1) Inheritance law in Islam is referred to as:

1. al-wasiyah.
2. irth.
3. warith.
4. mahr.

2) When a Muslim uses the word ‘will’ what portion of his wealth is he referring to?

1. One-third of his wealth.
2. One-fourth of his wealth.
3. Half of his wealth.
4. His entire wealth.

3) A Muslim who has anything to bequeath must write a will before the passing of:

1. one night.
2. two nights.
3. three nights.
4. One year.

4) After the death of a believer, which of the following must be done?

1. All debts must be paid.
2. The provisions of al-wasiyah must be implemented.
3. Any mahr owed to the deceased’s wife must be paid.
4. All of the above.

5) According to Islam, which of the following are from amongst the primary heirs?

1. Parents, husband and wife.
2. Sons, daughters and grandchildren.
3. Brothers, sisters and cousins.
4. All of the above.

6) In Islam, a ‘will’ is known as:

1. Warith.
2. Mahr.
3. al-wasiyah.
4. None of the above.

7) With regards to inheritance laws:

1. a son’s share of the inheritance is equal to that of a daughter.
2. a son’s share of the inheritance is less as that of a daughter.
3. a son’s share of the inheritance is twice as that of a daughter.
4. there is no clear-cut distribution of inheritance between a son and a daughter.

8) How much wealth is a person permitted to bequeath in Islam?

1. One-third of his wealth.
2. One-fourth of his wealth.
3. Half of his wealth.
4. His entire wealth.