Introduction to Islam

Islam began in the ___ century CE with the prophet Muhammad.

• 5th

• 6th

• 7th

• 8th

Which of the following statements is true about Islam?

• It is a minor religion.

• It began in the 5th century CE.

• It is often misunderstood in the West.

• It started with the prophet Jesus.

What is one of the key themes of the Quran?

• Emphasizing strict monotheism

• Promoting polytheism

• Ignoring the less fortunate

• Denying rights for women and orphans.

The Quran teaches the importance of helping the ______.

• wealthy

• less fortunate

• powerful

• famous

According to the Quran, who should be given rights?

• Only men

• Women and orphans

• Only children

• Only the elderly

Fill in the blank: The pillar of Islam that involves fasting during Ramadan is called _______.

• A) Shahada

• B) Salat

• C) Sawm

• D) Zakat

What are Hadith?

• Collections of sayings and stories about Muhammad

• A type of Islamic law

• A form of prayer

• A religious festival.

Why was the unity of the umma crucial?

• For economic growth

• For the growth of Islam

• For political power

• For cultural exchange.

What was the Hijra?

• Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina

• The beginning of the Islamic calendar

• The growth of Islam as a community

• All of the above.

What happened to the Islamic Empire after Muhammad's death?

• It expanded rapidly

• It shrank

• It remained the same

• It disappeared.