The Five Pillars of Islam Quiz

What is the profession of faith in Islam?

• Prayer five times a day

• There is no god but God, and Muhammad is his messenger

• Fasting during Ramadan

• Giving to the poor

How many times a day are Muslims traditionally required to pray?

• Once

• Three times

• Five times

• Seven times

What direction do Muslims face when they pray?

• Towards the sun

• Towards their local mosque

• Towards Mecca

• Towards the nearest mountain

What does fasting during Ramadan commemorate?

• The birth of Muhammad

• The creation of the Quran

• The first mosque built

• The beginning of Islam

What is the pilgrimage to Mecca called?

• Hajj

• Zakat

• Eid

• Ramadan

What is the purpose of alms (zakat) in Islam?

• To fund wars

• To help the poor and support services like schools and hospitals

• To celebrate the end of Ramadan

• To provide money for personal use

Who was the first caliph after Muhammad's death?

• Ali

• Umar

• Osman

• Abu Bakr

What is the Quran?

• A prayer rug

• The holy book of Islam

• A mosque

• A pilgrimage

What caused the split between Sunni and Shia Muslims?

• A disagreement over the succession of caliphs

• Differences in prayer times

• The location of the capital

• Differences in language

What was the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate?

• Mecca

• Baghdad

• Medina

• Damascus