Islam: Reading

Who founded the Islamic faith in the seventh century?

• Buddha

• Moses

• Jesus

• Prophet Muhammad

What is the meaning of the word 'Islam'?

• Freedom

• Submission to God

• Love

• Peace

What is the core set of values and practices of Islam?

• Four Noble Truths

• Ten Commandments

• Five Pillars of Islam

• Eightfold Path

What is the direct language of Muhammad's revelations?

• French

• English

• Arabic

• Spanish

What is the meaning of the word 'jihad' in Islam?

• Religious conversion

• Peaceful coexistence

• Self-exertion

• Holy war

What is the sacred law in Islam called?

• Zakat

• Hajj

• Halal

• Shari'a

What is the holiest city in Islam?

• Mecca

• Medina

• Cairo

• Jerusalem

What is the maximum number of wives a man can have according to the Qur'an?

• Five

• Three

• Two

• Four

What is the movement within Islam known for emphasizing personal spiritual experience?

• Sunni

• Salafism

• Shi'a

• Sufism

Where did Islam spread along during the eighth century?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Indian Ocean trade routes

• Trans-Saharan trade routes

• Silk Road