Neco 2024 Islamic Religious Studies Question 34

Practice objective / multiple choice question 34 from the 2024 Neco Islamic Religious Studies examination.

Neco 2024 Islamic Religious Studies Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 34 NECO • 2024 • ISLAMIC_RELIGIOUS_STUDIES • objective

A neighbour is observed stealing food because his family is starving. You are aware of this and have three possible actions: (A) keep silent to avoid conflict, (B) privately advise the neighbour to stop stealing and offer to help find lawful means of food, (C) report the neighbour to the authorities. According to Islamic ethical principles, which action is most appropriate and why?

Answer Options

A. C - report the neighbour to the authorities, because upholding the law is the foremost duty in Islam.
Correct Answer B. B - privately advise and help the neighbour, because Islam prioritises gentle correction and preserving life while avoiding unnecessary harm.
C. D - ignore the situation and hope the neighbour finds food, because personal responsibility lies with the individual.
D. A - keep silent to avoid conflict, because preserving community harmony outweighs intervening in personal matters.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
B - privately advise and help the neighbour, because Islam prioritises gentle correction and preserving life while avoiding unnecessary harm.

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This is Neco 2024 Islamic Religious Studies Question 34. It is one of the objective questions from the 2024 Neco Islamic Religious Studies examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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