Foundations of Islam Quiz

What is the central belief of Islam?

• Belief in multiple gods

• Belief in one all-powerful God (Allah)

• Belief in no deity

• Belief in nature spirits

What is the term for the Islamic creed or foundation of faith?

• Shariah

• Aqidah

• Sunnah

• Hadith

The Shahada refers to:

• Fasting during Ramadan

• The declaration of faith

• The pilgrimage to Mecca

• The act of giving charity

How many times a day are Muslims required to perform Salat (prayer)?

• Three times

• Five times

• Seven times

• Once a week

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

• Sawm (Fasting)

• Jihad (Struggle)

• Zakat (Charity)

• Hajj (Pilgrimage)

During which Islamic month do Muslims observe fasting from dawn to dusk?

• Dhul-Hijjah

• Muharram

• Ramadan

• Shawwal

What does Zakat primarily promote?

• Political power

• Charity and social welfare

• Academic study

• Military service

The Hajj is a pilgrimage to which city?

• Medina

• Jerusalem

• Mecca

• Cairo

What is the ceremony celebrating a Muslim child’s birth called?

• Nikah

• ‘Aqiqah

• Eid al-Adha

• Salat

Eid al-Adha commemorates which event?

• The revelation of the Quran

• The Prophet’s migration to Medina

• Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son

• The first mosque built in Mecca