The Context of Halal.

Which of the following is considered the most severe type of najis (najis mughallazah)?

• Pig saliva

• Vomit

• Urine of a baby boy under 2 years, breastfed only

• Blood

What is the correct way to cleanse an object contaminated by najis mughallazah?

• Wash once with water

• Wipe with a cloth

• Wash once with soil, then six times with water

• Soak overnight in water

What does the Arabic word “shariah” mean?

• Islamic future

• Islamic way/path

• Islamic law

• Islamic religion

All types of mushrooms are considered najis in Islam.

• False.

• True.

Answer explanation

Mushrooms are halal unless they are poisonous or harmful.

Which are the four main sources of Shariah law?

• Quran, Sunnah, Ijma’, Qiyas

• Quran, Bible, Hadith, Qiyas

• Quran, Sunnah, Torah, Ijma’

• Quran, Sunnah, Qiyas, Hadith

Shariah law divides actions into five categories. Which of these is NOT a category?

• Forbidden

• Discouraged

• Allowed

• Celebrated

What is the ritual cleansing process called when an object is contaminated by pig saliva?

• Samak

• Sertu

• Wudu

• Tayammum

Answer explanation

Sertu is usually used for pig/dogs for muslims. Samak is commonly used during tanning leather products.

Which of the following is NOT a step in sertu cleansing?

• Scrub with soil and water

• Rinse six times with water

• Burn the object

• Ensure no trace of impurity remains

True or False: Sertu is required only if the contamination is from najis mughallazah (e.g., dog or pig)

• True

• False

Name one example of najis mutawassitah (medium impurity)

Answer explanation

Blood, vomit, or alcohol (khamr).