1) In Arabic, the word, ‘jihad’ has the literal meaning of:

1. striving.
2. exerting oneself.
3. holy war.
4. Option A and B.

2) Jihad is an effort to practice religion in the face of oppression and persecution. The effort may come in fighting the evil:

1. in your own heart.
2. in standing up to a dictator.
3. in way of military effort.
4. All of the above.

3) Which of the following comes under jihad of the self?

1. Striving to learn Islam.
2. Striving to act upon the Islamic knowledge one has learnt.
3. Striving to call others to Islam.
4. All of the above.

4) Select a false statement.

1. The word “holy war” is associated with the medieval Crusaders.
2. Islam began as the peaceful proclamation of the absolute unity of Allah.
3. The Prophet always averted the pagan attacks by the exercise of patience and in no condition displayed retaliation.
4. None of the above.

5) Select a false statement with regards to jihad.

1. In Islam, war is the prerogative of the individual.
2. Defensive jihad is fought when Muslim lands are invaded and the lives of people, their wealth and honor are threatened.
3. In Islam, targeting non-combatants is unlawful.
4. In Islam, when a war has been declared by the state, it will be aimed only at the combatants.

6) Types of jihad against the unbelievers is by way of:

1. the heart.
2. the tongue.
3. wealth.
4. All of the above.