1) Which of the following practices are permitted during the state of Ihram irrespective of whether it is a male or female Muslim?

1. Consummating marriage.
2. Sexual intercourse.
3. Hunting game animals.
4. None of the above.

2) With regards to the state of Ihram, identify the praiseworthy practice(s) specific for men.

1. Having a ritual bath before entering the state of Ihram.
2. Saying the Talbiyah quietly to themselves after entering the state of Ihram.
3. Performing an obligatory prayer after entering the state of Ihram.
4. None of the above.

3) Identify the practice(s) that should be avoided by women in the state of Ihram.

1. Covering the head directly with a hat.
2. Wearing gloves.
3. Wearing sewn garments.
4. All of the above.

4) 'Mahdthoorat' of Ihram, are actions that are not lawful in the state of Ihram. These actions:

1. apply only to men.
2. apply only to women.
3. are divided into three categories of which some are specific to men, specific to women and some are relevant to both.
4. None of the above.

5) Identify the prohibited practice(s) related to both men and women during the state of Ihram.

1. Wearing perfume.
2. Cutting hair or shaving it from any part of the body.
3. Clipping fingernails and toenails.
4. All of the above.

6) Identify some of the odd practices carried out by some whilst performing Umrah.

1. Chanting Talbiyah in a unison voice with a group.
2. Making a specific supplication at each of the corners of the Kabah.
3. Seeking blessings from the Kabah by wiping its walls with a cloth.
4. All of the above.

7) Bilal, a new Muslim has studied the rites of Umrah in great detail from authentic sources, yet when he arrives to perform the Umrah he finds many people practicing certain actions which he has not read or heard of. He is confused as to whether he should follow them as well. What is your advice for him?

1. He should not give into popular beliefs carried by some; rather he should always follow the example of Prophet Muhammad and be mindful of such beliefs.
2. He should follow the popular beliefs to be on the safe side lest his Umrah be regarded as less spiritual than theirs.
3. Being a new Muslim he should blindly accept and learn from what he sees other Muslims doing since they probably know better.
4. None of the above.