LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT IN ISLAM

What is Islam's stance on art?

• Islam does not approve of any form of art

• Islam allows art that is compliant with its principles and tenets

• Islam only approves of religious art

• Islam approves of all types of art regardless of their intent

What is the general principle of satisfying physical needs and desires in Islam?

• Excess

• Abstinence

• Moderation

• Compulsion

According to Islam, what is the importance of meeting the needs for entertainment and relaxation?

• It is not important

• It is important only if it does not violate religious beliefs and ethics

• It is important regardless of whether it violates religious beliefs and ethics

• It is important only for religious purposes

What type of art is not acceptable in Islam?

• Art that promotes psychological abnormalities

• Art that provokes sexual desires

• Art that promotes bigotry and aggression

• All of them

What is Islam's stance on sports?

• Islam does not approve of any kind of sports activities

• Islam encourages sports activities as long as they do not violate religious principles

• Islam only approves of sports activities that are religious in nature

• Islam prohibits sports activities entirely

How does Islam view leisure activities that involve gambling?

• Islam is neutral towards gambling

• Islam encourages gambling as a form of entertainment

• Islam allows gambling as long as it does not involve money

• Islam prohibits gambling entirely

Which of the following types of art is not acceptable in Islam?

• Art that is influenced by Western culture

• Art that promotes psychological abnormalities

• Art that depicts nature and landscapes

• Art that features calligraphy and Islamic designs

Why was drawing pictures and sculptures banned in the early stages of Islam?

• To imitate Allah swt's power to create

• To emulate Allah swt's attributes

• To show the unity of Allah

• To avoid reverting to old habits of shirk

Why were Muslim scholars more tolerant of pictures in the later stages of Islam?

• The danger of going back to shirk decreased

• It became easier to imitate Allah swt's power to create

• The creed of Tawheed was not established in peoples' minds

• The use of intermediaries became popular again

What should be evaluated to determine whether drawing pictures and making arts are permissible in Islam?

• The location where it will be displayed

• The popularity of the artist

• The purpose and style of its use

• The financial cost of creating it