1) How is the time in this world related to the Hereafter?

1. By praying for an early death in this world man can add his extra worldly years to his stay in Paradise.
2. The age that man lives to be in this world will translate as his allotted time in his abode in the Hereafter.
3. The manner in which a person utilizes his time in this world will account for what he reaps in the Hereafter.
4. There is no relation with the time spent in this world and the Hereafter.

2) Surah Al-Asr is a comprehensive surah comprising of:

1. three brief verses.
2. five brief verses.
3. six brief verses.
4. eight brief verses.

3) In accordance to surah Al-Asr which is one of the ways for a person to save himself from loss?

1. By accumulating excessive wealth.
2. By utilizing all his time exclusively for prayer and fasting.
3. By urging one another towards truth and patience.
4. By asking the Prophet Muhammad for help.

4) The high esteem in which the Sahabah held Surah Al-Asr is apparent from the fact that:

1. they replaced Surah Fatihah with Surah Al-Asr at the beginning of every obligatory prayer.
2. whenever any two or more sahabi met they would not part company without reciting Surah Al-Asr.
3. they recited Surah Al-Asr prior to the call for the evening Asr prayer.
4. they hung framed copies of the script of Surah Al-Asr in their homes.

5) In accordance with Surah Al-Asr which of the following statements is false?

1. Those who believe are advised to act collectively to strengthen their position in the Hereafter.
2. Those who believe are encouraged to urge one another to have patience.
3. Those who believe are encouraged to look out for their own welfare alone and not be bothered about others who fall into sin.
4. Having the correct beliefs is one of the essential characteristics for salvation.

6) The word 'Asr' in reference to Surah Al-Asr means:

1. Time that is everlasting and which will be spent in the Hereafter.
2. The time spent after death up to the Day of Judgement.
3. Time that is limited and which will come to an end.
4. None of the above.

7) In accordance to surah Al-Asr who is in a loss?

1. All of mankind.
2. All of the creation.
3. Only the disbelievers.
4. All of mankind with the exception of those who have certain characteristics.