Grade 4 islamic religious education – Significance of Tawhid Quiz

1. What does Tawhid mean for a Muslim?

Belief in many gods who share power
Belief that there is only one God (Allah)
Belief that good deeds alone are enough
Belief that no one created the world
Explanation:

Tawhid means believing in the oneness of Allah — that only Allah is God and there is no partner with Him.

2. Why is Tawhid important in a Muslim's life in Kenya and everywhere?

It teaches that we must copy other religions exactly
It tells people to avoid all food from other cultures
It helps Muslims know who deserves worship and trust
It says we must not pray at home
Explanation:

Tawhid guides a Muslim to worship and trust only Allah, which shapes how they pray, make choices, and live.

3. Which of the following is an example of worship that shows Tawhid?

Praying to a tree for help
Doing nothing and hoping for luck
Praying to Allah alone in the mosque
Asking a neighbor's picture to answer a prayer
Explanation:

Worshiping Allah alone, such as praying to Him in the mosque, shows belief in His oneness (Tawhid).

4. What is shirk, the opposite of Tawhid?

Associating partners with Allah or worshiping others besides Him
Helping in charity
Being kind to neighbours
Learning about animals
Explanation:

Shirk means giving Allah partners or worshiping others besides Him, which contradicts Tawhid.

5. Which action is an example of shirk for a 9-year-old child?

Helping parents with chores
Saying ‘Bismillah’ before eating
Praying to a statue instead of Allah
Reading the Quran in school
Explanation:

Praying to a statue is worshiping something other than Allah, which is shirk and opposes Tawhid.

6. How does Tawhid affect a Muslim's trust (tawakkul)?

It teaches to trust only money and luck
It says trust is not needed
It teaches Muslims to trust Allah and ask Him for help
It tells people to trust only friends
Explanation:

Tawhid encourages believers to rely on Allah for help while also trying their best, showing trust in His power.

7. Which of these shows believers acting according to Tawhid in the community?

Bullying classmates for being different
Stealing from shops
Refusing to go to mosque ever
Helping others because Allah loves goodness
Explanation:

Helping others reflects belief in Allah and following His commands, showing the moral effects of Tawhid.

8. Tawhid al-Rububiyyah means believing that:

Allah is the only Creator and Sustainer of everything
People should worship many creators
Names of things are more important than their maker
Animals control the weather
Explanation:

Tawhid al-Rububiyyah is belief that Allah alone created and maintains the universe.

9. Tawhid al-Uluhiyyah (or worship) means:

Never going to the mosque
Believing only in good luck
Worshipping many things equally
Worshipping Allah alone and directing prayers only to Him
Explanation:

Tawhid al-Uluhiyyah focuses on directing all acts of worship — like prayer and supplication — only to Allah.

10. Why should a child say 'La ilaha illa Allah' (There is no god but Allah)?

To show they believe in the oneness of Allah
To copy friends without meaning
To scare animals away
To get more sweets
Explanation:

Saying 'La ilaha illa Allah' affirms Tawhid — that only Allah is worthy of worship.

11. Which is a good way for a family in Kenya to teach children Tawhid?

Forbidding all questions about faith
Reading simple Quran stories and talking about Allah’s oneness
Telling children to learn only from television
Never talking about religion at home
Explanation:

Using simple stories and family discussion helps children understand Tawhid in an age-appropriate way.

12. How does understanding Tawhid help a child make choices?

It helps them choose right and wrong based on Allah’s teachings
It tells them to ignore parents
It makes them copy others even if wrong
It makes them avoid school
Explanation:

Belief in Tawhid guides moral choices because children learn to follow Allah’s commands and avoid harmful actions.

13. Which of these shows respect to Allah’s names and attributes (part of Tawhid)?

Saying false things about neighbors
Ignoring prayers completely
Learning that Allah is Most Merciful and showing mercy to others
Calling people names for fun
Explanation:

Understanding Allah’s attributes like mercy encourages children to act mercifully, reflecting Tawhid in behavior.

14. What should a Muslim do if someone tells them to pray to a person or thing instead of Allah?

Agree and pray to the person
Immediately stop being Muslim
Explain gently that Muslims worship only Allah
Hide and never pray to anyone
Explanation:

A kind and clear explanation helps maintain Tawhid and teaches others about worshiping only Allah.

15. Which sentence shows correct belief in Tawhid?

Allah alone hears my prayers and helps me
My toy can answer my prayers
Money can replace Allah
Only my friends decide my future
Explanation:

Believing that Allah alone hears and helps is central to Tawhid; others cannot truly do that.

16. How can children show Tawhid in school in Kenya?

Cheating in tests to get prizes
Being rude to classmates for fun
Being honest, kind and remembering Allah in their actions
Stealing school items
Explanation:

Good character and remembering Allah while doing tasks show the effect of Tawhid on behavior.

17. Why should Muslims avoid superstitions that say objects bring luck instead of Allah?

Because objects belong to someone else
Because only Allah controls all affairs and objects cannot replace Him
Because superstitions are expensive
Because objects are always dangerous
Explanation:

Belief in Tawhid means trusting Allah alone for help, not objects or superstitions.

18. Which example shows Tawhid in action during a problem at home?

Blaming a picture on the wall
Praying to Allah, asking for guidance, and then trying to help
Shouting at everyone without reason
Ignoring the problem while hoping for magic
Explanation:

Combining prayer to Allah with taking responsible action shows trust in Allah (Tawhid) and good behaviour.

19. How does Tawhid help Muslims live together in a country like Kenya?

It teaches respect, kindness and fairness because all are accountable to Allah
It bans all friendships
It says only people from one city can be Muslim
It tells people to separate from everyone
Explanation:

Tawhid motivates believers to treat others well, knowing everyone answers to Allah, which helps peaceful living.

20. Which of these is NOT part of Tawhid as taught in Islam?

Believing that saints or objects are equal partners with Allah
Trusting Allah for help
Believing Allah is the only God
Worshipping Allah alone
Explanation:

Thinking saints or objects are partners with Allah is shirk and contradicts Tawhid; the other choices support Tawhid.

21. When you learn about Tawhid at age 9, what should you practice first?

Skipping school every day
Refusing to talk to family
Breaking household rules
Saying simple statements of faith and understanding Allah is one
Explanation:

Starting with basic statements of faith and understanding helps a young child build correct belief in Tawhid.

22. Which action shows respect for the idea that Allah has the best names (part of Tawhid)?

Using words that hurt others for fun
Copying other children’s names
Making up new gods with nicer names
Learning and using Allah’s names like The Merciful in daily life
Explanation:

Knowing and reflecting on Allah’s names helps a child understand His qualities and strengthens Tawhid.

23. How can a teacher help children understand Tawhid in a classroom?

Force children to memorize without explaining
Punish anyone who asks about religion
Use simple stories, examples from daily life and encourage questions
Only teach maths and never mention faith
Explanation:

Age-appropriate stories, real-life examples and open discussion help children grasp Tawhid better.

24. Which of the following shows a correct belief in Allah’s power (part of Tawhid)?

Knowing Allah can do everything and asking Him in prayer
Thinking neighbors control the weather
Believing toys decide who will pass exams
Believing the moon is a human
Explanation:

Belief that Allah is All-Powerful and turning to Him in prayer reflects Tawhid.

25. What is a simple way to explain to a 9-year-old why Tawhid matters?

It says we should never laugh
It tells us to ignore everyone
It promises we will have no problems
It tells us there is one true Creator to love, obey and trust
Explanation:

Tawhid teaches that Allah is the only Creator worthy of love, obedience and trust, which guides a Muslim's life.