JSS 1 Islamic Studies Flashcards: Meaning, Forms and Effects of Corruption in Islam

Question 1

What is corruption from an Islamic perspective?

Accepted Answer

Abusing trust or power through dishonest and unjust conduct

Question 2

What is bribery?

Accepted Answer

Giving or receiving an improper benefit to influence a decision

Question 3

An officer demands money before doing a duty already paid for. This is _____.

Accepted Answer

bribery

Question 4

What is nepotism?

Accepted Answer

Giving unfair advantage to relatives or friends

Question 5

A manager hires an unqualified cousin over qualified applicants. This is _____.

Accepted Answer

nepotism

Question 6

What is dishonesty?

Accepted Answer

Deliberately deceiving or hiding the truth

Question 7

A student changes a score in the record book. This is _____.

Accepted Answer

dishonesty and corruption

Question 8

Using public money for personal shopping is _____.

Accepted Answer

misappropriation

Question 9

Why is corruption a betrayal of amanah?

Accepted Answer

It misuses a trust for wrongful gain.

Question 10

What happens to public services when funds are stolen?

Accepted Answer

They become weaker or incomplete.

Question 11

How does corruption affect trust in leaders?

Accepted Answer

It destroys trust.

Question 12

How can corruption affect the poor?

Accepted Answer

It can deny them services and opportunities.

Question 13

Why does bribery damage justice?

Accepted Answer

Decisions follow payment instead of truth and merit.

Question 14

A friend offers a gift so you will lie for him. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse the gift and tell the truth.

Question 15

What is the proper response when entrusted with class funds?

Accepted Answer

Keep clear records and use the money only for its purpose.

Question 16

Which value directly opposes corruption?

Accepted Answer

integrity

Question 17

How can institutions reduce corruption?

Accepted Answer

Use transparent rules, records and accountability.

Question 18

What should a Muslim do after benefiting from corruption?

Accepted Answer

Repent, stop, return rights and correct the harm.

Question 19

Why is exposing an accusation without evidence also wrong?

Accepted Answer

It may become slander and injustice.

Question 20

A corruption-free society is more likely to have _____.

Accepted Answer

justice, trust and fair development

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