1) How should a person deal with death when it begins to approach him?

1. By remaining patient.
2. By uttering all of one’s grievances and cursing Allah.
3. By engaging only in the state of hope of Allah’s mercy and not fearing Him.
4. By engaging in worship and not putting precious time in settling debts.

2) Select a true statement.

1. Death may be sudden hence there is no point in preparing for it.
2. Death is inevitable and requires no preparation in Islam.
3. Death is inevitable but there are certain things that a believer can do to prepare.
4. None of the above.

3) What is one encouraged to do for the dying patient when death approaches him?

1. He should make du’a.
2. He should prompt the patient lightly to say the words, La ilaha illa Allah.
3. He should remain by the patient’s side and should not leave him alone.
4. He should keep the patient’s lips wet by dripping a few drops of water into his mouth.
5. All of the above.

4) For whom has Islam given a complete set of instructions with regards to death?

1. The person who is dying.
2. Those who have the privilege to be present at the time of death of a loved one.
3. Those responsible for the burial.
4. All of the above.

5) In accordance to Islamic belief:

1. death will come to everyone.
2. death is unavoidable.
3. death is a certain part of life.
4. All of the above.

6) When a person is dying what tasks should be undertaken?

1. Writing a will.
2. Settling or making arrangements for any debts one has.
3. Asking relatives and friends to conduct the funeral by carefully following the Sunnah.
4. All of the above.

7) Select a true statement with regards to the treatment of the body of the deceased.

1. One should not kiss the deceased.
2. One should cover the face and head of the deceased even if he died in the state of ihram.
3. One should immediately close the eyes of the deceased and make du’a.
4. One should delay the burial as much as possible.

8) In what position is it best for a dying patient to lie in?

1. On his stomach.
2. On his left side facing the qiblah.
3. On his right side facing the qiblah.
4. None of the above.

9) What may one do when death approaches a loved one?

1. Visit the patient.
2. Ensure the patient is getting appropriate medical treatment.
3. Console and counsel the patient in this time of suffering and fear.
4. Pray with and for the patient.
5. All of the above.

10) Why did the Prophet ask us to refrain from saying anything negative to a dying person?

1. Because the person is dying and it will not be audible in any case.
2. Because the person is dying and there is no use crying over spilt milk.
3. Because one will have less chances of being included in the deceased will.
4. Because the angels are present at the sick bed and say Ameen to whatever is uttered there.