Islam Guidance

Question Paper on Lesson 13

Question Paper on Lesson 13

 Question 1:      [15 points]

True or False:

(a)    Islam preaches belief in a God who is the sole Creator and Sustainer of all things.

(b)   Islam does not allow dissenting views.

(c)    Muhammad is the Messenger of God and the Seal of the Prophets.

(d)   Islam discourages theological speculation.

(e)    Islam provides a comprehensive code of conduct to its followers.

(f)     Islam gives more importance to spiritual life than material life.

(g)    Islam promotes monasticism.

(h)    Islamic laws are perpetually valid because they are independent of material means of implementation.

(i)      Islam promotes equality, encourages intellectual inquiry, exalts pursuit of knowledge and maintains a balance between material and spiritual life.

(j)     Islam encourages suppression of desires.

 Question 2:      [10 points]

Circle the letter of one correct statement:

 (a)    According to Islam, Christianity and Judaism are valid religions even today.

(b)   It is permissible to revise the fundamental Islamic principles to suit the needs of changing times.

(c)    Imam ‘Ali ar-Riza (a.s.) said, “With the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (a.s.), revelation came to an end.”

(d)   Muslims believe that the Prophet of Islam is the Last Messenger of God and that the Qur'ān is the Final Revelation.

(e)    Islam is the continuation of Christianity and Judaism.

 Question 3:      [25 points: 15 for (a) & 10 for (b)]

(a)    What is the fundamental criterion for a law to be eternal and permanent?

(b)   Describe at least two Islamic laws that would fit the criterion you mentioned in (a).

 Notes:

[7] This is an authentic hadith accepted by all Muslims, see al-Amini, al-Ghadir, vol. 3, p. 196-202.

[8] Nahju 'l-Balaghah, sermon 133.

[9] Bihār al-Anwār, vol. 2, p. 34.

[10] Wasā'ilu 'sh-Shi‘a, vol. 12, p. 49

[11] Bihāru 'l-Anwār, vol. 70, p. 114.

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