1) In essence, 'Shariah' refers to what Allah has legislated for:

1. all of mankind.
2. His prophets only.
3. His Angels only.
4. His pious slaves only.

2) Which of the following is a primary source of Shariah?

1. Urf (custom).
2. Quran.
3. Maslahah mursalah (public interest).
4. Qiyas (analogy).

3) The rules governing speech and action are called:

1. fiqh.
2. urf.
3. qiyas.
4. istihsan.

4) The Shariah is applicable to:

1. only those Muslims who existed at the time of the Prophet Muhammad.
2. only those Muslims living in Muslim countries.
3. only those Muslims living in a country where the Shariah law has been enforced by the ruler.
4. None of the above.

5) Identify a difference between Quran and Sunnah.

1. Quran is revelation from Allah, while Sunnah is not.
2. Quran is directly from Allah, while Sunnah is a compilation of Prophet Muhammad's opinions.
3. Quran is the Word of Allah, while Sunnah is primarily the words and deeds of the Prophet’s companions.
4. None of the above.

6) Identify a true statement with regards to Shariah.

1. Quran and Sunnah are the only two sources of Shariah.
2. Shariah guides all aspects of Muslim life.
3. Shariah is the Islamic law formulated by Prophet Muhammad himself.
4. Shariah provides guidance pertaining to certain matters of this world that have no relation to salvation in the afterlife.

7) What is not a feature of Shariah?

1. Universal applicability.
2. Comprehensiveness.
3. Cruelty.
4. Justice.
5. Moderation.

8) The laws of Shariah are inhumane and very rigid.

1. True, it does not allow any room to ease prohibitions when needed.
2. True, it brings about hardship which is a true test of one's love for their Lord.
3. False, Shariah is humane and eases the obligatory duties and prohibitions under certain circumstances.
4. False, Shariah is extremely flexible and allows a person to exercise his choice in almost everything.