Grade 7 islamic religious education – Shirk Quiz
1. What is the best definition of shirk in Islam?
Shirk means associating partners with Allah or believing in multiple gods; praying, fasting and giving charity are acts of worship that do not describe shirk.
2. Which of the following is an example of major shirk (shirk al-akbar)?
Major shirk involves directing worship to something or someone other than Allah, such as idol worship. The other options are sins or acts but not major shirk.
3. Which statement shows an act of minor shirk (shirk asghar)?
Minor shirk includes actions like ostentation (showing off) in worship. Denying Allah and worshipping other beings are major shirk; refusing to pray is a sin but not specifically minor shirk.
4. Why is shirk considered a very serious sin in Islam?
Shirk denies Tawhid (the oneness of Allah), undermining the foundation of Islamic belief. The other options are unrelated or incorrect.
5. Which of these is an example of ascribing divine attributes to someone besides Allah?
Attributing God's exclusive powers (like creating or giving life and death) to someone else is a form of shirk. The other activities are good deeds and not shirk.
6. Which action helps a Muslim avoid shirk?
Studying the oneness of Allah and keeping Allah in mind strengthens faith and helps avoid shirk. The other choices are harmful or irrelevant.
7. How should a Muslim respond if someone asks them to worship a saint as a god?
Islam teaches that worship must be directed to Allah alone; accepting worship of others would be shirk. Avoiding conflict or secret worship would still be wrong.
8. Which of the following is NOT an example of shirk?
Asking Allah for help is proper worship and not shirk. The other options involve assigning divine status or powers to others, which is shirk.
9. What type of shirk occurs when someone believes a prophet or angel can share Allah's divinity?
Believing that prophets or angels share Allah's divinity is major shirk because it attributes divinity to others. The other options are unrelated religious terms.
10. Which phrase shows belief in Tawhid and avoids shirk?
The shahada affirms the oneness of Allah and denies association; the other phrases attribute divine powers to things or people, which is shirk.
11. Why is calling on Allah directly encouraged instead of calling on objects or idols?
Islam teaches that only Allah has ultimate power and knowledge to answer prayers; idols and objects cannot do so. The other choices are silly and not reasons in Islam.
12. What should a Muslim do if they accidentally commit shirk by showing off in prayer?
Accidental or minor shirk must be corrected through sincere repentance and renewing pure intention. The other responses are wrong and make the situation worse.
13. Which of these beliefs is closest to polytheism, which Islam calls shirk?
Polytheism — belief in many gods — is the core of shirk. The other beliefs are not polytheistic.
14. How can Muslim families in Kenya teach children to avoid shirk?
Teaching children Tawhid and proper worship prevents shirk. Ignoring religion or following false claims leads to confusion and possible shirk.
15. Which of the following is an example of treating a righteous person as an intermediary in a way that becomes shirk?
Accepting a righteous person as having divine power to grant wishes replaces trust in Allah and can be shirk. Respecting elders or seeking help are proper actions when done without attributing divinity.
16. Which type of statement would be considered shirk in speech?
Attributing Allah's unique power to charms or other things is shirk. Praising Allah, making dua, or thanking friends are not shirk.
17. What is a healthy response when learning about historical idol worship in school?
Learning about past practices helps students appreciate Tawhid and avoid shirk. Other responses are inappropriate or disrespectful.
18. Which practise is allowed and does NOT lead to shirk?
Direct prayer to Allah is correct Islamic practice. Assigning divine powers to saints, pictures, or magic are forms of shirk or major sins.
19. Which Quranic teaching helps prevent shirk?
The Qur'an repeatedly teaches Tawhid — worship of Allah alone — which prevents shirk. The other statements promote or describe shirk or neglect of faith.
20. Which behaviour at school could lead to shirk if not corrected?
Turning a person into an object of worship because of claimed miracles is shirk. The other behaviours are normal school activities and not shirk.
21. How does Tawhid differ from shirk?
Tawhid affirms the oneness of Allah, while shirk is the opposite — associating partners with Allah. The other choices are nonsense.
22. Which of the following actions shows reliance on Allah and avoids shirk?
Islam recommends asking Allah for help while also taking responsible action; relying on charms or claiming objects answer prayers leads to shirk.
23. Which belief about objects is an example of shirk?
Believing amulets or objects have divine power apart from Allah is shirk. Using ordinary objects for practical purposes is not shirk.
24. What is the correct Islamic attitude toward asking righteous people to make dua for you?
Requesting others to pray is allowed, but making them objects of worship or relying on them as divine would be shirk.
25. Which of these describes a clear way to teach classmates about avoiding shirk?
Teaching the oneness of Allah with simple examples helps classmates avoid shirk. The other options are harmful or wrong.
26. What is the meaning of 'shirk' in Islamic belief?
Shirk means assigning partners or equals to Allah in His Lordship, worship, or attributes. It opposes Tawhid (the oneness of Allah) and is the gravest sin in Islam.
27. Which of the following is an example of major shirk (shirk al-akbar)?
Major shirk includes worshipping or directing acts of worship to anything besides Allah, such as idols, statues, or humans.
28. What is 'minor shirk' (shirk al-asghar)?
Minor shirk involves hidden acts such as doing good deeds to show off; these corrupt worship but do not amount to leaving Islam like major shirk does.
29. Which statement is an example of shirk in belief (aqidah)?
Attributing Allah's unique attributes (such as eternal existence or absolute power) to someone else is disbelief by associating partners with Allah.
30. Which of these actions is considered avoiding shirk?
Acknowledging Allah's knowledge and sovereignty shows Tawhid and avoids attributing divine powers to others.
31. Which of the following is an example of 'riya' (showing off)?
Riya' means performing acts of worship to gain praise or status from people, which is a form of minor shirk because the intention is not for Allah alone.
32. Which practice is clearly a form of major shirk related to seeking help?
Directing worship or exclusive prayer to anyone other than Allah, believing they alone respond, is major shirk. Asking others to pray for you is allowed if Allah remains the One worshipped.
33. What is a correct Muslim response when someone claims a human has divine powers?
Islam teaches Tawhid: only Allah has divine attributes. Muslims should reject claims that assign divine powers to humans.
34. Which of the following things can lead to shirk if relied on in place of Allah's help?
Thinking that talismans or charms act independently of Allah and have inherent power is a form of shirk because it attributes power to created things.
35. What should a Muslim do if they committed shirk unknowingly and later realised it?
Islam emphasises tawbah (repentance). If someone unknowingly committed shirk, they should repent, ask Allah's forgiveness, and abandon the act.
36. Which type of worship makes an act belong to shirk?
Worship directed to others besides Allah (e.g., praying to a person or idol) is the essence of major shirk.
37. Which of the following is NOT a form of shirk?
Recognising Allah's will and making effort is Tawhid. The other options are forms of major or minor shirk.
38. How can students avoid falling into minor shirk when doing good deeds at school?
Pure intention for Allah removes riya' and ensures acts are rewarded. Doing good for praise risks minor shirk.
39. Which phrase shows belief in Tawhid and rejects shirk?
The shahadah affirms Allah's oneness and exclusive right to worship, directly opposing shirk.
40. Which is an example of shirk in practices related to graves?
Asking the dead to grant requests as if they can respond independently is shirk. Visiting graves and praying for the deceased are acceptable when Allah is still worshipped alone.
41. What is the consequence of committing major shirk according to Islamic teaching?
Major shirk (associating partners with Allah) is considered apostasy; one must repent sincerely to return to Islam.
42. Which of these statements describes human intercession correctly so it does not become shirk?
Islam allows belief in intercession only if it is by Allah's permission. Claiming independent divine power for anyone is shirk.
43. Which of the following best describes tawhid as it contrasts with shirk?
Tawhid is the doctrine of Allah's oneness in His lordship (rububiyyah), worship (uluhiyyah), and names/attributes (asma wa sifat), which opposes shirk.
44. Which action is an example of avoiding shirk during celebrations in Kenya?
Keeping worship exclusive to Allah and avoiding belief in objects' independent power preserves Tawhid during celebrations.
45. Which of the following is a correct classroom activity to teach about shirk and tawhid?
Using real-life scenarios and focusing on sincere intention helps students understand how to avoid shirk in daily life.
46. Which of the following is considered a verbal form of minor shirk?
Swearing by other than Allah in a way that gives it divine status is a form of minor shirk; proper practice is to swear only by Allah.
47. Why is it wrong to believe that a photograph or picture can answer prayers?
Attributing the ability to answer prayers to created things like pictures is shirk, since only Allah has such power.
48. Which of these is a healthy way to discuss differences in belief about shirk among classmates?
Discussing religious issues respectfully and using trusted sources helps students learn while avoiding confusion and conflict.
49. Which of the following best explains how supplication (dua) avoids shirk?
Supplicating directly to Allah and trusting Him to answer is Tawhid; relying on objects or people to answer independently would be shirk.
50. Which of these teacher-led activities helps students recognise minor shirk in everyday life?
Role-play helps students identify riya' and learn to purify intentions, which prevents minor shirk.
51. Which action shows an attitude of Tawhid when someone achieves success at school?
Recognising Allah's role and being humble reflect Tawhid and avoid attributing success to created things or selfish pride.
52. Which of the following is a correct way to teach children about avoiding shirk at home?
Teaching that worship belongs to Allah alone and training sincere intentions helps children avoid both major and minor shirk.