1) Identify a true statement about character.

1. Character is basically maxims best left for an individual to practice when convenient.
2. Character comes from the “core,” from deep inside a person and reflects ones true convictions.
3. Prophets of Allah were not teachers of good character because it is culture specific.
4. Most people have good character; there is no need to emphasize on it so much.

2) Identify good character trait(s) according to Islam.

1. A cheerful smile and being generous.
2. ‘Just say no’ and ‘Just beat it’.
3. Avoid mixing with people.
4. All of the above.

3) Good character should be developed upon:

1. what Islamic beliefs and practices teach us.
2. what is accepted in the forms of popular slogans in modern society today.
3. what is publically displayed by different idols and icons whether deemed good or bad.
4. whatever source we feel strongly about emulating, by choice.

4) Complete the hadith: “The most excellent believers in faith are those who have…………..”

1. good moral character.
2. good Islamic knowledge.
3. good physique.
4. None of the above.

5) Khuluq means:

1. guidance.
2. good deeds.
3. generosity.
4. inner, natural disposition.

6) The Arabic term that describes one’s inner natural disposition is:

1. Khuluq
2. Khaliq
3. Khalifa
4. Khlaaq

7) If a person wishes to develop the trait of generosity but does not have a lot of money to give what should they do?

1. One should forego the desire to be generous as they have no money to give.
2. One should wait until they acquire a lot of money.
3. One may find other ways of being generous such as taking time out to help others.
4. One should rob the rich to give to the poor.

8) According to one narration, the heftiest thing to be placed in the scale of the believer on the Day of Judgment will be:

1. the wealth he earned.
2. the popularity he gained.
3. his hours of worship.
4. his good character.