Islam and Judaism

The founder of Islam

• Jesus

• Saladin

• Muhammad

• Medina

Answer explanation

Muhammad was the founder of Islam and the proclaimer of the Qurʾān, Islam's sacred scripture. He spent his entire life in what is now the country of Saudi Arabia, from his birth about 570 CE in Mecca to his death in 632 in Medina.

The holy book of Islam

• Bible

• Quran

• Torah

• Vedas

The pilgrimage to Mecca is known as

• Hajj

• Umrah

• Zakat

• Sawm

The Islamic declaration of faith is called

• Shahada

• Tawhid

• Halal

• Haram

Answer explanation

The belief that "There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God" is central to Islam

The founder of Judaism

• Abraham

• Adam

• Moses

• Noah

Answer explanation

Judaism originated with the biblical patriarch Abraham (approx 1800 BCE). Abraham established a covenant with God.

What is the holiest city in Islam?

• Mecca

• Medina

• Jerusalem

• Cairo

Which prophet is considered the final messenger in Islam?

• Jesus

• Moses

• Abraham

• Muhammad

What is the name of the holy month of fasting in Islam?

• Ramadan

• Shawwal

• Dhu al-Hijjah

• Muharram

The religion of the Hebrews

• Zoroastrianism

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Islam

Answer explanation

The Hebrews were an ancient Semitic-speaking people. Historians mostly consider the Hebrews as synonymous with the Israelites.

The Jewish Law including the Ten Commandments

• Vedas

• Torah

• Pentateuch

• Quran

Answer explanation

Abraham's covenant with God was confirmed with the reception of the Torah from God through Moses to the Jewish people at Mount Sinai approximately 3,320 years ago.