Literally meaning “submission” or “surrender,” this word is also related to the Arabic word that means “peace”.

• Akbar

• Salat

• Sharia

• Islam

Who is considered a prophet in Islam?

• Jesus

• Abraham

• Mohammed

• All of the them

Which of the following represents how the Quran is understood by Muslims?

• The direct revelation of God to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel.

• Considered scripture only in its original language – Arabic.

• The complete, perfect, and unalterable word of God.

• All of the above.

Which of the following does NOT pertain to the Islamic understanding of human beings?

• Human beings are the best part of creation.

• The goal of human life is to submit/surrender to the will of God.

• Human beings are unable to do good because sin has thoroughly corrupted human nature.

• Human beings tend to forget their dependence on God and act arrogantly.

The birthplace of Muhammad and the holiest city in Islam is

• Medina

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Varanasi

Which of the following best describes the Arabian world during the time of Muhammad and the emergence of Islam?

• Absence of political stability – Arabian society was primarily organized by tribal affiliation that promoted the good of the tribe above social cooperation.

• The common religion of the time offered many gods and spirits to be feared but was largely unsatisfactory because it did not address the ethical concerns of society.

• Violence was a major issue in the Arabian world – blood-feuds, raiding, and stealing were commonplace.

• All of the above

The term used in Islam to refer to God’s indivisible oneness is

• Sawm

• Salat

• Tawhid

• Zakat

The Shahadah, Islam’s basic profession of faith, states that

• There is only one God and Muhammad is God’s prophet.

• All human beings should submit to Allah and join the fight against unbelievers.

• Jesus was a prophet of God, but Muhammad is the final prophet.

• God is most great, and therefore we should pray to God daily.

The ritual prayer that occurs five times a day (dawn, midday, afternoon, dusk, and night) is called:

• Sawm

• Tawhid

• Salat

• Zakat

Obligatory charitable giving which goes to the poor and needy is known as:

• Sawm

• Tawhid

• Salat

• Zakat