Islamic Beliefs and Practices Quiz

What do Muslims believe about Allah?

• Allah is the same God worshipped by Jews and Christians

• Allah communicates only through written texts

• Allah is one of many gods Muslims worship

• Allah is a different god than the one worshipped by Jews and Christians

Which sacred text do Muslims believe contains the exact words of Allah as revealed to Muhammad?

• Torah

• Qur'an

• Hadith

• Bible

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Fasting during Ramadan

• Reading the Qur'an daily

• Praying five times daily

• Giving a portion of wealth to the poor (Zakat)

What is Muhammad's role in Islam?

• A divine being, similar to Jesus in Christianity

• The son of Allah

• The founder of Islam who is not a prophet

• The final prophet who delivered Allah's complete message

Which are the three holiest cities in Islam?

• Riyadh, Amman, and Dubai

• Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem

• Damascus, Tehran, and Mecca

• Cairo, Istanbul, and Baghdad

What is the Kaaba, and why is it important to Muslims?

• The main entrance to the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem

• A cube-shaped building in Mecca that Muslims face during prayer

• The tomb of Muhammad located in Medina

• A sacred book containing prayers read during Ramadan

What happens at the end of Ramadan?

• Muslims begin a new month of fasting

• Muslims celebrate the Islamic New Year

• Muslims begin the Hajj pilgrimage

• Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr with special prayers and meals

What takes place during the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Muslims study the Qur'an intensively for two weeks

• Muslims circle the Kaaba and perform religious.

• Muslims fast from dawn to sunset for one month

• Muslims celebrate the birth of Muhammad with feasts and prayers

Which food is forbidden (haram) according to Islamic dietary laws?

• Fish

• Pork

• Chicken

• Rice

The two major branches of Islam are:

• Eastern and Western Islam

• Hajj and Umrah

• Traditional and Modern Islam

• Sunni and Shia