Ultimate Islam Vocab Quiz

Which of the following best defines the word heijera

• A time of fasting and an abundance of prayer

• Muslim word meaning to defend your own property

• A holy place of worship

• Muslim word meaning to flight from danger, especially Muhammad's escape from Mecca to Medina

What is Sharia?

• Islamic law based on the teachings of the Koran

• The Muslim word for currency

• a prophet who freed Islamic people form Christian rule

• A time of fasting and an abundance of prayer

Who or what is Muhammad?

• The Islamic god or savior

• A Christian Leader who fought Allah for control of the holy land

• A prophet who founded Islam

• Islamic warrior known for his brutal attacks during the holy wars

Which of the following is MOST similar to the Quran (Koran)

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Ten Commandments

• The Holy Bible

• Moses of Egypt

What are the Sunni and the Shiite?

• The holiest places of Islam

• The two pilgrimages in which Muslims travel to Mecca

• The two denominations (types or branches) of Islam

• The two prophets that lead the Muslims into the promise land

Which of the following is NOT a similarity to Islam?

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Atheism

• Catholicism

Which of the following sentences uses the word revelation in the correct way as related to Islam?

• Muhammad took a revelation to Mecca at age 12.

• The people entered the revelation for worship.

• Muhammad received a revelation from Allah asking him to protect his people.

• Muhammad was a revelation who lead the Muslim people.

Which of the following is similar to the word mosque?

• Temple

• The bible

• The Ten Commandments

• Priest

Which of the following best defines the word hajj?

• A place of worship

• an ancient burial ground

• A pilgrim Muslim's take at least once in their life to Mecca

• The highest form of life

Which of the following best defines Caliph?

• Deputy or representative or leader of Caliphate

• A special bread used in religious ceremonies

• A common citizen of a Caliphate

• A special form of fasting practiced during Ramadan