1) In Islam, sins:

1. are of different types and degrees.
2. are not always harmful to the soul.
3. are to be avoided only if they are the ‘major’ ones.
4. are not dangerous if repeated as long as they are of a ‘lesser’ degree.

2) Select a true statement.

1. According to Islam there are no impediments when it comes to purifying the soul.
2. Desires and doubts are the most important impediments to purifying the soul.
3. There is no hope for the person faced with impediments whilst trying to purify the soul.
4. None of the above.

3) Which of the following are the greatest sins anyone can commit?

1. Arrogance and pride.
2. Lying and deceiving.
3. Disbelief (kufr) and shirk.
4. Cheating and stealing.

4) How does a person maintain restraint on the desires that act as impediments to purifying the soul?

1. By binding himself to the limits set by the Quran and the Sunnah.
2. By dipping yourself in holy water.
3. By actively joining yoga and reiki classes.
4. None of the above.

5) Arrogance is one of the most important sins of the heart for which the Prophet Muhammad said that whoever has:

1. a ton of weight of arrogance in his heart shall not enter Paradise.
2. a grain’s weight of arrogance in his heart shall not enter Paradise.
3. a brick’s weight of arrogance in his heart shall not enter Paradise.
4. a hair’s weight of arrogance in his heart shall not enter Paradise.

6) Through which of the following can the sins of disbelief (kufr) and shirk be removed?

1. prayers of another believer.
2. good deeds.
3. hardships endured in life.
4. None of the above.