Salam Sisters - Values Quiz

Which of these are admirable values?

• Forgiveness

• Impatience

• Selfishness

• Steadfastness

Answer explanation

Forgiveness & steadfastness are both good values.

Impatience & selfishness are not good values. We should aim to be patient & selfless.

Which of these is not an admirable value?

• Gentleness

• Generiousity

• Arrogance

• Mercy

Answer explanation

Arrogance includes having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance/ abilities, being excessively proud of oneself, or looking down on others.

Which of these words means "impartial and just treatment or behaviour without favouritism or discrimination"?

• Oppression

• Faithfulness

• Friendliness

• Fairness

Answer explanation

Oppression: "prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority"

Faithfulness: "the quality of being faithful (remaining loyal and steadfast)"

Friendliness: "the quality of being friendly (kind and pleasant)"

Which of these are examples of gratitude?

• Expecting someone's help

• Giving a teacher's day card

• Saying "Alhamdulillah"

• Saying "Jazakallahu khairan"

Answer explanation

A teachers' day gift shows appreciation to our teacher.

"Alhamdulillah" means "all praise & gratitude belongs to God".

"Linguistically the word Hamd حَمد is a comprehensive term that includes praise. However it also has connotations of gratitude, veneration and appreciation along with the praise." (source: Muslimversity)

"Jazakallahu khairan" means "May Allah reward you with goodness" & can be used as an expression of gratitude towards others.

Anas ibn Malik was a young boy when he had the honour of serving the Prophet s.a.w.

Narrated by Anas r.a himself: “I served the Prophet s.a.w for ten years, and he never said to me, ‘Uff’ (a minor harsh word denoting impatience) and never blamed me by saying, "Why did you do so or why didn't you do so?”

(Sahih Al-Bukhari)

This is an example of the Prophet's s.a.w ___________________.

• Bravery

• Patience with children

• Confidence

• Determination

Answer explanation

"A child is bound to err at times but we are to bear with it patiently, whilst advising and guiding them. We shouldn’t be constantly admonishing our young ones."

Source: Muslim SG