1) Why is it important for a new Muslim to be involved in the Muslim community?

1. It makes it easier to cope with the new lifestyle changes when one is centered and part of a community.
2. It gives a sense of order and a place of spiritual support.
3. It makes one a part of a community of likeminded people, who establish the prayer and are accountable to Allah for themselves and each other.
4. All of the above.

2) Select a true statement with regards to the Muslim community.

1. By embracing Islam one becomes a part of an Islamic global family.
2. Muslims must remain exclusively within the Islamic community of their own ethnic groups.
3. Muslims form a stronger community by interacting with only those Muslims who share a common language and culture.
4. None of the above.

3) What parable has the Prophet Muhammad compared the falling of sins when a believer greets another with salam and shakes hands?

1. Their sins will fall like the drops of rain from a cloud.
2. Their sins will fall like the leaves of a tree.
3. Their sins will fall like the ripe dates of a tree.
4. None of the above.

4) Which of the following will help a new Muslim to get involved in the Muslim community?

1. Having realistic expectations of the Muslims in general.
2. Making the effort to find friends and set up a support network.
3. Ignoring injustices related to cultural aberrations that some people have set up themselves.
4. All of the above.

5) What are the advantages of visiting the masjid more often with regards to getting involved with the Muslim community?

1. One can meet the community’s most influential members there.
2. One can read notice boards or collect newsletters.
3. One can offer their services to the community.
4. One can attend special classes and gatherings held for new Muslims.
5. All of the above.

6) What is one of the factors that binds the believers as a Muslim community?

1. Tribal loyalties.
2. National loyalties.
3. Greetings of peace.
4. All of the above.