthiness to others and to Allah.

41. How does Islam encourage good treatment of neighbours?

Being kind, sharing, and helping neighbours when they need it
Only talking to them when you need something
Avoiding them completely so you never have to interact
Making noise and causing disturbance to show power
Explanation:

Islam places great importance on good neighbourliness. Kindness and helpfulness build a strong, caring community.

42. Which choice best shows modesty in behaviour and speech?

Speaking politely and dressing in a way that does not show off
Using rude words to get attention
Bragging about your family's wealth to impress others
Making fun of people who dress differently
Explanation:

Modesty in Islam covers both behaviour and appearance. Polite speech and humble dress reflect modesty and respect for others.

43. Which action demonstrates the virtue of responsibility (taklif) at home?

Doing your household chores without being asked
Ignoring family rules because they are inconvenient
Breaking things and blaming others
Waiting for someone else to always do everything
Explanation:

Responsibility means fulfilling duties towards family and community. Taking initiative with chores shows maturity and respect.

44. What is the best Islamic approach to dealing with anger?

Taking deep breaths or sitting down until you calm down
Holding on to anger and seeking revenge later
Shouting and hurting someone when you feel angry
Throwing objects to show how upset you are
Explanation:

Islam advises controlling anger and calming oneself. Practical steps like breathing and stepping away prevent harm and reflect good character.

45. Which behavior best shows fairness when teachers assign group marks?

Taking more credit than you earned because you are louder
Giving every group member credit for the work they actually did
Blaming others for the group's poor work to save yourself
Letting one hardworking student carry the whole group's tasks
Explanation:

Fairness requires acknowledging everyone's contribution. Islam teaches justice and equity, so credit should reflect effort and honesty.

46. Which action best shows thankfulness to Allah through actions (practical shukr)?

Hiding your blessings from others to keep them for yourself
Ignoring your responsibilities because you feel entitled
Only saying 'thanks' but wasting what you have
Using your skills and time to help others as a way of saying thanks
Explanation:

Practical gratitude means using blessings to do good. Helping others with your time and skills is a meaningful way to express shukr to Allah.

47. Which of these shows good speech according to Islamic virtues?

Speaking kindly and avoiding gossip about classmates
Telling lies to make yourself look better
Using mean jokes to make others laugh at someone
Spreading rumours to be the centre of attention
Explanation:

Islam encourages good and truthful speech. Avoiding gossip and speaking kindly protects others' dignity and strengthens relationships.

48. How can a young Muslim show gratitude to their parents in a simple daily way?

Answering them rudely when they ask for help
Ignoring them unless they give you things
Helping them with small tasks and speaking respectfully
Expecting them to do everything for you without thanks
Explanation:

Serving and speaking respectfully to parents is a practical form of gratitude in Islam. Small daily acts of kindness honour their care and sacrifice.

49. Which of the following demonstrates a Muslim's duty to the community (ummah) through good character?

Spreading lies to make yourself popular
Taking advantage of others to get ahead
Volunteering to help clean the local mosque or community area
Only focusing on your own needs and ignoring community problems
Explanation:

Serving the community is encouraged in Islam. Volunteering shows responsibility, care, and the good character expected of a Muslim.