Quiz 3 - Fasting, Zakat, Khums, Hajj, Hijab, Food

You're in class when someone offers you a mint. You’re fasting and momentarily forget, so you pop it in your mouth. A second later, you realise—what now?

• Swallow it quickly and pretend it never happened

• Spit it out immediately and continue fasting

• Fast is broken—make it up later

• Keep it in your mouth but don’t swallow it

You plan on visiting your aunt in Geelong tomorrow from Melbourne during Ramadhan. She's been waiting weeks for you to come, and tomorrow is the only day you can make the trip. You are only going for the day. What should you do?

• Leave before Fajr and make the intention to fast on the road

• Leave after midday so that you can continue fasting

• Don’t bother fasting tomorrow because you’re already considered a traveller

• Leave before midday and break your fast once you arrive

I knew my period had finished but it was around 1am and I was too tired to do ghusul. I thought I'd be able to do it in the morning. BUT I SLEPT IN! There are 3 minutes to Fajr prayers, what do I do?

• You can fast the day even if you don't do ghusul on time

• 3 minutes is enough time to do your ghusul.... GO DO IT NOW!!!

• Just count today as another day of your period and don't fast

• Quickly do Tayamum!

You’ve just received your first part-time pay from your casual job—$500. You’re feeling good and want to make sure you fulfil your religious obligations. You remember something about Khums… How should you calculate it?

• Give 20% of the full $500 right away

• Spend what you want first, then immediately calculate 20% of what’s left

• Save all of it—Khums doesn’t apply to savings

• Wait until the end of your Khums year and pay 20% on the savings that remain unused

You’ve been saving money for a while, and now you want to pay your Khums. How is it divided once you’ve made the payment?

• Half of it goes to your local mosques, to fund community programs

• The entire amount goes to Islamic charities, to support people in need

• One half for the descendants of Prophet (PBUH) and the other is for the Imam for general Islamic purposes

• It’s all given to the poor, regardless of their background

 Hajj is considered obligatory without exception for every adult Muslim.

• True

• False

What is an example of "lowering the gaze" as part of modesty in hijab?

• Not staring in a way that objectifies or invites attention

• Avoiding eye contact completely

• Keeping your head lowered at all times

• Only looking at other women

You’re posting a photo on Instagram from a family wedding. You’re wearing a beautiful tight-fitting outfit that covers everything required, but you're also wearing noticeable makeup and the caption is playful and a little flirty. You know a lot of your followers are non-mahram men from school and the community. What should you do?

• It’s fine — your body is covered and it’s your personal account

• It’s okay — your online persona doesn’t have to follow the same modesty expectations as real life

• Modesty is more than just clothing — consider the tone, intention, and audience, and whether it’s something better shared privately with your close female friends

• Delete your account — social media isn’t compatible with hijab

When should one act to Forbid Evil?

• Only when in a position of authority
  

• When you’re certain the act is evil, and your action may stop it without serious harm to yourself

• When you feel emotionally upset by what you saw

• Anytime you feel like expressing your opinion

Which birds are halal to eat?

• Birds of prey like hawks and falcons

• Chickens and birds that mostly flap

• Scavenger birds like vultures

• All birds, as long as they are islamically slaughtered