1) Select a true statement with regards to the trials and tribulations.

1. They are a gauge of Allah’s pleasure and displeasure.
2. They are a form of amusement for Allah.
3. They are random acts of a cruel unorganized universe.
4. None of the above.

2) After converting to Islam Sarah faced many unexpected trials and tribulations. This is because:

1. she made the wrong choice by accepting Islam.
2. Islam is a religion consisting only of innumerable trials and tribulations.
3. she entered Islam with many previous sins for which she is now being punished.
4. these are all trials from Almighty Allah to test her level of faith.

3) Complete the hadith: The prophet Muhammad said ’ If God wants to do good to somebody, ……..’

1. He afflicts him with trials.
2. He removes all trials and tribulations away from him.
3. He removes his trials and afflicts another with them.
4. He afflicts him with trials and tribulations in the afterlife in lieu of the worldly life.

4) Allah tests the believer by presenting him with trials and tribulations by way of:

1. hunger
2. loss of wealth.
3. loss of lives.
4. All of the above.

5) What is the purpose behind the trials and tribulations sent down upon the believer?

1. To test the believer’s level of faith.
2. To ascertain the ability of the believer to be patient.
3. To erase the believer’s sins.
4. All of the above.

6) Select a true statement.

1. Allah does not send any trials or tribulations upon those who are born Muslim.
2. Allah does not send any trials or tribulations upon those who have converted to Islam.
3. Allah may send trials and tribulations upon a person even though he has converted to Islam.
4. None of the above.

7) In the Holy Quran the life of this world has been referred to as:

1. an eternal abode.
2. a bed of roses devoid of any thorns.
3. amusement and play.
4. a smooth journey to Paradise.