1) I am new to Islam, why should I learn anything about sects?

1. To avoid confusion.
2. To not judge others quickly and unfairly.
3. To learn and practice Islam as it was understood by the Sahabah.
4. All of the above.      

2) Keeping in mind the analogy of a circle, the Quran and Sunnah being the centre of it which of the following would be termed as being closest to it?

1. The way of the Ahmadis.
2. The way of the Bahais.
3. The way of the Sahabah.
4. The way of the Sufis.

3) Whose way is closest to the correct meaning and understanding of the text of the Quran and Sunnah?

1. The sect with the greater number of followers.
2. The sect which is known for its linguistic expertise.
3. The sect which has predominant origins.
4. The sect which has the least number of deviant practices and beliefs.
5. None of the above.

4) Each statement represents some guidance from the Quran and Sunnah about sects, except:

1. The generation of the Sahabah is one of the “best” generations.
2. Islam provides us guidance to avoid the maze of sects.
3. All deviant sects are equally wrong.
4. The texts of Islam are not open to anyone’s interpretation.

5) Which generation of Muslims was distinguished by the Prophet Muhammad as being best?

1. The first generation.
2. The second generation.
3. The fourth generation.
4. All of the above.

6) The people best suited to have the correct understanding of the meaning and words of the Quran are:

1. The people with excellent linguistic skills.
2. The people present at the time of its revelation.
3. The people who know classical Arabic.
4. The descendants of those who were present at the time of its revelation.