WHI Review Guide: Islam

The origin of Islam is:

• Arabian Peninsula

• Indian Subcontinent

• Persian Empire

• Byzantine Empire

Who is considered the Prophet or Messenger of God in Islam?

• The Prophet Muhammad is considered the Prophet or Messenger of God in Islam.

• Jesus Christ is considered the Prophet or Messenger of God in Islam.

• Moses is considered the Prophet or Messenger of God in Islam.

• Buddha is considered the Prophet or Messenger of God in Islam.

Which cities became the center of Islam ?

• Mecca and Medina

• Baghdad and Damascus

• Cairo and Istanbul

• Jerusalem and Cordoba

The significance of Mecca in Islam is:

• It is the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad and the site of the Kaaba, the holiest place in Islam.

• It is the location of the first mosque built by Prophet Muhammad.

• It is the place where the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad.

• It is the city where Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven.

The Hijrah is significant in the Islamic calendar because it marks:

• the birth of Prophet Muhammad

• the migration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina

• the revelation of the Quran

• the conquest of Mecca

The Five Pillars of Islam mentioned in the WHI Review Guide are:

• Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj

• Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, Jihad

• Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, Umrah

• Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, Tawhid

The Arabic language played a significant role in the spread of Islam by:

• Facilitating trade across the Islamic empire

• Being the language of the Quran and Islamic scholarship

• Serving as a common language for diverse Muslim communities

• All of the above

The Sunni-Shia schism was about:

• The leadership succession after Prophet Muhammad's death

• The interpretation of the Quran

• The practice of daily prayers

• The pilgrimage to Mecca

Who is the founder and Prophet of Islam?

• Jesus

• Muhammad

• Saladin

• Moses

What is the most important book of the Islamic faith?

• Bible

• Torah

• Vedas

• Quran