U2L10 - Learning About World Religions: Islam

This image shows Muslims praying at the Mosque of Suleyman in Istanbul, Turkey. Which term refers to the Islamic practice of daily prayer?

• zakat

• salat

• shahadah

• shari'ah

How many times a day are Muslims called to prayer?

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 7

Which of the following is accurate about salat?

• Muslims may practice salat only in a mosque.

• Salat prayers are led by a muezzin.

• Muslims are called to prayer by an imam.

• Muslims may practice salat anywhere.

What is the purpose of a qiblah compass?

• It helps Muslims locate the direction of Mecca.

• It tells Muslims which Qur'an verses to recite.

• • It shows Muslims how many lines to form when they pray.

• It helps Muslims find the location of the nearest mosque.

Which Pillar of Islam is being described in the phrase "practice regular charity"?

• shahadah

• zakat

• siyam

• hajj

What do Muslims do when they practice zakat?

• They pay taxes to religious officials.

• They pray five times a day.

• They declare their faith in one God.

• They donate money to less fortunate people.

Which of the following is an accurate example of charity?

• • providing nutritious meals for the poor

• requiring the poor to work for food

• limiting health care to only people who can pay for it

• making teachers work without pay

Which of the following is an accurate statement about zakat?

• Muslims must share one-tenth of their surplus wealth each year.

• Muslims practice zakat only during Ramadan.

• It is similar to charitable giving in Judaism and Christianity.

• It is an instruction to go without food as a way to worship God.

What is Ramadan?

• the Third Pillar of Islam

• the ninth month of the Islamic calendar

• the Fourth Pillar of Islam

• the period of each day during which Muslims fast

To "fast" means to

• give money to the poor.

• go without food.

• prepare special foods.

• recite verses from the Qur'an.