Introduction & Purpose
Why is meeting another Muslim considered an act of worship?
A) To impress others
B) It spreads love, peace, and unity
C) To gain wealth
D) To show power
B) It spreads love, peace, and unity
What should you say when greeting another Muslim?
A) Hello
B) As-salāmu ʿalaykum
C) How are you?
D) Peace
B) As-salāmu ʿalaykum
– It is recommended to shake the other person’s hand because:
A) It is polite only
B) Hatred is removed and love increases
C) It is required after prayer
D) It shows weakness
B) Hatred is removed and love increases
The Prophet ﷺ never shook the hand of a ______ woman.
Stranger
Greeting first, smiling, and showing kindness creates ______ among people.
Peace/Love/Trust
What does Islam emphasize about meeting others?
A) Politeness only
B) Respect, humility, and kindness
C) Avoiding all greetings
D) Arrogance
B) Respect, humility, and kindness
According to the Qur’an (4:86), how should one return a greeting?
A) With silence
B) By ignoring
C)With equal or better response
D) By bowing
C) With equal or better response
Is shaking the hand of a stranger woman permissible?
A) Yes, always
B) Only with a cloth
C) No, it is forbidden
D) Only at home
C) No, it is forbidden
When meeting a child, it is recommended to greet and ______ them, showing mercy.
Pat on the head
Ignoring proper etiquettes when meeting others can lead to hurt feelings or weaker ______.
Relationships
Greeting another Muslim first shows:
A) Strength
B)Ignorance Ignorance
C) Weakness
D) Brotherhood and care
D) Brotherhood and care
Who is considered better when it comes to greetings?
A) The one who waits
B) The one who greets first
C) The oldest person
D) The richest person
B) The one who greets first
How should the duration of a handshake be handled?
A) Pull away immediately
B) Prolong it so the initiator draws away first
C) Shake violently
D) Shake only once
B) Prolong it so the initiator draws away first
One may stand to greet someone arriving from outside, but may not stand before someone ______.
Sitting/Seated leader
Meeting another Muslim with kindness reflects one’s faith and ______.
Character
What small gesture is considered charity in Islam when meeting others?
A) Nodding
B) Smiling
C) Shaking hands violently
D) Bowing
B) Smiling
What is the spiritual reward of shaking hands with another Muslim?
A) Friendship only
B)
C) Wealth
D) Sins forgiven before parting
D) Sins forgiven before parting
Kissing or bowing to greet another Muslim in normal meetings is:
A) Encouraged
B) Forbidden
C) Optional
D) Recommended
B) Forbidden
Bowing or prostrating to another human being is ______ because worship is due only to Allah.
Forbidden/Haram
Listening carefully and avoiding mockery strengthens ______ in the community.
Unity/Trust
Practicing proper etiquette when meeting Muslims strengthens:
A) Love, trust, and unity
B) Wealth and status
C) Popularity
D) Knowledge only
A) Love, trust, and unity
Meeting another Muslim should never involve:
A) Smiling
B) Listening carefully
C) Arrogance, rudeness, or harm
D) Saying As-salāmu ʿalaykum
C) Arrogance, rudeness, or harm
Hugging upon meeting a brother is allowed:
A) Only if after a journey or absence
B) Always
C) Never
D) Only after prayer
A) Only if after a journey or absence
Hugging or kissing a brother is only allowed when he has been absent or returns from a ______.
Journey
– Even small acts like a smile or sincere greeting can make a big difference in building a ______ environment.
Caring/Harmonious/Friendly