1) Identify what distinguishes backbiting from slander.

1. Backbiting is if what is said is true, whereas slander is a lie.
2. Backbiting is if what is said is a lie, whereas slander is when the statement is true.
3. Backbiting and slander, both mean the same thing.
4. Backbiting includes ridicule, whereas slander does not.

2) Islam teaches that if people are being ridiculed or backbitten in our presence we should:

1. join in, and mention other negative things that we know about the person.
2. defend the honor of the person being backbitten or ridiculed.
3. listen silently and not add anything from ourselves.
4. have a good laugh and take it simply as a form of amusement and a pastime.

3) What is backbiting?

1. Lying about someone.
2. Mentioning something true about someone in his absence that which he would dislike.
3. Abusing someone in front of others.
4. Ridiculing someone in front of others.

4) What is inclusive under the act of backbiting?

1. Making fun of people by negative facial expressions while they are unaware.
2. Making fun of people by hand gestures while they are unaware.
3. Making fun of people by mentioning something true about them behind their backs.
4. All of the above.

5) Jane has recently learned what Islam teaches about gossip. Samira, her friend, likes to call her and gossip about others who attend the mosque. What should Jane do?

1. Jane should hang up on Samira.
2. Jane can change the topic politely as it is not allowed for her to listen to gossip.
3. Jane is fine with it as long as Samira is doing all the gossip.
4. None of the above.

6) What is the Islamic ruling on backbiting?

1. Backbiting is permitted in Islam unconditionally.
2. Backbiting is prohibited in Islam except in certain situations.
3. Backbiting is discouraged in Islam.
4. Islam maintains a relaxed approach with regards to backbiting.

7) Complete the hadith with regards to whom the Prophet defined as the best Muslim, “He is the one from whom Muslims are safe from the evil of…."

1. his anger and rage.
2. his tongue and hands.
3. his lying and deception.
4. his craving for wealth and status.