The Teachings of Islam

What does the list below reveal about Islam?

Muslims pray five times a day.

Muslim women dress modestly.

Muslims don't drink alcohol or eat pork.

Muslims give money to support charities.

• Islam is a religion of hardship.

• Islam is a way of life.

• Islam was popular in Arabia in the 700s.

• Islam was the same as other religions.

According to Islam, Jews and Christians are "People of the Book." What does

this mean?

• These religions are guided by holy writings that came from God.

• These religions believe in storytelling.

• These religions inspire people to read the same books.

• These religions worship in similar ways.

Which of the following is true of the Qur'an, but not true of the

Sunnah?

• It is recorded as the hadith, or tradition.

• It contains examples for living that Muhammad set during his lifetime.

• It was written with the help of the angel Gabriel.

• It is followed by Jews and Christians.

According to the first Pillar of Faith,

• Muslims pledge to pray every day.

• Muslims pledge to submit to God.

• Muslims pledge to fast during Ramadan.

• Muslims pledge to travel to Makkah.

For Muslims, praying five times a day is a way of life that emphasizes

• spirituality and hard work.

• discipline.

• fairness.

• kindness.

The word zakat means "purification." According to Islam's Third Pillar of Faith, sharing one's money or possessions with the needy makes wealth pure. Why is that?

• It encourages belief in one God.

• It encourages belief in luck.

• It discourages greed.

• It discourages work.

Which of the following is one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• shari'ah

• struggle

• pilgrimage

• Sunnah

Jihad means "to strive." What are Muslims striving for?

• to influence others

• to succeed in business

• to overcome challenges

• to attract followers

Which of the following best describes the Qur'an according to Islam?

• God's laws and moral teachings

• the example set by Muhammad

• stories of Muhammad's actions

• the explanation of different faith

What is the first Pillar of Faith, or shahadah?

• charitable giving

• the Qur'an

• daily prayer

• declaring faith