1) Sins are regarded to be major sins:

1. if they are only concerned with maintaining one’s faith.
2. if they are only concerned with the harm caused to families and communities.
3. if they have been mentioned exclusively in the Quran.
4. None of the above.

2) In order to avoid many sins a person:

1. should encourage others to perform it on his behalf.
2. should consciously avoid indulging in only the major sins.
3. should observe the five pillars of Islam, regularly read the Quran and keep oneself busy with the remembrance of Allah, so that it leaves very little spare time in which sinful behavior can occur.
4. should become a recluse and never leave the house.

3) Allah will forgive and go on forgiving until:

1. He runs out of patience.
2. He runs out of forgiveness.
3. He changes His nature.
4. He decides to bring to life a new species.
5. The final Hour is almost upon us.

4) Select a true statement.

1. There are in total only seven major sins.
2. There are more than seven major sins.
3. There are about three thousand major sins in total mentioned in the Quran and authentic ahadith.
4. Not paying zakah is a minor sin.

5) Identify from the following, major sins that are regarded to be more serious in their nature with regards to maintaining faith and practicing Islam.

1. Not performing the prayer or paying zakah.
2. Not performing Hajj when being able to and gambling.
3. Showing disrespect to one's parents and stealing.
4. All of the above.

6) What should one do if they fall into a sin which is major and committed frequently?

1. Repent from it and beg for Allah's mercy and forgiveness.
2. Regret their action and seek professional help.
3. Ignore it and carry on with life without giving it a second thought.
4. Persist in it since the sin is too big for Allah to ever forgive them.

7) Major sins also include sins that go against the basic ideals of trustworthiness. Which of the following acts goes against this ideal?

1. Bearing false witness.
2. Lying.
3. Backbiting.
4. All of the above.