1) Why are we obligated to keep our bodies in a good working order?

1. Because they are on loan to us from Allah and so we are obligated to do so.
2. Because Allah gives preference to those who are always in good physical health.
3. Because Islam is all about being body conscious before others.
4. Because Allah has promised the believers a longer life if they do so.

2) Islam’s approach to health means investing time and effort into:

1. our spiritual state alone.
2. our physical state alone.
3. our physical and emotional state.
4. our physical, emotional and spiritual state.

3) Select a true statement.

1. Since we have no control over illness and injury there is no point in putting time and effort in maintaining good physical health.
2. Despite not having control over illness and injury Allah expects us to do everything we can to maintain our bodies in good condition.
3. Since we have no control over illness and injury we will not be called to account if we fail to take measures to improve our declining health.
4. None of the above.

4) Which of the following obligatory acts require physical effort?

1. The prayer.
2. The fast.
3. The pilgrimage to Mecca.
4. All of the above.

5) Prophet Muhammad stated that a strong believer is better than a weak believer. What strength was he referring to?

1. He was referring only to a person’s faith.
2. He was referring only to a person’s memorization of the Quran.
3. He was referring only to a person’s character.
4. He was referring to a person’s faith, character and physical strength.