1) Select a true statement.

1. Death may be sudden hence there is no point in preparing for it.
2. Death is inevitable and requires no preparation in Islam.
3. Death is inevitable but there are certain things that a believer can do to prepare.
4. None of the above.

2) For whom has Islam given a complete set of instructions with regards to death?

1. The person who is dying.
2. Those who have the privilege to be present at the time of death of a loved one.
3. Those responsible for the burial.
4. All of the above.

3) What was Prophet Muhammad’s approach towards the topic of death?

1. He exhorted us to remember death.
2. He forbade us to remember death as it is a bad omen.
3. He discouraged us to think of death lest the fear overcomes one completely.
4. He encouraged us to take the matter of death lightly as it is inevitable.

4) How should a person deal with death when it begins to approach him?

1. By remaining patient.
2. By uttering all of one’s grievances and cursing Allah.
3. By engaging only in the state of hope of Allah’s mercy and not fearing Him.
4. By engaging in worship and not putting precious time in settling debts.

5) When a person is dying what tasks should be undertaken?

1. Writing a will.
2. Settling or making arrangements for any debts one has.
3. Asking relatives and friends to conduct the funeral by carefully following the Sunnah.
4. All of the above.

6) What in accordance to Prophet Muhammad is the “destroyer of pleasures”?

1. Illness.
2. Death.
3. Old age.
4. Poverty.

7) What is one encouraged to do when visiting a non-Muslim patient at his death bed?

1. He should seek help from Allah and invite the person to accept Islam.
2. He should curse him and remind him of his misfortune of not accepting Islam.
3. It is forbidden to visit a non-Muslim at his death bed.
4. None of the above.

8) In what position is it best for a dying patient to lie in?

1. On his stomach.
2. On his left side facing the qiblah.
3. On his right side facing the qiblah.
4. None of the above.

9) What is one encouraged to do for the dying patient when death approaches him?

1. He should make du’a.
2. He should prompt the patient lightly to say the words, La ilaha illa Allah.
3. He should remain by the patient’s side and should not leave him alone.
4. He should keep the patient’s lips wet by dripping a few drops of water into his mouth.
5. All of the above.

10) Why did the Prophet ask us to refrain from saying anything negative to a dying person?

1. Because the person is dying and it will not be audible in any case.
2. Because the person is dying and there is no use crying over spilt milk.
3. Because one will have less chances of being included in the deceased will.
4. Because the angels are present at the sick bed and say Ameen to whatever is uttered there.