1) In Arabic, the word, ‘jihad’ has the literal meaning of:

1. striving.
2. exerting oneself.
3. holy war.
4. Option A and B.

2) Types of jihad against the unbelievers is by way of:

1. the heart.
2. the tongue.
3. wealth.
4. All of the above.

3) Which of the following comes under jihad of the self?

1. Striving to learn Islam.
2. Striving to act upon the Islamic knowledge one has learnt.
3. Striving to call others to Islam.
4. All of the above.

4) Jihad as an armed or military struggle:

1. can only be offensive.
2. is impermissible against an invading enemy.
3. is a tool used to remove oppression by those who oppose the establishment of Islamic rule and prevent Islam from reaching the people.
4. None of the above.

5) Jihad is an effort to practice religion in the face of oppression and persecution. The effort may come in fighting the evil:

1. in your own heart.
2. in standing up to a dictator.
3. in way of military effort.
4. All of the above.

6) Why are terrorists not regarded in Islam as holy warriors?

1. Islam does not instruct believers to threaten and attack civilians.
2. Islam does not command Muslims to randomly kill people and terrorize civilians.
3. Islam has criteria for a just jihad whereas terrorists go beyond them and recognize no limits.
4. All of the above.