Year 12 End of Term 1 Revision Quiz

What is the Islamic punishment for proven adultery as outlined in Surah An-Nur?

• One hundred lashes carried out publicly.
• No punishment is given.
• It is done privately for secrecy.
• Only verbal warning is issued.

How many witnesses are required to prove adultery in Islamic law?

• Four trustworthy witnesses.
• Three witnesses are enough.
• One honest person is sufficient.
• Based on local customs.

What happens to someone who falsely accuses a chaste woman of adultery?

• They receive eighty lashes and lose their credibility as a witness.
• They are given a chance to repent only.
• No punishment unless proven again.
• They must pay a fine only.

What is the purpose of the Li’an (mutual curse) process?

• To provide justice when a spouse accuses the other of adultery without witnesses.
• To make divorce easier.
• To allow accusations without proof.
• To protect the man’s honour only.

Why does Surah An-Nur begin with strong laws on morality?

• To protect society from moral corruption and preserve honour.
• To give men more control over society.
• To limit women’s freedom.
• To focus on tribal traditions.

What does Islam say about showing pity during the punishment for adultery?

• Pity should not prevent justice; the law must be upheld.
• Forgiveness cancels all punishment.
• Pity is more important than the law.
• The public can decide to cancel the law.

Who starts the process of Li’an?

• The husband, by making four oaths of truth.
• The wife, by requesting witnesses.
• A judge without needing oaths.
• The family of the accused.

What does the wife do in response during Li’an?

• She makes four oaths declaring the husband is lying.
• She must remain silent.
• She has to bring evidence.
• She must accept the divorce quietly.

What is the wisdom behind immediate worldly punishment for adultery?

• It acts as a deterrent and protects the community.
• It satisfies public anger.
• It focuses only on punishment.
• It gives power to judges.

How does repentance affect the punishment for slander?

• It can restore one's dignity and remove the sin.
• It cancels any worldly consequence.
• It increases the delay of punishment.
• It results in financial fine instead.