Five Pilars of Islam

What does the first pillar of Islam, Shahada, signify?

• A declaration of faith to one God

• Fasting during Ramadan

• Pilgrimage to Mecca

• Charity or helping the poor

How many times a day are Muslims required to pray?

• Three times

• Seven times

• Five times

• Once

What is the Arabic term for the daily ritual prayer in Islam?

• Hajj

• Som

• Salah

• Zagat

What does Zagat, the third pillar of Islam, mean?

• Fasting

• Prayer

• Charity or helping the poor

• Pilgrimage

During which month do Muslims fast from daybreak until sunset?

• Ramadan

• Rajab

• Shawwal

• Dhul-Hijjah

What is the significance of the Kaba during the Hajj?

• It is where Muslims pay their Zagat

• Muslims circle it seven times as part of the pilgrimage

• It is the final resting place of Muhammad

• It is where Muslims go to fast

Who is considered the messenger of God in Islam?

• Moses

• Jesus

• Muhammad

• Gabriel

What is the purpose of fasting during Ramadan?

• To prepare for the Hajj

• To learn self-control and understand the stress of hunger

• To cleanse the body

• To celebrate the end of the year

What is the Arabic word for God in Islam?

• Yahweh

• Brahma

• Zeus

• Allah

What holiday marks the end of Ramadan?

• Eid al-Adha

• Eid al-Fitr

• Laylat al-Qadr

• Mawlid al-Nabi