1) Select a true statement.

1. Kind treatment of neighbors is linked to belief in Allah and the tenants of Islam.
2. Kind treatment of neighbors is linked only to good moral ethics and is not a part of the Islamic teachings.
3. The rights of neighbors hold the highest status in Islam.
4. Islam commands its followers to derive the rights of neighbors from the books of Philosophical Ethics.

2) According to Prophet Muhammad, which neighbor should one be most mindful of?

1. The neighbor whose door is closest to one’s home.
2. The neighbor who belongs to the same ethnic group.
3. The neighbor who is a non-Muslim.
4. The neighbor who can benefit a person the most in return when need arises.
5. None of the above.

3) According to Prophet Muhammad, which of the following is from amongst the things that bring happiness to a believer in this life?

1. A righteous neighbor.
2. A spacious house.
3. A comfortable means of transport.
4. All of the above.

4) With regards to giving gifts to one’s neighbors what did the Prophet Muhammad encourage Muslims to do?

1. To give gifts only if it is of high monetary value.
2. To give gifts exclusively to the neighbor we are most comfortable with.
3. To give gifts only to one’s Muslim neighbors.
4. To give gifts only to neighbors from whom we expect something in return.
5. None of the above.

5) Islamically, who is a good neighbor?

1. A good neighbor is one who has an indifferent attitude and takes no interest in his neighbor’s state of affairs.
2. A good neighbor is one who guarantees comfort, security and safety to his neighbors.
3. A good neighbor is one who is good to all his neighbors as long as they are Muslim.
4. None of the above.

6) Why is it important to be considerate and helpful to one’s neighbors?

1. Because being inconsiderate can make life miserable for others.
2. Because being good to one’s neighbors provides a sense of unity.
3. Because if one member of the community suffers then the whole community is at risk.
4. Because knowing that one can rely on one’s neighbors gives a sense of security.
5. All of the above.