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WorksheetsIslam Test
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which of the following is the central teaching of Islam?
Allah will grant life in paradise to all who obey him
Allah is the only God and Muhammad is his prophet
On the final day, Allah will judge all people
Muslims must wash before praying to be pure before Allah
What is essential to Islam?
The 5 pillars
The 4 noble truths
The 3 Desk tops
Ten Commandments
-Faith
-Prayer
-Charity
-Fasting
-Pilgrimage
What is being described?
Eightfold Path
Five Pillars of Islam
Four Nobel Truths
Ten Commandments
The followers of Islam are divided into two groups, Shia and Sunni. What makes them different?
They are located in different areas of Saudi Arabia
They disagreed on who should lead Islam after Muhammad died
The Shia follow the 5 Pillars of Islam, while the Sunni do not
The Sunni honor the holy month of Ramadan, while the Shia do not
How is the Qur'an similar to the Bible and the Torah?
It describes guidelines for moral behavior of its followers
It states that Islam is the only true monotheistic religion
It prohibits the sale and ownership of slaves in Arabia
It describes the life and achievements of Muhammad
What is the holy month of Islam called?
Qur'an
Ramadan
Hajj
Zakat
What is another word to describe the hajj?
The pilgrimage (journey) to Mecca
The pilgrimage to Mesopotamia
Buddhist beliefs
How are the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments similar?
Both support the belief of reincarnation
Both provide a guide to moral and ethical behavior
Both encouraged the worship of many gods
Both promoted the ownership of slaves
What is the 'Mihrab'?
A semicircular niche in the wall where candles are placed.
A semicircular niche in the wall signifying Allah is all encompassing.
A semicircular niche in the wall that indicates the direction of Mecca.
A semicircular niche in the wall that houses the clock indicates whether it is time for prayer.
What is the minaret?
The tallest part of the Mosque where the Muslim crier, or "muezzin", stands at the top of the minaret and calls the worshippers to prayer.
The tallest part of the Mosque where the signal bell stands and calls worshippers to prayer.
The smallest room in the Mosque where individuals can connect with Allah.
The musical instrument that calls individuals to prayer.
What is a Minbar?
A raised platform in the front area of a mosque prayer hall, which contains a small cabinet holding he Quran and the call to prayer texts.
A cabinet within the entrance to the Mosque compound which contains a cool drink for people in warmer climates.
A raised platform in the front area of a mosque prayer hall, from which sermons or speeches are given.
Why are there no images of human or animal figures in a Mosque?
Allah is not a human or an animal.
Muslims are careful to avoid worshipping other gods, so there are no pictures of people or animals to help them focus on worshipping only God.
It encourages multiculturalism but not reducing Allah to a racial grouping.
Muslims believe that the images of people and animals can contain their souls, therefore its against their religion.
What is Sufism?
A type of Islam that preaches modernity, peace, and acceptance of others. They also strive to eliminate or minimize worldly distractions.
A traditional type of Islam. The most practiced.
A fundamentalist view on Islam.
The largest sect of Muslims.
Sunnis
Shiites
Sufism
Constitute about 10% and are clustered around Iran and Iraq. Believe Ali, Muhammad's cousin was the rightful leader of Islam after Muhammad's death.
Sunnis
Shiites
Sufism
The Shahadah is...
The Muslim declaration of faith
Prayer 5 times a day
Fasting during the month of Ramadan
Giving money to charity
To give and share personal wealth to help people in need and support the Muslim community.
Sawm (fasting)
Zakat (charity)
Shahadah (faith)
Salah (prayer)
Which of the following is NOT something Mosques are used for?
religious education
prayer
entertainment
social work
_______ is considered to be the holy day for Muslims because it is designated as their day of worship.
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
