Islam

Who was the angel that appeared to Muhammad in the 7th century CE?

• Gabriel

• Michael

• Raphael

• Uriel

What is the profession of faith in Islam known as?

• Shahada

• Zakat

• Sawm

• Salat

During which month do Muslims observe a month-long fast called Ramadan?

• September

• July

• April

• January

Who was the first caliph after the death of Muhammad?

• Uthman

• Abu Bakr

• Ali

• Umar

Which major sect of Islam believes that Ali should have been the first caliph?

• Sunni

• Shia

• Sufi

• Ibadi

What is the supplementary sacred text in Islam that contains sayings and stories about the Prophet?

• Talmud

• Quran

• Bible

• Hadith

Which empire was the last non-Muslim successor to the Persian Empire?

• Mongol Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Sassanian Empire

• Byzantine Empire

What is the Islamic body of law called?

• Fiqh

• Sharia

• Canon Law

• Halakha

Which city did Muhammad and his followers move to after being forced out of Mecca?

• Baghdad

• Jerusalem

• Cairo

• Medina

What is the Islamic declaration of faith?

• There is no god but Allah and Jesus is Allah's prophet

• There is no god but God and Jesus is God's prophet

• There is no god but God and Muhammad is God's prophet

• There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is Allah's prophet