Exams

A test or examination (informally, exam or evaluation) is an assessment intended to measure a test-taker's knowledge, skill, aptitude, physical fitness, or classification in many other topics (e.g., beliefs). A test may be administered verbally, on paper, on a computer, or in a predetermined area that requires a test taker to demonstrate or perform a set of skills. Tests vary in style, rigor and requirements.

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Forgiveness . Exams . Guilt

I borrowed someone’s pen during an exam without permission for a quick correction, and now I feel guilty. I do not know who it belonged to, so I cannot ask for forgiveness. What should I do in this situation?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 6 months ago

If you have no way at all to know the owner, you give the item or its value in Sadaqa on behalf of the owner and pray for him.

Wassalam.

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Exams . Salah (Prayers)

Can I recite short Quranic verses in my prayers to help me remember them for competitive exams preparation?

Yes you can recite any short Sura in prayers as far as your intention is for the sake of Allah (SWT).

Wassalam,

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Exams

I have been studying hard for a standardized exam, making Duaa and a Nadhr, but there seems to be obstacles in my way. How can I differentiate between a divine test and my own shortcomings?

We need to do our best in studying and preparing whatever we can to achieve our aims, then seek from Allah (SWT) to grant us our aims. Divine test is always in our life in different shapes and situations.

Wassalam.

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Work . God (Allah) . Exams

How can we differentiate whether a sign from God indicates stopping or trying harder? After failing an exam despite studying and praying, should I persist or see it as a sign to stop? How can one discern whether it is a hint to work harder or to halt?

Failing an exam does not mean a sign to stop trying. We need to put more efforts to reach to our lawful aims as much as we can. There is no question of haunting our efforts to achieve more as far as the aim is practicality possible and good for us and others.

‘Failure should encourage us to work harder avoiding the reasons of the failure.

‘Supplication and seeking from Allah (SWT) is our weapon as the Hadeeth states: Supplication is the weapon of the believer الدعاء سلاح الؤمن

We need to seek help from Allah to achieve our noble aims.

Wassalam.

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Magic . Exams

Is it allowed to seek the help of an expert in black magic for good purposes, such as achieving success in exams?

No. Black magic is an evil and a major sin. Ther is no way to seek help from evil.

Wassalam.

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Parents . Exams . Sawm (Fasting)

What should one do if their parents force them to skip their fast for exams?

It is obligatory to fast the whole days of the month of Ramadan if you are not ill nor traveling. You must obey Allah and never disobey Him to please any one else even your parents. You can not commit a sinful act to please any one.

Wassalam.

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Islam . Exams

Does the concept of luck exist in Islam? And is it permissible if we wish someone good luck for an exam?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 3 years ago

The question of what luck is, and whether or not it exists, is a challenging metaphysical question.

Scholars who take a strict reading of Islamic theology will generally reject the idea of "luck", if one defines "luck" as something amoral (that is, acting outside a moral compass) which exists independent of the divine involvement in the universe. This is especially if it seems to go against a sense of divine justice. "Luck" is sometimes seen as belonging to pre-Islamic and/or non-Abrahamic belief systems.

That is to say, things that are seen as "lucky" tend to be seen as Allah's will or something occurring on the level of metaphysical cause and effect (for instance, I help an orphan today, and am saved from a car crash tomorrow). This is apart from hard work and smart work; for instance, some people are "lucky" in their exams simply because they study smart.

Instead, they will focus on concepts like baraka (things, people, places, etc, being blessed by Allah), divine destiny, divine mercy, divine punishment, and so forth. So, for instance, one might increase "luck" by doing good deeds or giving charity. (That is, it is not mere luck but rather cause and effect.)

Certain things which might be considered "luck" in some cultures are also ascribed to divine decree; for instance, Allah decrees sustenance for a human being. So, receiving sustenance is ultimately through the decree of Allah and the acts of angels in obedience to Allah in delivering it, even if we also have to put forth efforts. Or, someone may receive a scholarship to Harvard and be considered "lucky", but someone else may not receive that scholarship because it is not their destiny and they are meant to do something else in life, so it is not really about "luck".

On the other hand, it is not impossible to find Muslims who do hold that luck exists as a metaphysical thing, and that some people seem to have more of it. After all, Muslims have held a great many views over the past 1000+ years.

In any case, most people are not ruminating over these philosophical questions when wishing someone good luck on something, and it's fine to say.

Islam . Exams

Does the concept of luck exist in Islam? And is it permissible if we wish someone good luck for an exam?

It is permissible to wish someone and pray for him for success in an exam or any other matter. Success is granted by Allah on us after fulfilling our duties including sincerely seeking His help and support.

Wassalam.

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Du'a (Supplication) . Exams

Which is best Dua for getting good exam results?

There are many great Du'a and Quranic verses in this regard e.g.

1. Ayatul Kursi, 3 times or 5 times or 7 times..

2. Sura Al-Hamd, 7 times or 40 times or 70 times.

3. Sura Tawheed, 12 times or more.

4. Night Prayer (Namaz e Shab) Salatul Layl.

5. Ziyarat Ashura.

Wassalam..

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Exams . Bribery

A man has given a good amount of money to someone who is influential in the education system to get through the final exams, will this be considered bribe?

Islam does not allow any type of cheating. Getting through the exams is type of cheating and it is against religion and morals.

Wassalam.

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Exams . Employment . Cheating

Is it allowed to earn through Fiverr by doing exam assignment projects for others?

Muslim is not allowed to cheat or deceive others. If you do an exam for others, you will be claiming that you are that person. This is a type of cheating.

Wassalam.

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Exams . God (Allah)

Does God answer prayers related to taking exams? If one does pray to pass an exam, does God assist in these matters?

Absolutely; however, one also still has to study. Just writing "bismillah al-rahman al-rahim" on top of an exam does not guarantee a good score. However you can ask Allah for help with studying and help on getting good marks, and then do your best. (Which also may include asking for help from other people if you are having difficulty with the material alone.)

True, rarely, there are miracles (for instance, there may be a case where someone is desperate to pass an exam and coincidentally studies the exact topic that is on the exam, and this can be ascribed to divine assistance at a critical point in their life). But in general the divine assistance should be coupled with serious efforts.

I am saying that because it is not unusual for some students who get low grades on an example to approach prayer as a last resort, and then wonder why they are getting low marks when they write "786" on their exam and all. Of course it is always good to begin everything with bismillah, it just isn't a substitute.

But yes it is always good to ask for Allah's help.

There is a nice story about the late 'Allamah Tabataba'i who wrote the famous Tafsir al-Mizan. It is hard to believe, but he says that in his youth he had a very difficult time with school and was written off by the teacher as being a poor student. So he went out of the city and implored Allah to give him the capability to study and learn. And as we see, he became one of the most famous scholars in history. This is an example we can all follow if what we are studying is important to us!

Also remember that sometimes if studying a subject doesn't work out, sometimes there is an element of fate, that is, maybe it isn't something we are meant to do as part of our life path. (For instance, if a person doesn't get into medical school) But of course if it is important to you, you should still try your best. God knows best.