1) What was Prophet Muhammad’s approach towards the topic of death?

1. He exhorted us to remember death.
2. He forbade us to remember death as it is a bad omen.
3. He discouraged us to think of death lest the fear overcomes one completely.
4. He encouraged us to take the matter of death lightly as it is inevitable.

2) What may one do when death approaches a loved one?

1. Visit the patient.
2. Ensure the patient is getting appropriate medical treatment.
3. Console and counsel the patient in this time of suffering and fear.
4. Pray with and for the patient.
5. All of the above.

3) In accordance to Islamic belief:

1. death will come to everyone.
2. death is unavoidable.
3. death is a certain part of life.
4. All of the above.

4) Select a true statement with regards to the treatment of the body of the deceased.

1. One should not kiss the deceased.
2. One should cover the face and head of the deceased even if he died in the state of ihram.
3. One should immediately close the eyes of the deceased and make du’a.
4. One should delay the burial as much as possible.

5) In what position is it best for a dying patient to lie in?

1. On his stomach.
2. On his left side facing the qiblah.
3. On his right side facing the qiblah.
4. None of the above.

6) When a person is dying what tasks should be undertaken?

1. Writing a will.
2. Settling or making arrangements for any debts one has.
3. Asking relatives and friends to conduct the funeral by carefully following the Sunnah.
4. All of the above.

7) What in accordance to Prophet Muhammad is the “destroyer of pleasures”?

1. Illness.
2. Death.
3. Old age.
4. Poverty.

8) Because seeing or learning of the death of a loved one can be sad and overwhelming, which of the following is permissible for him to do?

1. Weeping.
2. Screaming.
3. Beating the chest.
4. Pulling out ones’ hair and tearing one’s clothes.
5. All of the above.

9) How should a person deal with death when it begins to approach him?

1. By remaining patient.
2. By uttering all of one’s grievances and cursing Allah.
3. By engaging only in the state of hope of Allah’s mercy and not fearing Him.
4. By engaging in worship and not putting precious time in settling debts.

10) Select a true statement.

1. Death may be sudden hence there is no point in preparing for it.
2. Death is inevitable and requires no preparation in Islam.
3. Death is inevitable but there are certain things that a believer can do to prepare.
4. None of the above.