1) In Islam, a sin is an act which has been forbidden:

1. by Allah in the Quran alone.
2. by the Prophet Muhammad in the Sunnah alone.
3. by Allah in the Quran or by the Prophet Muhammad in the Sunnah.
4. by one’s parents, teachers or people of higher authority.

2) Which of the following sins is not amongst the sins ranked as 'the seven great destructive sins' by Prophet Muhammad?

1. To practice sorcery.
2. To listen to music.
3. To take a life unjustly.
4. To join partners in worship with Allah.

3) In Islam, which of the following is the most serious prohibition of all?

1. Shirk, associating partners with Allah.
2. Riba, dealing in usury.
3. Murder, intentionally taking a life.
4. Stealing.
5. None of the above.

4) Minor sins are acts about which Allah has not stated:

1. His extreme anger.
2. His extreme punishment.
3. His warnings.
4. All of the above.

5) Why should a Muslim avoid major sins?

1. Because committing such sins may be a reason for Allah rejecting a person's supplication.
2. Because committing such sins may carry many severe punishments.
3. Because Allah has guaranteed Paradise to those who avoid them.
4. All of the above.

6) An act of sin defies:

1. the laws of Allah.
2. the laws of mankind.
3. the laws of nature.
4. any law whether divine or manmade.