GRADE 8 islamic religious education – Prohibitions in Islam Quiz
1. Which of the following is clearly prohibited (haram) in Islam and often mentioned along with intoxicants in the Quran?
The Quran forbids intoxicants and drunkenness. Consuming alcohol is considered haram because it impairs reason and leads to other sins.
2. Which food is explicitly prohibited for Muslims in the Quran?
The Quran specifically forbids eating pork. Pork and its products are considered impure and therefore prohibited.
3. What action is forbidden because it violates other people's property rights?
Stealing is explicitly prohibited in Islam because it harms others and violates their rights; honesty and respect for property are required.
4. Which of the following is a major prohibition because it takes an innocent life?
The Quran and Hadith strongly forbid unjust killing. Human life is sacred and taking it without right is a major sin.
5. Which behaviour is prohibited because it damages trust and relationships by not telling the truth?
Islam teaches honesty; lying breaks trust and is condemned in the Quran and Hadith.
6. What is forbidden because it speaks ill of someone behind their back and harms their reputation?
Backbiting is prohibited in Islam as it hurtfully describes a person in their absence; the Prophet warned against it.
7. Which practice is forbidden because it involves gaining from unfair interest and is exploitative?
Riba (usury/interest) is prohibited in Islam because it leads to injustice and exploitation in financial dealings.
8. Which action is prohibited because it involves wagering and relying on chance rather than effort?
Gambling is forbidden in Islam as it promotes greed, harms families, and depends on chance rather than honest effort.
9. What is forbidden because it involves making offerings or worship to anyone or anything besides Allah?
Shirk is the gravest prohibition in Islam; worshipping others alongside Allah contradicts the core belief in His oneness (tawhid).
10. Which action is forbidden because it gives false testimony and can harm justice?
False testimony undermines justice and is strictly forbidden in Islam; honesty in testimony is required.
11. Which is forbidden as it breaks the trust between people and is considered dishonourable?
Betraying trust is prohibited; Islam emphasizes fulfilling trusts and promises as moral obligations.
12. Which behaviour is forbidden because it disrespects parents, who are commanded to be treated kindly?
Disrespecting parents is prohibited; Islam strongly commands kindness, obedience, and good treatment of parents.
13. Which of the following is prohibited because it involves engaging with magic or superstitious harmful practices?
Practising harmful magic or sorcery is forbidden in Islam because it relies on forces other than Allah and causes harm.
14. Which sexual action is forbidden according to Islamic teachings outside a lawful marriage?
Sexual relations outside a lawful marriage are prohibited in Islam; sexual morality is protected through marriage.
15. Which act is forbidden because it harms society by encouraging envy and spreading lies about someone?
Slander is prohibited as it can destroy reputations and relationships; Islam condemns spreading false accusations.
16. Which business practice is prohibited because it involves cheating customers by giving less than what was agreed?
Cheating in trade is forbidden; honesty and fair measures are strongly emphasized in Islamic commerce.
17. Which food-related practice is forbidden because it involves eating animals that died without proper slaughter (carrion)?
Eating carrion is prohibited in Islam; animals must be slaughtered according to Islamic guidelines (halal).
18. Which act is forbidden because it involves taking bribes and perverting justice?
Bribery that affects justice and fairness is forbidden; Islam requires fairness and integrity in judgement.
19. Which behaviour is prohibited because it shows arrogance and self-superiority, which the Prophet warned against?
Arrogance is condemned in Islam; humility is praised and looking down on others is a moral failing.
20. Which statement describes a prohibited act because it harms social harmony by spreading falsehood for personal gain?
Spreading harmful rumours is forbidden as it destroys trust and community ties; truthfulness is required.
21. Which form of worship or practice is prohibited because it imitates religious rites that deny the oneness of Allah?
Any worship that associates partners with Allah is forbidden (shirk); worship must be directed only to Allah.
22. Which action is prohibited because it involves harming someone’s physical well-being without right?
Causing physical harm intentionally is forbidden; Islam values protection of life and dignity of people.
23. Which practice is prohibited because it involves making children learn and practise superstitions rather than reliance on Allah and knowledge?
Islam warns against superstition and practices that contradict tawhid and sound knowledge; children should be taught true, beneficial knowledge.
24. Which behaviour is prohibited because it destroys trust in agreements and weakens society when people break promises for selfish reasons?
Breaking oaths and promises unjustly is prohibited; Islam stresses the importance of keeping covenants and fulfilling commitments.
25. Which of the following is forbidden because it involves harming others by mocking or insulting their faith or identity?
Mockery and insults toward others' beliefs are forbidden; Islam teaches respect, good manners, and peaceful coexistence.