1) The person who inherits is called:

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

2) Other than the portion of one’s wealth having fixed beneficiaries, a person may bequeath the rest of his wealth to:

1. needy people.
2. charitable organizations.
3. relatives of another faith.
4. All of the above.

3) Inheritance law in Islam is referred to as:

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

4) 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.

5) 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.

6) 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.

7) 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.

8) 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.