Pre-Quiz on Chapters 3 and 4 of Islam: A Very Short Introduction

Which of the following is a characteristic shared by Shi'ism and Sufism?

• Both have a peaceful coexistence with Sunnism.

• Both have a sense of mysticism.

• Both have a structured order of power Both endow their leaders with a measure of supernatural authority.

• Both have a structured order of power.

What does the term tawhid mean?

• It is the process of interpretation of the divine law.

• Making one, unicity.

• Students who gain the right to independent interpretation.

• A state of union with God.

In what way can marjas allow for diversity in the interpretation in Iran?

• They do not always agree and citizens can choose the marjas they follow.

• They must agree on interpretations in a consensus.

• They can rise to political power.

• They consistently have in-depth discussions to communicate ideas.

What are the four roots of Islamic law?

• Quran, Sunna, Ijtihad, Qiyas

• Quran, Sunna, Ijma, Ijtihad

• Ijtihad, Shari'a, Quran, Sunnah

• Quran, Sunna, Ijma', and Qiyas

What is the Quran?

• It is the Prophet's book that contains the vast majority of legal material.

• It is the primary source of Law in Islam in the word of God.

• It is the second root of divine law in Islam.

• It is the sacred book that contains the five schools of jurisprudence.

Has God revealed Himself in Islam?

• God did reveal Himself, and it's written in the Prophet's book.

• God did reveal Himself, which explains their divine doctrine and church.

• God has not revealed Himself and His true nature, but rather His Law.

• God hasn't revealed Himself, but they still have divine doctrine and church about His interpreted qualities.