1) Identify from the following, major sins that are regarded to be more serious in their nature with regards to maintaining faith and practicing Islam.

1. Not performing the prayer or paying zakah.
2. Not performing Hajj when being able to and gambling.
3. Showing disrespect to one's parents and stealing.
4. All of the above.

2) Select a true statement.

1. There are in total only seven major sins.
2. There are more than seven major sins.
3. There are about three thousand major sins in total mentioned in the Quran and authentic ahadith.
4. Not paying zakah is a minor sin.

3) Major sins also include sins that go against the basic ideals of trustworthiness. Which of the following acts goes against this ideal?

1. Bearing false witness.
2. Lying.
3. Backbiting.
4. All of the above.

4) As humans we may fall into errors and sins therefore:

1.  it is hopeless to make any effort to avoid sins.
2. we should make an even greater effort to try our best to avoid all sins.
3. we can only make an effort to avoid the major ones.
4. None of the above.

5) In order to avoid many sins a person:

1. should encourage others to perform it on his behalf.
2. should consciously avoid indulging in only the major sins.
3. should observe the five pillars of Islam, regularly read the Quran and keep oneself busy with the remembrance of Allah, so that it leaves very little spare time in which sinful behavior can occur.
4. should become a recluse and never leave the house.

6) Allah will forgive and go on forgiving until:

1. He runs out of patience.
2. He runs out of forgiveness.
3. He changes His nature.
4. He decides to bring to life a new species.
5. The final Hour is almost upon us.

7) Which of the following sins is regarded as major due to its harm to families and communities?

1. Not doing the supplications of morning and evening.
2. Severing ties with ex-colleagues.
3. Drinking alcohol.
4. None of the above.