Honouring Women (Pre-class)

Which of the following is not one of the four sacred women in a man's life?

• Mother

• Cousin

• Sister

• Daughter

What does the term mahram mean in Islam?

• A prayer leader

• A close family member you cannot marry

• A friend of the family

• A guardian angel

Why are boundaries between mahram and non-mahram important?

• To limit communication

• To increase family privacy

• To protect dignity and prevent inappropriate relationships

• To follow cultural traditions

What does "lowering the gaze" mean in an Islamic context?

• Avoiding eye contact in all settings

• Not looking at anything beautiful

• Controlling your eyes from lingering at non-mahrams

• Walking with your head down

According to the Quran (24:30), what are believing men commanded to do?

• Avoid friendships

• Lower their gaze and guard their modesty

• Speak only when spoken to

• Avoid all interactions with women

Which of the following is a practical way to lower your gaze in daily life?

• Avoiding going outside

• Keeping eyes on the ground while walking

• Avoiding unnecessary scrolling on social media

• Wearing sunglasses indoors

How did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ treat women?

• With authority and control

• With silence and distance

• With kindness, consultation, and respect

• With strictness and minimal interaction

Which is NOT a permanent mahram?

• Mother

• Sister

• Cousin

• Daughter

When interacting with non-mahrams, what is encouraged?

• Long and deep conversations

• Private one-on-one meetings

• Clear, brief, and professional communication

• Completely ignoring them

Why must Muslims avoid oppressing others, especially women?

• Because it's against social norms

• Because injustice leads to darkness on the Day of Judgment

• To avoid legal trouble

• To be popular