Understanding Islamic Teachings

1. What is the primary source of Islamic teachings?

• The Hadith

• The Sunnah

• The Bible

• The Quran

A) The Bible B) The Quran C) The Torah D) The Vedas

• The Bhagavad Gita

• Context-dependent; specify the religion for a definitive answer.

• The Guru Granth Sahib

• The Tripitaka

2. Which of the following pillars is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Zakat

• Jihad

• Salah

• Shahada

A) Shahada B) Salah C) Zakat D) Karma

• Fasting

• D) Karma

• Charity

• Pilgrimage

3. What does the term 'Salah' refer to in Islam?

• A type of fasting during Ramadan.

• Ritual prayer performed five times a day in Islam.

• A form of charity given to the poor.

• A pilgrimage to Mecca once in a lifetime.

A) Fasting B) Prayer C) Charity D) Pilgrimage

• F) Sacrifice

• E) Meditation

• D) Pilgrimage

• G) Worship

4. The concept of 'Ummah' in Islam refers to what?

• The global community of Muslims.

• A historical figure in Islamic history.

• A religious text in Islam.

• A specific prayer performed by Muslims.

A) The community of believers B) The holy book C) The place of worship D) The pilgrimage to Mecca

• A) The community of believers

• The leader of the community

• The religious festival

• The sacred symbol

5. Which of the following is a significant event in Islamic history?

• The Battle of Badr

• The Hijra

• The Revelation of the Quran

• The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah

A) The birth of Jesus B) The Night Journey (Isra and Mi'raj) C) The Exodus D) The Reformation

• C) The Exodus

• A) The birth of Muhammad

• B) The Great Schism

• D) The Crusades