ISLAM 4

What is the total number of days in a year in the Islamic calendar?

• 365 days

• 354 days

• 366 days

• 360 days

During which month of the Islamic calendar are Muslims expected to observe sawm?

• Ramadan

• Rabi' al-Awwal

• Shawwal

• Dhu al-Hijja

What is the Festival of Breaking the Fast called in Islam?

• Eid al-Mubahila

• Eid al-Ghadeer

• Eid al-Fitr

• Eid al-Adha

Which month of the Islamic calendar is associated with the pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Rabi' al-Thani

• Dhu al-Qi'dah

• Safar

• Dhu al-Hijja

What is the special day of worship for Muslims as commanded by Muhammad?

• Monday

• Thursday

• Friday

• Saturday

What is the science of Islamic law called?

• Sunnah

• Fiqh

• Hadith

• Tafsir

Which sect of Islam constitutes the majority of Muslims?

• Ibadi

• Sunni

• Shi'a

• Sufi

Who are considered the orthodox followers of Islam?

• Shi'ites

• Sunni

• Ibadi

• Sufis

What is the main reason for the separation of Shi'ites from the rest of the Muslim community?

• Political differences

• Religious practices

• Succession of caliphs

• Geographical disputes

What do Sufis primarily focus on in their practice?

• Military conquests

• Mystical union with God

• Economic development

• Political activism