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Revival of Islamic Heritage Society

Enlightenment into Islam Center

Women’s Committee

The Twentieth Islamic Quiz

Dear Sister,

In front of you is our Twentieth Islamic Quiz, which you can do at home. We

invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to test and increase your

knowledge; for it is with correct Islamic knowledge that we fight the Bid’ah and

stand against the whispers of the Shaitan (devil), in sha’ Allah.

The topic of this quiz is Major Sins.

It is incumbent upon every Muslim to know the major sins which Allah

commands us to avoid. However, one will not be able to avoid them except after

knowing them. The Salaf (Righteous predecessors) used to say: “How could one

take protection from (against) that what he does not know?” One’s intention

when learning these major sins should be: to avoid them and stay far away from

them and be cautious from falling into them. And the religion is established upon

“Obeying the commands and abandoning the prohibitions.” This is Taqwa.

The scholars took care of compiling the major sins and counting them to make

the people aware of the major sins so they can avoid them. The book “The book

“Major Sins” by Imaam Adh-Dhahabi” is one of the best books regarding major

sins. Therefore, we chose the topic of this year’s contest from this book.

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Bear in mind dear sister, that the slave needs two matters:

1- Knowledge about major sins.

2- Help of Allah to avoid it.

Therefore, always ask Allah (Ta’ala) to help you abandon major sins.

It is our intention, that through this quiz, one will know the gravity of the major

sins and try to abandon them in his lifetime.

Suggested steps to be followed in answering the quiz:

First: Read the book “Major Sins” by Imaam Adh-Dhahabi

Second: Read every question carefully and try to understand the question before

answering.

Third: Seek help from Allah and solve the quiz.

Do not be discouraged if you do not know some of the answers: this is your

chance to learn and then to apply your new-found knowledge.

Hopefully this quiz will help you gain knowledge about the major sins and how

to avoid them. You have more than one month to complete the quiz; please hand

in your answers by February 1st, 2019. Don’t forget to write your name. May

Allah the Exalted reward you for your effort.

Jazakum Allahu Khairan

The Enlightenment into Islam Center.

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A Reminder

Dear sister, remember that solving this quiz is an act of worship because it is a

means of seeking knowledge which is one of the best acts of worship. Therefore,

don’t forget to bring into your heart, the proper intentions when solving this quiz.

Don’t forget to perfect your answers and submit them in the best way that you

can, and remember that Allah (Ta’ala) loves al-Muhsineen (the good doers and

those who perfect their deeds).

Copying the answers from another sister, in other words, cheating, is a sin, and

those who help in committing this sin are sharing the guilt. Allah (Ta’ala) said:

“Don’t help one another in sin and transgression.” [Al-Ma’idah 5:2]

The aim behind solving this quiz should not be for worldly praise or worldly gain

or pleasing others besides Allah (Ta’ala). Otherwise, this action will lead to Shirk

or Riyaa’.

The aim behind this quiz is to learn what you don’t know and to implement what

you have learned, because you will be asked about it on the Day of Judgment.

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Section 1 Questions

Fill in the Blank

1. What is the definition of Major Sins?

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2. The topic of Major Sins is a priority because :

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3. From what source(s) do we obtain knowledge about the major sins?

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4. The number of major sins mentioned in this book is:

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5. Minor sins can become major sins when:

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Section 2 Questions

Choose the correct answer:

1. The worst of all sins is:

a. Magic

b. Shirk

c. Killing

d. Leaving the prayer

2. Which of the following is not a major sin of the heart?

a. Pride

b. Self-deception

c. Arrogance

d. Drinking alcohol

3. Which of the following is not a major sin of the tongue?

a. Lying

b. Slander

c. Offering a sacrifice for other than Allah’s Sake

d. Insulting families

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4. The Major sin that is concerning the rights of people is:

a. Riya’a

b. Denying the Qadar

c. Reminding others of your favors

d. Eating in Ramadan without a valid excuse

5. The Major sin that is concerning the Rights of Allah (Ta’ala) is:

a. Wrongly spending an orphan’s wealth

b. Stealing

c. Superstition

d. Branding animals on the face

6. It does not seem proper that a ……….. could be an invoker of curse.

a. Muslim

b. Believer

c. Siddiq

d. Kafir

7. If a person notices something in his ruler that he dislikes, he should:

a. Show anger

b. Show patience

c. Demonstrate

d. Be satisfied

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8. The expiation for beating or slapping a slave on the face for something he did

not do is:

a. To set him free

b. To apologize

c. To give him money

d. Not to repeat it

9. The one who people leave alone fearing his coarseness is:

a. A hypocrite

b. The worst of people

c. A Muslim

d. The best of people

10. The part of the garment a man wears below the ankles is condemned to the:

a. Sin

b. Fire

c. Reward

d. Man

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Section 3 Questions

True or False:

1. Shirk will not be forgiven even if a person repents from it. ( )

2. It is prohibited to hit someone across the face because it is the most honored

limb and includes most of the senses of perception. ( )

3. It is a great sin to commit illegal sexual intercourse with the wife of your

neighbor. ( )

4. It is allowable to use alcohol in medicine. ( )

5. The punishment for a slanderer in regards to the chastity of a woman is for

the slanderer to be flogged 100 lashes. ( )

6. The repentance of a thief cannot be correct until he returns what he stole.

( )

7. He who swears by anyone or anything other than Allah has indeed committed

Shirk. ( )

8. It is allowable for one to narrate whatever he hears. ( )

9. If a judge strives to reach the right conclusion but makes a wrong judgment,

he will have no reward. ( )

10. The Qadariyyah are the magians of this nation. ( )

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Section 4 Questions

Join column ( A ) with column ( B ) :

No. A No. B

1 One of the seven great destructive sins Suicide

2 Renders in vain the charity Tongues

3 The person will kill himself again and again in the

Hell Fire

Betrayer

4 People will be tossed into the fire upon their

faces because of

Magic

5 A flag will be fixed on the Day of Resurrection for

every

Not to clean oneself

after urinating

6 It causes torment in the grave His Salat will not be

accepted

7 The most hated person in the sight of Allah is the

most

Reminding others of

your favors

8 It is considered shirk The angels curse him

9 Whoever points a piece of iron at his brother Superstitions

10 When the slave runs away from his master Quarrelsome

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Section 5 Questions

The following Hadeeths urge us upon righteous deeds.

Write the major sin that contradicts it:

1. The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The father is the middle

door of Paradise. So it is as you wish; you can lose this door or preserve it.” [At-

Tirmidhi]

Ans. …………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “He who desires ample

provisions and his life be prolonged should maintain good ties with his blood

relations.” [Agreed upon]

Ans. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Love for the Ansar is a sign

of faith.” [Al-Bukhari]

Ans. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “If anyone calls others to

follow right guidance, his reward will be equivalent to those who follow him

without their reward being diminished in any respect.” [Muslim]

Ans. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whosoever covers up the

fault of a Muslim, Allah will cover up his fault on the Day of Resurrection.”

[Agreed upon]

Ans. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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6. The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: (Whoever guards his

prayers will have light and clarity and salvation on the Day of Resurrection).

[Ahmad]

Ans. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “…and one who displays

humbleness towards another seeking the pleasure of Allah, Allah exalts him in

ranks.” [Muslim]

Ans. …………………………………………………………………………………………………..

8. The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Truth Leads to piety and

piety leads to Jannah. A man persists in speaking the truth till he is enrolled

with Allah as a Saddiq (truthful).” [Agreed upon]

Ans. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

9. The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “It is obligatory upon a

Muslim to listen (to the ruler) and obey whether he likes it or not, except when

he is ordered to do a sinful thing. In such a case, there is no obligation to listen

or obey.” [Agreed upon]

Ans. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Allah, the Exalted has

said: ‘O son of Adam, I forgive you as long as you pray to Me and hope for My

forgiveness, whatever sins you have committed.’” [At-Tirmidhi]

Ans. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Section 6 Questions

The following statements are forewarned punishments. For each

statement, write what is the major sin that calls for imposing each

punishment.

1. A bald–headed poisonous male snake with two poisonous glands in its mouth

will encircle man’s neck and bite him over his cheeks.

Ans. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. His prayer will not be accepted for forty days.

Ans. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. He is gulping fire from Hell into his belly.

Ans. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Allah will place a seal over his heart.

Ans. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. On the Day of Resurrection they will be wearing garments of pitch and

garments of scabies.

Ans. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

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6. Molten lead will be poured into his ears on the Day of Resurrection.

Ans. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. The angels will curse her till morning.

Ans. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. He will be swimming in a river red like blood, then when he tries to get out,

stones will be thrown inside his mouth.

Ans. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. On the Day of Rising they will be gathered like specks in the form of men, and

abasement will envelop them on every side.

Ans. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. He will occupy his seat in Hell-Fire.

Ans. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Section 7 Questions

Briefly write what you have learned from each paragraph :

1. The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever says to his companions, come let me gamble with you; then he must give something in charity (as an expiation for such a sin).” [Al-Bukhari] The scholars said: “If just saying it is considered a sin and requires expiation, what about gambling itself?” …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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2. The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “No son can repay (the

kindness shown by his father) unless he finds him a slave and buys him and

emancipates him.” [Muslim] Whatever the son does for his parents he can never

repay them enough.

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3. A man said: “Messenger of Allah, fear Allah.” The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Woe to you. Do I not deserve most to fear Allah amongst the people of the earth?” That man then returned. Then Khalid bin Walid said: “Messenger of Allah, should I not strike his neck?” The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Perhaps he may be observing the prayer.” [Muslim]

The scholars said: “because the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: ‘He who performs the Fajr Prayer comes under the protection of Allah and it never happens that Allah should make a demand in connection with the protection for when he asks for anything in relation to His protection he definitely secures it, He then throws him flatly in Hell Fire.’” [Muslim] …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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4. In Surat At-Taubah (9:11), Allah (Ta’ala) mentioned three conditions to be

fulfilled in order to establish the brother- hood between the Mushrikeen and

the believers.

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Section 8 Questions

Mention the type of the sin that has been committed in the following situations:

1- A woman wears pants in front of her husband and family members.

Ans. …………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2- A person told his friend to keep his secret and not tell it to anyone, but the

friend told it to his wife.

Ans. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

3- A man sees his wife and daughter going out without Hijab and mixing with

men at work. He does not advise them, rather he approves that and accepts it.

Ans. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

4- A wife has set a condition in her marriage contract that her husband will not

stop her from working after marriage. Also, she asked not to live in the same

house with his family. Then after they got married, the husband stopped her

from going to work.

Ans. …………………………………………………………………………………………………

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5- An employee wants to be given full wage even though he always comes late

to his work or leaves early.

Ans. …………………………………………………………………………………………………

6- A sick person, whose sickness is prolonged and the doctors have given up

treating him, has reached the state of wishing death for himself.

Ans. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

7- A father neglects the Islamic Tarbiyah (education) of his children and wife.

Ans. …………………………………………………………………………………………………

8- ‘Ali (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) said that……….. has three signs: he shows laziness

when he is alone, becomes energetic when he is among people and performs

extra work and increases in his performance if he is praised and reduces his

performance if he is defamed.

Ans. …………………………………………………………………………………………………..

9- A man hired someone to do a job for him. After the laborer finished the work,

he asked for his wage. The man who hired him procrastinated and said,

tomorrow. This is

Ans. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

10- A person explains the verses of the Qur’an according to his whims and to

please the people or so forth.

Ans. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….