1) Identify some common forms of gambling.

1. Poker.
2. Slot machines.
3. Roulette.
4. Betting on sports.
5. All of the above.

2) Select a true statement with regards to the Islamic stance on the issue of gambling.

1. Gambling is regarded as an abomination of Satan's handwork.
2. Gambling is regarded as a hindrance from the remembrance of Allah and prayer.
3. Mere consideration of taking part in gambling is regarded to be blameworthy.
4. Gambling is regarded as Satan's tool to excite enmity and hatred amongst one another.
5. All of the above.

3) Identify the ill effects which can result from gambling.

1. It can discourage honest labor.
2. It can encourage greed, materialism and discontent.
3. It can encourage the 'get rich quick' thinking.
4. It can become a reckless investment of God-given resources.
5. All of the above.

4) A close Muslim friend of yours has developed a gambling addiction. After having lost a considerable amount of money and with the fear of going bankrupt he now wants to quit the evil habit. How would you advise him?

1. Advise him to seek help from a rehab center.
2. Advise him to repent and seek help from Allah by means of supplication.
3. Advise him to begin utilizing his spare time in activities that come under the scope of obedience to Allah.
4. All of the above.

5) Islam regards gambling as being:

1. permissible, although disliked.
2. forbidden.
3. permissible and encouraged.
4. prohibited, except when done with surplus money.