1) Which of the following characteristics warrant caution with regards to identifying a deviant sect?

1. Disregard for proofs and evidences based on the Quran and Sunnah.
2. Speaking badly about the sahabah (companions) of the Prophet.
3. Following personal desires and putting them ahead of the Quran and Sunnah.
4. All of the above.

2) Which two sects believe in a chosen messenger after the death of Prophet Muhammad:

1. Submitters and Sufis.
2. Ismailis and Bahais.
3. Submitters and Nation of Islam.
4. Sufis and Qadiyanis.

3) Which of the following beliefs and practices are characteristic to the Ismailis sect?

1. Praying three times a day.
2. Rejecting the Quran, not praying, fasting or performing Hajj.
3. Following the teachings of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad.
4. Preaching the ‘Miracle of 19’.

4) People belonging to the same sect may significantly differ from one another in their beliefs and practices. The underlying cause for this is the:

1. confusion in beliefs within a sect.
2. malpractice of beliefs within a sect.
3. presence of sub sects within a sect.
4. There is no particular reason for this.

5) Which sect keenly celebrates the birthday of Prophet Muhammad?

1. Ismailis.
2. Shias.
3. Qadiyanis.
4. Sufis.

6) The most controversial and confusing ‘sect’ with regards to its diversity is the:

1. Sufis.
2. Bahais.
3. Ismailis.
4. Qadiyanis.

7) Which of the following beliefs and practices are correct?

1. Hating the scholars of Islam.
2. Giving secondary importance to the teachings (Sunnah) of Prophet Muhammad, claiming the Quran is sufficient.
3. Not paying attention to Islamic Monotheism and hating those who do.
4. None of the above.

8) Which sect is also known as “Sevener Shi'ites”?

1. Ismailis.
2. Ahmadis.
3. Bahais.
4. Sufis.

9) Which sect is also known as “Qadiyanis”?

1. Bahais.
2. Ismailis.
3. Ahmadis.
4. Sufis.