Introduction to Islam

Where did Islam originate?

• Arabian peninsula
• China
• North Africa
• India

What holy city are Muslims expected to make a pilgrimage to in their lifetime?

• Medina
• Mecca
• Jerusalem
• Damsacus

Which of the following is the best definition for Halal?

• All of the above

• Not Permissible

• Permissible

• Unclean

Islam is a _______________ religion.

• pagan
• cult
• monotheistic
• polytheistic

People who practice Islam believe _____ was God's last prophet?

• Muhammad

• Moses

• Martin Luther

• Jesus Christ

Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan?

• good practice for self-control

• helps people remember the poor by feeling hunger

• Jesus said it will increase your chance of getting into heaven

• takes people’s minds off day-to-day life and helps them remember God.

Which calendar does Ramadan follow?

• Solar Calendar

• No Calendar

• Lunar Calendar

• Muhammad Calendar

What are the two holiest cities in Islam?

• Mecca and Medina
• Mecca and Damascus
• Damascus and Jerusalem
• Petra and Medina

What forms the basis of Islamic faith?

• Four Noble Truths
• Five Pillars
• Eightfold path
• Three Wise Sayings

Which of the following statements is true about Islam?

• it accepts Mohammad as the only prophet of God

• it accepts the divinity of Jesus Christ

• it accepts Moses and Jesus as earlier prophets

• it only accepts the New Testament