Superstition in Islam Quiz

The belief that objects or practices have powers

• Superstition

• Divination

• Heresy

• Oath

Which ayah mentions that the Truth knocks out the brains of falsehood?

• 6:59(Anam)

• 17:81(Isra)

• 21:18(Anbiya)

• 2:102(Baqarah)

Pre-Islamic Arabs relied on divination by shooting arrows to:

• Foretell rain

• Ascertain future events

• Gain wealth

• Seek forgiveness

What is the Islamic view on horoscopes and astrology?

• Acceptable if not taken seriously

• A form of shirk

• Encouraged for personal growth

• A harmless superstition

The Quran compares falsehood to:

• A shadow

• A brainless entity

• A tree without roots

• Dust in the wind

Harut and Marut are two angels who have fallen to Earth because they propagated superstition by teaching witchcraft.

• True

• False

The Qur'an permits practices like observing omens and divining with arrows only if they bring comfort.

• True

• False

Weak faith is a contributing factor to the rise of superstition.

• True

• False

Wearing an evil eye due to protection is a sin due to cause a form of shirk.

• True

• False

Drinking 'holy' water, believing it will give sifa is considered a form of shirk in Islam.

• True

• False