1) Are there any specific words that must be uttered for the repentance to be accepted?

1. A Muslim may choose any wording as long as they do not contain expressions contrary to the prophetic teachings.
2. A Muslim may only use the wordings uttered by the Prophets.
3. A Muslim may choose any wordings he likes even if they are contrary to the prophetic teachings.
4. A Muslim may only use the wordings uttered by Prophet Muhammad.

2) According to the Prophet Muhammad which words when said 100 times, will remove the sins of the person even if they are like the foam on the ocean?

1. ‘Subhan-Allahi wa-bi-hamdi-hi.’
2. ‘Subhana-kalla humma wa-bi-hamdika’
3. ‘Subhanallahil-Azeem’
4. ‘Allah-humma igh-fir lee’

3) If a Muslim uses the words of repentance mentioned in the Quran:

1. he will not receive additional reward as he was not eloquent enough to recite it in his own words.
2. he will not receive additional reward as he was lazy and did not make the effort to compose it in his own words.
3. he will be punishable as they are the words of God and are not to be repeated by anyone other than the prophets.
4. he will receive additional reward since using the words of God is an act of worship.

4) In which language are prayers of repentance accepted?

1. A Muslim must express feelings of remorse in Arabic.
2. A Muslim must express feelings of remorse in Hebrew.
3. A Muslim must express feelings of remorse in English.
4. A Muslim may choose any language to express feelings of remorse and return to God.

5) The best prayers of repentance are:

1. one’s own prayers.
2. biblical prayers.
3. prayers from the Quran and Sunnah.
4. prayers of religious elders.