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WorksheetsChapter 9 The Teachings of Islam
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the list below reveal about Islam?
Muslims pray five times a day. Muslim women dress modestly. Muslims don't drink alcohol or eat pork. Muslims give money to support charities.
A. Islam is a way of life.
B. Islam was popular in Arabia in the 700s.
C. Islam was the same as other religions.
D. Islam is a religion of hardship.
According to Islam, Jews and Christians are "People of the Book." What does this mean?
A. These religions are guided by holy writings that came from God.
B. These religions believe in storytelling.
C. These religions inspire people to read the same books.
D. These religions worship in similar ways.
Which of the following is true of the Qur'an, but not true of the Sunnah?
A. It is recorded as the hadith, or tradition.
B. It contains examples for living that Muhammad set during his lifetime.
C. It was written with the help of the angel Gabriel.
D. It is followed by Jews and Christians.
According to the first Pillar of Faith,
A. Muslims pledge to pray every day.
B. Muslims pledge to submit to God.
C. Muslims pledge to fast during Ramadan.
D. Muslims pledge to travel to Makkah.
For Muslims, praying five times a day is a way of life that emphasizes spirituality and
A. hard work.
B. discipline.
C. fairness.
D. kindness.
The word zakat means "purification." According to Islam's Third Pillar of Faith, sharing one's money or possessions with the needy makes wealth pure. Why is that?
A. It encourages belief in one God.
B. It encourages belief in luck.
C. It discourages greed.
D. It discourages work.
Which of the following is one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
A. shari'ah
B. struggle
C. pilgrimage
D. Sunnah
8. Jihad means "to strive." What are Muslims striving for?
A. to influence others
B. to succeed in business
C. to overcome challenges
D. to attract followers
9. Which of the following best describes the Qur'an according to Islam?
A. God's laws and moral teachings
B. the example set by Muhammad
C. stories of Muhammad's actions
D. the explanation of different faiths
10. What is the first Pillar of Faith, or shahadah?
A. charitable giving
B. the Qur'an
C. daily prayer
D. declaring faith
11. How often do Muslims pray?
A. five times a day
B. five times a week
C. five times a month
D. five times a year
12. Which Pillar of Faith supports the services on the list below?
soup kitchens orphanages aid for stranded travelers school fees for poor students
A. shahadah, or declaring faith
B. zakat, or almsgiving
C. salat, or daily prayer
D. siyam, or fasting
13. How often do Muslims fast?
A. one day a year
B. one day a week
C. one week a month
D. one month a year
14. What is the hajj?
A. pilgrimage
B. prayer
C. faith
D. education
15. Which of the following is an example of the greater jihad?
A. getting an education
B. giving to the poor
C. fighting to protect Islam
D. performing good works
16. What best describes shari'ah?
A. Islamic jihad
B. Islamic prayer
C. Islamic law
D. Islamic education
