1. Which angel brought revelation to the Messengers?
- Jibreel. (correct answer)
- Mikail.
- Israfil.
- Maalik.
Why
Jibreel is the angel appointed to bring revelation to the Messengers. He brought the Quran down to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
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2. What name is commonly used for the keeper of Paradise?
- Ridwaan. (correct answer)
- Maalik.
- Israfil.
- Mikail.
Why
The name Ridwaan is well-known among scholars for the keeper of Paradise, but the source notes that it is not proven in the Quran or sahih Sunnah. What is proven in sahih hadith is the title “Khaazin,” meaning keeper.
3. Which angels are meant when certain people are described as not being approached by angels?
- Angels of mercy and blessing. (correct answer)
- Recording angels.
- Angels who question people in the grave.
- Angels of death.
Why
The report refers to angels of mercy and blessing. It does not include the recording angels, angels of death, angels of punishment, or the angels who question a person in the grave.
4. What is the only thing that cancels out all good deeds?
- Disbelief. (correct answer)
- Every minor sin.
- Every major sin.
- Forgetting a good deed after doing it.
Why
According to the source, good deeds are not accepted when accompanied by disbelief, and nothing cancels out all good deeds except disbelief. Some sins may reduce or cancel some rewards, but not all good deeds completely.
5. How did revelation sometimes come to the Prophet ﷺ?
- Like the ringing of a bell, or through the angel appearing in human form. (correct answer)
- Only through dreams.
- Only through written pages from the sky.
- Only through a bird.
Why
Revelation came in more than one way. Sometimes it came like the ringing of a bell, and sometimes the angel came in the form of a man and spoke to the Prophet ﷺ.
6. What is mentioned about the appearance of Munkar and Nakir in sound reports?
- They are black and blue. (correct answer)
- They are white and gold.
- They are invisible and never seen.
- They are described only as covered in light.
Why
Munkar and Nakir are the two angels who question the deceased in the grave. Sound reports describe them as black and blue.
A note on these answers
These questions are for learning and self-testing. Explanations are drawn from the sources linked on each question and are not a fatwa. For a ruling on your own circumstances, please consult a qualified scholar.
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