1) Choose the best answer.

1. Despite our transgressions, Allah, the Most Merciful, will treat us with unending mercy if we have:
2. a humble nature.
3. love and respect for our family members.
4. sincere taqwa.
5. mercy towards His creation.

2) What common advice did the Caliphs of Islam, Abu Bakr, Umar and Ali ibn Abi Talib give others?

1. To have taqwa of Allah.
2. To be conscious of Allah by imagining what Allah's physical appearance is like.
3. To fear Prophet Muhammad in all of one’s affairs.
4. To be conscious that Allah is physically present everywhere, including in one’s heart.

3) Which of the following is true of taqwa?

1. Taqwa has a fixed degree and cannot be increased.
2. Taqwa makes a believer eager to please Allah.
3. Taqwa cannot make a believer cautious enough to avoid acts of disobedience.
4. All of the above.

4) According to an authentic hadith, where did Prophet Muhammad declare taqwa to reside?

1. In the mind.
2. In the Mosque.
3. In the chest.
4. On the battlefield.

5) Select a true statement:

1. Only the men amongst the salaf strived to attain taqwa.
2. Only the women amongst the salaf strived to attain taqwa.
3. Once the salaf attained taqwa they felt proud to declare themselves as the possessors of taqwa.
4. The salaf considered taqwa as something between them and Allah and would not claim to be the possessors of taqwa.

6) Which of the following can help to increase taqwa?

1. Keeping good company.
2. Remembering Allah with words of praise.
3. Trying to keep busy doing good deeds.
4. Reciting the Quran.
5. All of the above.