Islam

What is the literal meaning of the term 'Islam'?

• A) Peace

• B) Submission

• C) Faith

• D) Prayer

Fill in the blank: Muslims believe that Abraham is not only the father of the Jews, but also of Arab-Muslims. They trace their descendency from Abraham's child ______.

• Ishmael.

• Isaac.

• Jacob.

• Joseph.

The Five Pillars of Islam are:

• Faith, Prayer, Charity, Fasting, Pilgrimage

• Belief, Worship, Almsgiving, Fasting, Pilgrimage

• Testimony, Prayer, Almsgiving, Fasting, Pilgrimage

True or False: Muhammad is considered the last and greatest prophet in Islam.

• True

• False

In what year did Muhammad receive his first revelation from God?

• 570 CE

• 610 CE

• 622 CE

• 630 CE

What is the most widely recognized symbol of Islam?

• The crescent moon and star

• The cross

• The lotus

• The wheel

Only Arabic copies of the Qur'an are considered official because:

• Arabic is the original language of the Qur'an.

• Translations may alter the meaning.

• Arabic copies are universally accepted.

• All of the above.

Which group of Muslims believes that the caliph should be a direct descendant of the prophet?

• Sunni Muslims

• Shi'ite (Shi'a) Muslims

• Sufi Muslims

The Ka'aba is significant in Islam because it is:

• houses the black meteorite

• a historical monument with no religious significance

• a symbol of wealth and power

• a site for annual trade fairs

The Five Pillars impact the lives of Muslims by providing a framework for spiritual and ethical conduct. Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Shahada (Faith)

• Salah (Prayer)

• Zakat (Charity)

• Jihad (Struggle)