1) In accordance to the teachings of Islam which of the following is our abode after death?

1. The grave.
2. The coffin.
3. The morgue.
4. A special place in the depths of the sea.
5. None of the above.

2) Life in the grave is often referred to as:

1. Barzakh.
2. ghayb.
3. Barakah.
4. Bari.

3) In the context of life and death, Barzakh is the period:

1. between a person's death and his burial in the grave.
2. between a person's life and the last breath that escapes his lips when he dies.
3. between a person's soul leaving its earthly abode and entering Paradise or Hell.
4. between a person's death and his resurrection on Judgment Day.

4) In accordance to the prophetic hadith in what manner will a good soul depart from this world and enter the Hereafter?

1. It will come out easily like a drop of water from the mouth of a water-skin.
2. It will come out easily like a drop of oil from its vessel.
3. It will pour out easily like a drink in a glass.
4. None of the above.

5) Everyone who lives will die at:

1. the time he chooses.
2. the time Judgment Day is to begin.
3. his appointed time.
4. the time the angels choose for him.
5. Only the wicked will die at an appointed time whereas the righteous will be granted respite from death until they choose otherwise.

6) Belief in life after death:

1. has been taught by Prophets to their people.
2. is one of the 'pillars of faith'.
3. is an important concept in Islam.
4. All of the above.

7) The very nature of life in Barzakh is a matter of the unseen thus;

1. its complete details are known to Allah alone.
2. its complete details are known to Allah and all His Prophets.
3. its complete details have been revealed only to Prophet Muhammad so that he in turn may convey it to us.
4. None of the above.

8) The first stage of the Hereafter is:

1. life in Paradise or Hell.
2. life in the grave.
3. standing before Allah on Judgment Day.
4. life in a trance.