1) Select a true statement:

1. The punishment for sins is lifted from a person only when another seeks repentance for him on his behalf.
2. In Islam, repentance for sins does not have any conditions attached to it.
3. In Islam, repentance for sins has conditions which must be met to guarantee forgiveness.
4. None of the above.

2) Identify the mean(s) by which a person's sins may be expiated.

1. Through the torment, squeezing and terror of the grave.
2. By undergoing the horror, distress and hardship of the Day of Resurrection.
3. By undergoing the calamities of this world.
4. All of the above.

3) Sincere repentance guarantees forgiveness from:

1. minor sins alone.
2. major sins alone.
3. minor and major sins.
4. mistakes made unintentionally and not sins which require reconciliation with God through atonement.

4) What comfort does Islam provide the believers who have sinned?

1. It teaches that since all human beings are prone to committing sins, they should not think much of it.
2. It teaches that God is the Most Merciful and hence they should not despair of the His Mercy and seek forgiveness.
3. It teaches that the punishment for sins will be dealt out in the Hereafter and so they should continue enjoying the present life.
4. It teaches that since they are believers there is no retribution for their sins.

5) Which of the following can benefit a believer after his death?

1. A state of the art burial.
2. Beautiful daughters.
3. A grave overlooking the scenic mountains.
4. Funeral prayers and praying for him.