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?

Bragging
Laziness
Greed
Truthfulness
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?

Endure difficulties calmly
React quickly with anger
Give up when things are hard
Avoid prayer
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
Giving food to a hungry neighbour
Keeping all your money to yourself
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?

Avoiding them completely
Shouting at them in public
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?

Keeping promises and returning what is entrusted
Taking things that do not belong to you
Spreading rumours about friends
Breaking promises when convenient
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
Interrupting the teacher often
Greeting the teacher politely and listening
Throwing rubbish in the classroom
Explanation:

Good manners include polite greetings and attentive behaviour toward teachers.

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

Neglect
Shukr (gratitude)
Ingratitude
Envy
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?

Forgive them if possible
Spread lies about them
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?

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

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

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

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

Dishonesty
Stubbornness
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?

Ignoring their advice
Mocking their experience
Leaving them alone without help
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?

Hide your blessings from others
Use blessings to help others and thank Allah
Complain about blessings
Waste what you have
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 allows you to avoid responsibility
Promises are optional and unimportant
It builds trust and shows honesty
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?

Boasting about achievements loudly
Claiming all credit for yourself
Thanking Allah and sharing success with others
Ignoring people who helped you
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
Stealing others’ work
Punishing someone without reason
Giving fair chances to everyone
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
Running away
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
Wastefulness and destruction
Destroying trees for fun
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?

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

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