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) 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.

3) Which of the following is included in the categories of jihad?

1. Jihad against the hypocrites.
2. Jihad against the unbelievers.
3. Jihad against the devil.
4. Jihad of the self.
5. All of the above.

4) Select a false statement with regards to jihad.

1. In Islam, war is the prerogative of the individual.
2. Defensive jihad is fought when Muslim lands are invaded and the lives of people, their wealth and honor are threatened.
3. In Islam, targeting non-combatants is unlawful.
4. In Islam, when a war has been declared by the state, it will be aimed only at the combatants.

5) Select a false statement.

1. The word “holy war” is associated with the medieval Crusaders.
2. Islam began as the peaceful proclamation of the absolute unity of Allah.
3. The Prophet always averted the pagan attacks by the exercise of patience and in no condition displayed retaliation.
4. None of the above.

6) 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.