Islam

Check all statements that are true for Judaism, Christianity, AND Islam.

• All are Monotheistic.

• All celebrate Christmas.

• All teach that you should take care of the poor.

• All trace their beginning to Abraham.

• All worship using the same holy book.

Why is Muhammad important to Islam?

• He is believed to be the final prophet of Allah.

• He is believed to be the son of Allah.

• He is the first caliph of Mecca.

• He is the first Muslim to write the teachings of Islam down.

What is a "prophet?"

• someone who predicts the future

• an author of a religious text

• a messenger of God

• a political leader in religious faith

Which holy book contains the messages that Gabriel passed from God to Muhammad?

• the Vedas

• the Shari'ah

• the Sunnah

• the Qur'an

Choose all the statements that are true of prayer in Islam.

• The person praying must face a certain direction.

• Prayer happens 4 times per day.

• The person praying must wash before doing so.

• Prayer must happen in a mosque.

• Prayer is one of the 5 Pillars of Islam.

Why is Jerusalem a sacred city to Muslims?

• Muhammad traveled there at night on a winged horse and met the other prophets.

• It is the city of Muhammad's birth and the location of the Ka'bah.

• When Muhammad was rejected, it is the city he moved to and built his following.

• Jerusalem is sacred to Christians and Jews, but not Muslims.

Which phrase expresses the Muslim belief in only one God?

• "Peace be upon Him."

• "There is no god, but God."

• "The final voice of God is Muhammad."

The example Muhammad set during his life is called...

• jihad.

• Shari'ah.

• Sunnah.

• Sunni.

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 Pillars of Islam?

• Daily Prayer

• Charity

• Pilgrimage

• Study

Overcoming challenges in Islam is called...

• jihad.

• Siyam.

• Sunnah.

• Zakat.