1) What does Shariah incorporate?

1. Ethics.
2. Belief system.
3. Islamic jurisprudence.
4. All of the above.

2) The Shariah is applicable to:

1. only those Muslims who existed at the time of the Prophet Muhammad.
2. only those Muslims living in Muslim countries.
3. only those Muslims living in a country where the Shariah law has been enforced by the ruler.
4. None of the above.

3) Identify a true statement with regards to Shariah.

1. Quran and Sunnah are the only two sources of Shariah.
2. Shariah guides all aspects of Muslim life.
3. Shariah is the Islamic law formulated by Prophet Muhammad himself.
4. Shariah provides guidance pertaining to certain matters of this world that have no relation to salvation in the afterlife.

4) Which of the following is a primary source of Shariah?

1. Urf (custom).
2. Quran.
3. Maslahah mursalah (public interest).
4. Qiyas (analogy).

5) The laws of Shariah are based on justice. This justice is to be extended towards:

1. Muslims.
2. non-Muslims.
3. enemies.
4. All of the above.

6) Identify a difference between Quran and Sunnah.

1. Quran is revelation from Allah, while Sunnah is not.
2. Quran is directly from Allah, while Sunnah is a compilation of Prophet Muhammad's opinions.
3. Quran is the Word of Allah, while Sunnah is primarily the words and deeds of the Prophet’s companions.
4. None of the above.

7) What is not a feature of Shariah?

1. Universal applicability.
2. Comprehensiveness.
3. Cruelty.
4. Justice.
5. Moderation.

8) The principles of Shariah are subject to human discretions.

1. True, since Allah loves His creation and permits them to do whatever is most comfortable for them.
2. False, the principles of Shariah are free of injustice and are not subject to human discretions.
3. True, since Allah knows that man is the best judge of what is good for himself and can make his own decisions.
4. True, since the Shariah is merely a suggested guideline and man is permitted to do as he deems fit.