1) According to Prophet Muhammad, which neighbor should one be most mindful of?

1. The neighbor whose door is closest to one’s home.
2. The neighbor who belongs to the same ethnic group.
3. The neighbor who is a non-Muslim.
4. The neighbor who can benefit a person the most in return when need arises.
5. None of the above.

2) Why is it important to be considerate and helpful to one’s neighbors?

1. Because being inconsiderate can make life miserable for others.
2. Because being good to one’s neighbors provides a sense of unity.
3. Because if one member of the community suffers then the whole community is at risk.
4. Because knowing that one can rely on one’s neighbors gives a sense of security.
5. All of the above.

3) When the Prophet’s neighbor fell ill, what was his response considering that his neighbor was a non-Muslim who had harmed and insulted him at every opportunity?

1. The Prophet took pleasure in his neighbor’s discomfort.
2. The Prophet took the opportunity to insult him back knowing the man was too weak to retaliate.
3. The Prophet simply ignored him, since he was a non-Muslim neighbor.
4. The Prophet went to visit him because of his concern for him.

4) Islamically, who is a good neighbor?

1. A good neighbor is one who has an indifferent attitude and takes no interest in his neighbor’s state of affairs.
2. A good neighbor is one who guarantees comfort, security and safety to his neighbors.
3. A good neighbor is one who is good to all his neighbors as long as they are Muslim.
4. None of the above.

5) According to Prophet Muhammad, which of the following is from amongst the things that bring happiness to a believer in this life?

1. A righteous neighbor.
2. A spacious house.
3. A comfortable means of transport.
4. All of the above.

6) Select a true statement.

1. Kind treatment of neighbors is linked to belief in Allah and the tenants of Islam.
2. Kind treatment of neighbors is linked only to good moral ethics and is not a part of the Islamic teachings.
3. The rights of neighbors hold the highest status in Islam.
4. Islam commands its followers to derive the rights of neighbors from the books of Philosophical Ethics.