Quranic Guidelines (Surah An-Nur, 24:27)
According to Surah An-Nur (24:27), which of the following best represents the purpose of asking permission before entering a house?
A. To show off manners
B. To maintain privacy and respect
C. To follow cultural norms only
D. To avoid punishmen
B. To maintain privacy and respect
One goal of learning Islamic manners is to treat others with ______.
respect
Before entering someone’s home, you should always:
A. Knock and rush in
B. Ask permission
C. Ignore the rule
D. Enter quietly
B. Ask permission
A reflection question before entering a room could be: “______________________________”
Would I like someone to enter my space without asking?
Before entering a shared space, what practice ensures both ethical behavior and adherence to Islamic manners?
Requesting permission from the person occupying the space.
In Arabic, the part of the verse that commands believers to ask permission is:
A. وَأَقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ
B. وَلَا تَدْخُلُوا بُيُوتًا غَيْرَ بُيُوتِكُمْ حَتَّى تُسْتَأْذَنُوا
C. إِنَّ اللَّهَ غَفُورٌ رَحِيمٌ
D. وَقُولُوا لِلنَّاسِ حُسْنًا
B. وَلَا تَدْخُلُوا بُيُوتًا غَيْرَ بُيُوتِكُمْ حَتَّى تُسْتَأْذَنُوا
Understanding this Islamic manner helps build ______ and ______ in the community.
peace; harmony
To prevent conflict, always wait for:
A. Silence
B. A response from the people inside
C. A set amount of time
D. Approval from teachers
B. A response from the people inside
Thinking about asking permission helps you connect this Islamic manner to school principles of ______ and ______.
respect; consideration for others
In what way does pausing for a response before entering a room demonstrate respect for social and religious norms?
It shows consideration for others’ privacy and avoids unintentional intrusion.
After asking permission, Muslims should:
A. Enter immediately without greeting
B. Greet those inside with “السلام عليكم”
C. Wait silently outside
D. Only enter if no one answers
B. Greet those inside with “السلام عليكم”
Practicing Islamic manners reflects positively on you and the school’s guiding principle of ______.
Torch
If you forget to ask permission, the best way to prevent hurt feelings is to:
A. Leave quietly
B. Apologize sincerely
C. Blame someone else
D. Ignore the situation
B. Apologize sincerely
Reflecting on asking permission shows that you value a person’s ______.
privacy
How can consistently observing permission-seeking behavior prevent long-term interpersonal conflicts in communal environments?
It establishes trust, reduces misunderstandings, and fosters a culture of respect.
The wisdom behind this rule primarily serves to protect:
A. Property only
B. Privacy and respect
C. Wealth
D. Appearance
B. Privacy and respect
Learning objectives include applying these manners in everyday situations, including ______, ______, and ______.
school, friends’ homes, public places
To avoid invading privacy, avoid entering rooms that are:
A. Empty
B. Private or off-limits
C. Shared
D. Outdoors
B. Private or off-limits
A question to encourage thinking about conflict prevention is: “______________________________”
How can asking permission reduce conflicts?
Respecting personal and private spaces directly reinforces which moral or spiritual principle emphasized in the Quran?
Upholding the dignity and privacy of others.
Practicing this manner can prevent conflicts in which of the following environments?
A. Only homes
B. Family, school, or community spaces
C. Online spaces only
D. Public parks only
B. Family, school, or community spaces
A key takeaway is that following these manners shows awareness and care for others’ ______, ______, and ______.
feelings, privacy, property
Practicing asking permission daily helps prevent misunderstandings and strengthens:
A. Mindfulness and personal boundaries
B. Popularity
C. Sports skills
D. Test performance
A. Mindfulness and personal boundaries
Applying this manner in school can prevent disputes and show care for classmates’ ______ and ______.
feelings; personal space
If you always respect people’s private spaces, what important thing are you really protecting, even if they don’t say anything?
Their trust and feelings.