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WorksheetsEpic Islam Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 14mins
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1.
Hajj is defined as:
a)
The first pillar in the Arkan al-Islam; confession of faith
b)
The second pillar in the Arkan al-Islam; prayer
c)
The fourth pillar in the Arkan al-Islam; fasting
d)
The fifth pillar in the Arkan al-Islam; pilgrimage.
2.
Hajj literally means:
a)
'to move away'
b)
'to set out for a place'
c)
'to visit Ka'ba once a year'
d)
'to go to pilgrimage at the Ka'ba'
3.
Hajj is 'fard' for all who can manage it. This means:
a)
Hajj is a recommended action
b)
Hajj is an obligation from revelation
c)
Hajj is advised against
d)
Hajj is an obligation from reason
4.
Before completing the rituals of Hajj, all Muslims must:
a)
Wear 'Ihram' which includes ritual washing, the recitation of the talbiyah and the stating of niyah
b)
Take a bath, put on perfume and get a 'fresh' hair cut.
c)
Put on a 'Hijab' which is includes a head covering for modesty in the presence of Allah
d)
Grow a beard because the Prophet Muhammad had one
5.
The correct order of Hajj rituals is as follows:
a)
Ihram, Tawaf, Sa'y, Wukuf, Jamarat, Nahr, Tawaf al-Wada, Sa'y, Jamarat al-Aqaba, Tawaf al-Ifadha
b)
Ihram, Tawaf, Sa'y, Wukuf, Jamarat al-Aqaba, Nahr, Tawaf al-Ifadha, Sa'y, Jamarat, Tawaf al-Wada
6.
Hajj is important to Muslims because
a)
It gives adherents a chance to go on a holiday.
b)
It gives the individual a chance to be spiritually renewed.
c)
It gives adherents a chance to go to Mecca
d)
It gives the individual a chance to meet other Muslims
7.
The importance of human life and the belief that only Allah can decide issues of life and death are key principles in bioethics
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Abortion is generally considered wrong. However, some Muslims will allow abortion up until the 120th day of pregnancy. This is based on:
a)
The sanctity of life
b)
Trust in Allah
c)
Different ideas regarding ensoulment
d)
Consideration for the health and wellbeing of the mother
9.
For Muslims artificial insemination is seen in the same way as adultery, as there is a risk that the genetic material may not be the spouses.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
IVF is generally considered to be acceptable in cases where there are no third parties involved. e.g. donors or surrogacy
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Euthanasia is accepted in Islam.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Muslims seek the patience of Allah to cope with suffering, and trust in Allah's divine plan. For these reasons Euthanasia is considered haram.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Organ transplantation is accepted in Islam, as long as the donor is dead. However, there are some issues related to respect for the human body.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
The modern Muslim community reflects a diversity of views in matters of bioethics. This is caused by:
a)
The different opinions of society, different laws and access to medical facilities
b)
The variety of schools of jurisprudence, different sects and cultural backgrounds, and personal levels of religious observance
c)
The influence of secular society, the media and TV
d)
The personal interpretations of the Qur'an and the variety of religious leaders in the community
15.
Al-Ghazali is known as the hujja al-Islam and the mujtahid. These terms mean:
a)
Proof of Islam; Great renewer
b)
Source of Islam; Example of faith
c)
Prophet of Islam; Special One
d)
Proof of Islam; Teacher
16.
Al-Ghazali's greatest work, which deals with worship, etiquette, behaviour, and salvation is known as:
a)
The Revival of the Religious Sciences
b)
The Renewing of Religious Sciences
c)
The Repeating of Religious Sciences
d)
The Reminding of the Religious Sciences
17.
'The Alchemy of Happiness' is an important text because:
a)
It defended the Islamic faith from philosophers such as al Farabi and Avicenna
b)
It upheld the belief in predestination by proposing that Gods omnipotence coexsists with human action
c)
It consolidated Sufi practices with the foundations of Sunni law and ritual
d)
It is considered to be the most read work in Islam after the Qur'an
18.
The believe in the unity and oneness of Allah, and the attributes of Allah is called:
a)
Taqwa
b)
Tawhid
c)
Tanakh
d)
Tawaf
19.
The belief in Prophethood and the role that prophets play in the revelation of Allah is known as:
a)
Rusula
b)
Ramadan
c)
Nabism
d)
Nabihood
20.
The belief in Holy Books as a form of Allah's revelation is known as:
a)
Al-Akhira
b)
Kutubu'llah
c)
Mala'ika
d)
Rusula
21.
The belief in Angels is known as
a)
Al-Akhira
b)
Kutubu'llah
c)
Mala'ika
d)
Rusula
22.
Al-Akhira is the belief in:
a)
Fate and predestination
b)
Reward or punishment in the hereafter
c)
Allah's will revealed in holy books
d)
The unity and oneness of Allah
23.
Al-Qadr is the belief that
a)
Things happen as a result of Allah's Will, yet people still make choices in their life
b)
A person's deeds during life, determine their experiences in the hereafter
c)
Allah's will was revealed to certain people known as Rasul (messengers)
d)
Two angels record the good and bad deeds of a person during their life
24.
The Hajj...
a)
Helps to unite Muslims from disparate parts of the world
b)
Ends at the Ka’ba in Mecca
c)
Contributes to the spread of Islamic beliefs and values
d)
All of the above
25.
How many Principal Beliefs are there in Islam?
a)
Four
b)
Five
c)
Six
d)
Seven
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