1) In Islam, a sin is an act which has been forbidden:

1. by Allah in the Quran alone.
2. by the Prophet Muhammad in the Sunnah alone.
3. by Allah in the Quran or by the Prophet Muhammad in the Sunnah.
4. by one’s parents, teachers or people of higher authority.

2) Despite not having the required qualifications, a man bribes the head of the department of a local hospital to secure him a high paying job as a doctor. Such as act would be regarded as:

1. permissible.
2. a major sin.
3. a minor sin.
4. disliked, but permissible.

3) Which of the following falls under the category of major sins in Islam?

1. Drinking Alcohol.
2. Theft.
3. Adultery.
4. All of the above.

4) Minor sins are acts about which Allah has not stated:

1. His extreme anger.
2. His extreme punishment.
3. His warnings.
4. All of the above.

5) In Islam, which of the following is the most serious prohibition of all?

1. Shirk, associating partners with Allah.
2. Riba, dealing in usury.
3. Murder, intentionally taking a life.
4. Stealing.
5. None of the above.

6) Why should a Muslim avoid major sins?

1. Because committing such sins may be a reason for Allah rejecting a person's supplication.
2. Because committing such sins may carry many severe punishments.
3. Because Allah has guaranteed Paradise to those who avoid them.
4. All of the above.