1) Why is riyaa regarded as minor shirk?

1. In riyaa the believer focuses on gaining his own self admiration and pleasing himself rather than others or Allah.
2. In riyaa the believer declares his actions to be that of a demigod.
3. In riyaa the believer focuses on gaining the admiration and appreciation of people rather than Allah.
4. In riyaa the believer literally worships and bows down to people other than Allah.
5. None of the above.

2) What did the Prophet Muhammad refer to as ‘minor shirk’?

1. Worshipping minor gods other than Allah.
2. Committing minor mistakes in one’s acts of worship.
3. Regarding Allah’s position to be minor amongst other beings.
4. Disregarding smaller acts of worship.
5. Riyaa.
6. None of the above.

3) How does riyaa affect a believer’s ikhlas when performing deeds of worship?

1. It makes us focus on gaining the admiration and appreciation of people rather than seeking to please Allah.
2. It is always deemed as a time consuming activity.
3. It is always deemed as a costly affair.
4. It makes us lose self confidence and self esteem whilst performing the deeds before others.

4) Select a true statement.

1. The ikhlas of a believer can never be corrupted.
2. Riyaa is a form of major shirk.
3. It is easy for all believers to remain sincere and avoid riyaa.
4. Riyaa is something to be feared, as it is easy to fall into riyaa without noticing.

5) Select a false statement.

1. One of the conditions for a deed to be acceptable by Allah is that it should be done according to the Shariah.
2. A person is regarded as showing off if they feel happy after doing an act of worship.
3. The praise a believer receives from others, for deeds devoid of riyaa is a portion of the glad tidings for him which he is given in this world.
4. Whoever feels happy because of their good deeds and sad because of their bad deeds, is a believer.

6) What advice would you give to those who seek to ward off riyaa creeping into worship?

1. One should perform the deeds being conscious that Allah is watching.
2. One may conceal his deeds or make a conscious effort not to make a display of it or himself.
3. One should seek Allah’s help to overcome any riyaa in his acts of worship.
4. One should remember that Allah alone is the source for our accomplishments.
5. All of the above.