Origins of Islam Quiz

What does the term "Islam" literally mean?

• Peace

• Love

• Submission

• Freedom

Who do Muslims believe is the father of both Jews and Arab-Muslims?

• Moses

• Abraham

• Jesus

• Muhammad

In which city was Muhammad born?

• Medina

• Jerusalem

• Mecca

• Cairo

Which pillar of Islam involves praying five times a day?

• Faith (Shahada)

• Prayer (Salat)

• Almsgiving (Zakat)

• Pilgrimage (Hajj)

Which city did Muhammad flee to in 622?

• Mecca

• Medina

• Jerusalem

• Baghdad

What is the third pillar of Islam?

• Fasting (Sawm)

• Almsgiving (Zakat)

• Pilgrimage (Hajj)

• Faith (Shahada)

What is the name of the pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims must make at least once in their lifetime?

• Jihad

• Hajj

• Zakat

• Sawm

Who is considered the last prophet in Islam?

• Moses

• Jesus

• Muhammad

• Abraham

What is the holiest book in Islam?

• Bible

• Torah

• Qur'an

• Vedas

What percentage of the world's Muslims are Sunni?

• 50%

• 85%

• 15%

• 30%