Grade 4 islamic religious education – Reforms Introduced by Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) Quiz
1. What important teaching did Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) introduce about how people should be treated?
The Prophet taught that all people are equal before Allah, so we must treat everyone fairly no matter their tribe or skin colour. This helps communities like those in Kenya live peacefully together.
2. Which cruel practice from the time before Islam did Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) forbid?
The Prophet strongly condemned and stopped the practice of killing baby girls, teaching that every child has the right to live and be cared for.
3. What reform did Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) promote to protect orphans?
He taught that orphans must be looked after, given food, shelter and education so they grow up safe and respected in the community.
4. How did Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) change inheritance rules for women?
Before Islam many women had no inheritance. The Prophet introduced rules that gave women clear shares so they would be financially protected.
5. Which teaching of the Prophet encourages children to learn and go to school?
Prophet Muhammad encouraged seeking knowledge for everyone. This helps children in Kenya and elsewhere to go to school and learn useful skills.
6. Which regular act of worship did Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) establish for Muslims to pray together?
The Prophet established the five daily prayers (Salah) to remind Muslims to remember Allah and to build a strong, caring community.
7. What is Zakat, a practice taught by Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.)?
Zakat is giving a portion of wealth to help the poor and needy. The Prophet made it a way to reduce poverty and support neighbours.
8. What did Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) say about honesty in trade?
He taught traders to be fair, use honest measures and not lie. This built trust in markets, which is important for families and businesses.
9. Which financial practice did the Prophet forbid because it hurts people who borrow money?
The Prophet forbade usury because it can make poor people poorer. He encouraged fair and kind ways of helping those in need.
10. How did Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) teach people to treat slaves?
While slavery existed in that time, the Prophet encouraged kind treatment and frequently urged people to free slaves, moving society toward better rights.
11. What did the Prophet say about a woman's agreement to marry?
Prophet Muhammad taught that a woman should agree to her marriage. Her choice and happiness are important in Islam.
12. Which important document did Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) create to bring peace between groups in Medina?
The Charter of Medina was an agreement that organised rights and duties of Muslims and other groups so they could live together peacefully.
13. Which change did the Prophet bring regarding how men and women dress?
The Prophet taught modesty in dress for men and women so people show respect for themselves and others in the community.
14. How did Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) say prisoners of war should be treated?
He taught mercy and fairness even to prisoners, encouraging their humane treatment and care rather than cruelty.
15. What kind of justice did Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) promote in the community?
The Prophet emphasised justice, meaning judges and leaders must be fair to all people, rich or poor, in every town including Kenyan communities.
16. What did the Prophet teach about being a good neighbour?
He encouraged looking after neighbours, sharing food and helping one another, which builds strong, caring neighbourhoods.
17. What famous example did Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) set to show all people are equal?
The Prophet reminded people that no one is better because of race or tribe; what matters is goodness and faith. This promotes unity in diverse places like Kenya.
18. Which weekly gathering did Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) establish for the Muslim community?
He made Friday a special day for communal prayer and learning, bringing people together to remember Allah and teach one another.
19. What did the Prophet teach about cleanliness and washing?
He taught that keeping the body, clothes and places clean is important and is linked to being good in faith and daily life.
20. What did Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) say about weights and measures in shops?
He told traders to be honest with scales and measurements so buyers are not cheated, which helps fairness in markets and homes.
21. How did the Prophet encourage people to respond when someone wrongs them?
Prophet Muhammad taught forgiveness and patience, helping communities to heal and live peacefully instead of continuing fights.
22. Which substance did Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) forbid because it harms people’s minds and bodies?
The Prophet forbade drinking alcohol and using intoxicants because they can harm people and families and lead to bad behaviour.
23. What did Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) say about the place of mothers in the family?
He taught that mothers have a very special place and must be shown love and care, something children learn at home and in school.
24. Which rule did the Prophet give about warfare and the environment?
He set rules to protect innocent people and nature during conflict, teaching that harming civilians or the environment is wrong.
25. How did Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) say leaders should make decisions in the community?
He encouraged leaders to ask advice and consult the community so decisions are better and fairer for everyone, a useful idea for schools and villages.