Grade 7 islamic religious education – Virtues in Islam Quiz

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

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

Truthfulness
Greed
Laziness
Bragging
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
Keeping all your money to yourself
Ignoring someone in need
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
Listening and helping them at home
Insulting them when angry
Avoiding them completely
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
Taking things that do not belong to you
Spreading rumours about friends
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?

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

Good manners include polite greetings and attentive behaviour toward teachers.

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

Neglect
Ingratitude
Envy
Shukr (gratitude)
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?

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

Islam encourages forgiveness and reconciling relationships rather than seeking revenge.

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

Boasting about achievements loudly
Interrupting people to talk about yourself
Showing off expensive things to friends
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
So people will praise you
Islam links physical cleanliness with spiritual purity
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?

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

Neighbourliness and compassion
Selfishness
Greed
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?

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

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

Pride
Humility and repentance (tawbah)
Stubbornness
Dishonesty
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?

Ignoring their advice
Listening politely and helping them when needed
Mocking their experience
Leaving them alone without help
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
Use blessings to help others and thank Allah
Waste what you have
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 makes you more popular on social media
It builds trust and shows honesty
It allows you to avoid responsibility
Promises are optional and unimportant
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
Thanking Allah and sharing success with others
Ignoring people who helped you
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?

Giving fair chances to everyone
Punishing someone without reason
Favouring friends during group marks
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?

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

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

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

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