1) Which of the following beliefs or practices are typical of the Shia sect?

1. Praying three times a day.
2. Following the teachings of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad.
3. Believing people of black ethnicity to be the original race on earth.
4. Rejecting the Quran, not praying or performing Hajj.

2) Which two sects believe in a chosen messenger after the death of Prophet Muhammad:

1. Submitters and Sufis.
2. Ismailis and Bahais.
3. Submitters and Nation of Islam.
4. Sufis and Qadiyanis.

3) Prince Karim Agha Khan is the leader of:

1. Bahais.
2. Ismailis.
3. Shias.
4. Qadiyanis.

4) Which sect keenly celebrates the birthday of Prophet Muhammad?

1. Ismailis.
2. Shias.
3. Qadiyanis.
4. Sufis.

5) Which of the following beliefs and practices are characteristic to the sect ‘Nation of Islam’?

1. Permitting only people of black ethnicity to join.
2. Following the teachings of Elijah Muhammad.
3. Believing that Fard Muhammad was ‘God on earth’.
4. All of the above.

6) The most controversial and confusing ‘sect’ with regards to its diversity is the:

1. Sufis.
2. Bahais.
3. Ismailis.
4. Qadiyanis.

7) Which of the following beliefs and practices are characteristic to the Ismailis sect?

1. Praying three times a day.
2. Rejecting the Quran, not praying, fasting or performing Hajj.
3. Following the teachings of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad.
4. Preaching the ‘Miracle of 19’.

8) Which sect is also known as “Qadiyanis”?

1. Bahais.
2. Ismailis.
3. Ahmadis.
4. Sufis.

9) Which of the following characteristics warrant caution with regards to identifying a deviant sect?

1. Disregard for proofs and evidences based on the Quran and Sunnah.
2. Speaking badly about the sahabah (companions) of the Prophet.
3. Following personal desires and putting them ahead of the Quran and Sunnah.
4. All of the above.