Facts About Islam

The largest population of Muslims in the world is found in which country?

• Egypt

• Iraq

• Indonesia

• Saudi Arabia

Approximately what percentage of Muslims speak Arabic as their first language?

• 85

• 20

• 35

• 60

Of the following, which is NOT considered a pillar of Islam?

• Holy War

• Fasting during Ramadan

• Praying Five Times Daily

• Taking a Pilgrimage to Mecca

The Muslim calendar begins in which year?

• 1

• 622

• 680

• 815

A hadith is . . .

• a verse from the Qur'an

• a tradition traced back to the Prophet Muhammad

• a curse upon one's enemies

• a curved sword used by mounted soldiers

In Islam, which the following is generally NOT considered a legitimate source for making ethical judgments and arguments?

• The Qur'an

• The Bible

• hadith

• The consensus of the community

In Islam, Jesus is viewed as . . .

• a wise philosopher

• the Son of God

• a false prophet

• a prophet

A majority of Muslims in the world belong to which sect?

• Shi'i

• Mahayana

• Sunni

• Kharaji

The split between the Sunni and the Shi'i is rooted in . . .

• conflicts over the appropriate leadership of the community

• beliefs about the Qur'an

• beliefs about the nature of Muhammad

• disagreements over territory

Muhammad reportedly had a dislike for what animal?

• dogs

• camels

• cats

• horses