1) 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.

2) 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.

3) The death of a person due to a failed heart transplant surgery is ultimately credited to:

1. the lack of  medical expertise.
2. the incompetency of the doctors treating him.
3. the will of Allah.
4. the incompatibility of the donor's organ.

4) 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.

5) Life after death is often referred to as:

1. the Spiritual life.
2. the Hereafter.
3. out of body experience (OBE).
4. astral projection.

6) 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.

7) 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.

8) According to the prophetic hadith what happens if one finds salvation at the stage of the grave?

1. The succeeding stages become easy upon him.
2. The succeeding stages will become more difficult and challenging upon him.
3. The succeeding stages will not be undergone by him.
4. None of the above.