1) James is a highly enthusiastic new Muslim. He wants to find as many ways as possible to draw closer to Allah. How would you advise him?

1. To come up with new ways to make his method of prayer different and unique in comparison to others.
2. To perform acts of worship characteristic to other religions as this can enhance the beauty of his worship.
3. To simply perform those actions which are in accordance to the teachings of the Quran and the authentic Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad.
4. None of the above.

2) Which kind of innovation is permissible to be introduced in the religion of Islam?

1. Any innovation with the intent to please Allah.
2. Any innovation with the intent to draw closer to Allah.
3. Any innovation with the intent to worship Allah.
4. Any innovation with the intent to enhance the beauty of Islam.
5. None of the above.

3) What condition(s) must an action fulfill in order to gain acceptance by Allah?

1. The action must be done with a sincere intention to please Allah.
2. The action must be done according to what is taught in the Quran and the authentic Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad.
3. All of the above.
4. None of the above.

4) Complete the following statement. 'The deen of Islam….:

1. is complete and has no need for bidah.'
2. is incomplete and has need for further innovation to complete it.'
3. is  complete however Allah has left room for human innovations to further enhance its beauty.'
4. makes no mention of whether or not it is a complete religion therefore we can feel free to add to its teachings.'

5) How can a Muslim further enhance and beautify his manner of practicing Islam?

1. By innovating new ways to worship Allah in addition to what He has already commanded.
2. By extending the rituals of worship according to his own desires.
3. By following the Book of Allah along with the guidance and example of the Prophet Muhammad.
4. All of the above.

6) How does one know if an act of worship is really an act of bidah?

1. One concludes by observing whether the majority of the people around him are doing it or not.
2. There is really no way to know; therefore one must go by their gut feeling.
3. By learning Islam and not following hearsay.
4. One must follow any action that seems religious since it will ultimately make him reach Allah.