1) When a Muslim says ‘Assalam Alaikum’ , what is he asking Allah?

1. He is asking Allah to grant the receiver of the greeting protection and security.
2. He is asking Allah to grant himself protection and security.
3. He is asking Allah to grant the receiver of the greeting guidance to the straight path.
4. None of the above.

2) Although some Islamic terms may seem strange and incomprehensible in the beginning, what makes them easy to use?

1. The majority of common Islamic terms are derived from the English language.
2. The majority of common Islamic terms are made up of three letter words.
3. The majority of common Islamic terms are in and of themselves du’as.
4. The majority of common Islamic terms are newly invented words concocted by Muslims as it suits their moods.

3) Which of the following terms mean ‘All praise and thanks is for Allah’?

1. Assalam Alaikum.
2. Bismillah.
3. InshaAllah.
4. Alhamdulillah.

4) What benefit does the Arabic language serve the Muslim Ummah?

1. It is a criterion to see who is a good practicing Muslim and who is not.
2. It serves to unite the Muslims despite having entirely different languages as their mother tongues.
3. It helps Muslims to communicate in a secret code when they do not want non-Muslims to know or understand what they are saying.
4. It serves as a source of pride that all Muslims are bilingual.

5) Which of the following terms is often heard before a Muslim begins any task or action?

1. Assalam Alaikum.
2. Bismillah.
3. InshaAllah.
4. Alhamdulillah.

6) When a Muslim is greeted by another Muslim, what is he commanded to do?

1. To only greet in return with what is better than it.
2. To acknowledge the greeting with a simple nod of the head.
3. To greet in return only to what is equal to it without adding anything.
4. To greet in return with what is better than it, or at least return it equally.

7) Why is it desirable for all Muslims to have a working knowledge of common Islamic terms?

1. Because Arabic is the language of the Quran.
2. Because a person can only be a Muslim if he knows and speaks the Arabic language.
3. Because a person cannot supplicate to God unless he knows Arabic.
4. None of the above.

8) Which of the following Islamic terms is an Islamic greeting?

1. Bismillah.
2. InshaAllah.
3. Alhamdulillah.
4. Assalam Alaikum.