1) What makes the Salat ul-Janazah (funeral prayer) different from the regular prayer?

1. It is performed outside the mosque.
2. It is said silently, except for the takbir and tasleem.
3. There is no bowing or prostrating.
4. All of the above.

2) With regards to the Salat ul-Janazah (funeral prayer):

1. the Muslim community is obligated to say the funeral prayer.
2. it is mandatory that there is a congregation, otherwise the obligation will not be fulfilled.
3. Muslims should take part in this prayer only if they know the deceased or his family.
4. the prayer is performed to seek forgiveness and mercy only for the deceased.

3) Upon the death of a non-Muslim relative, a Muslim:

1. may pray for forgiveness for him.
2. should make the funeral arrangements under all circumstances.
3. can turn to Allah for comfort and hope in His mercy.
4. All of the above.

4) Washing the body of a dead believer is:

1. a collective obligation.
2. an optional act.
3. an individual preference.
4. dependent on whether the dead believer wanted it or not.

5) Which of the following conditions apply to the shroud of a deceased believer?

1. It should be big enough to cover the entire body.
2. It should be clean.
3. It should be made from inexpensive white material.
4. All of the above.

6) By whom should the deceased be washed by?

1. Best friends of the deceased.
2. Only those managing funeral homes.
3. Close family members of the same gender.
4. Anybody who is free and available but of the same gender.

7) Select a false statement.

1. One should not comment on the body of the deceased.
2. The spouse is not permitted to perform the washing due to the difference in gender.
3. Only the same gender parent may wash the body of their deceased child.
4. All of the above.