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Total questions: 86
Worksheet time: 46mins
The Arabic word for "God" is..
God
Buddah
Allah
Muhammad
The _____________ is in the center of Mecca and it holds the black stone. It is where millions of Muslims make a religious journey to each year.
Medina
Mosque
Quran
Kaaba
A ____________________ is a building where Muslims worship.
Mosque
Synagogue
Ramadan
Arabia
Where did Muhammad and his followers leave to when they were forced out of Mecca?
Medinah
Afghanistan
Mecca
Jerusalem
Why are sources of authority important?
They confuse people
They create tensions between different groups
They help people understand some situations
What is the main source of authority for Muslims?
The Bible
The Qur'an
The Torah
What do the Hadith contain?
Traditions and sayings from the life of the Prophet Muhammad
Works of fiction
The life and teachings of the Buddha
What is the Sunnah?
Key verses of the Qur'an
The belief in hell
The example set by the Prophet Muhammad
What is a Hafiz?
Someone who has memorised all of the Hadith
Someone who has memorised the whole Qur'an
The belief in heaven
Where will Muslims seek guidance?
The Qur'an, the Hadith and/or an Islamic scholar
The elders
Tarot cards
What is the reward for memorising and acting on the Qur'an?
Paradise
Material wealth in this life
Nothing
What is an Imam according to Sunni Islam?
A person who teaches at a school
A person who leads the congregation in prayer and worship
A local fundraiser
How many chapters (or Surahs) are there in the Qur'an?
114
35
10
Why is the Qur'an divided into 30 sections or Juz' ?
This is how the Qur'an was originally revealed
To remind Muslims of the importance of being 30 years old
To make it possible for Muslims to complete a reading of the whole Qur'an in one month
What is Fiqh
The effort of scholars to deduce and interpret the Law
One of the Five Pillars
One of the Six Articles of Faith
A ritual
Which of the following is not a school of Fiqh
The Maliki
The Sunnah
The Hanafi
The Hanbali
Why are festivals important to believers?
They remember important events and teachings
People can forget about the rules of their religion
People can spend a lot of money and enjoy themselves
Why is Eid ul-Fitr important for Muslims?
It is the time to start fasting
It marks the end of Ramadan and is the time to show gratitude to Allah for all His blessings
It remembers the birth of Muhammad
What is Eid ul-Fitr also known as?
Zakah
The Feast of Breaking the Fast
The Day of Reckoning
Which event does Eid ul-Adha remember?
The birth of Ibrahim
The farewell speech of the prophet Muhammad
The prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son when ordered to by Allah
How do Muslims remind themselves of Ibrahim's obedience to Allah?
They share gifts with one another
They eat lots of food together
They sacrifice a sheep or goat
What event does Rabi ul-Awwal celebrate?
The birth and life of the Prophet Muhammad
The Battle of Badr
The end of Ramadan
What are rites of passage?
Special prayers said when people set out on journey
Points and/or ceremonies that mark a transition from one stage of life to another
Rules about where people are allowed in religious buildings
In which direction do Muslims walk around the Ka'bah?
Clockwise
Anti-clockwise
From side to side
Why do Muslims throw stones at three pillars, known as Jamarat, during the Hajj?
It is a reminder of the importance of keeping fit
The devil lives in the stone.
All things made of stone are evil
What is Tawaf?
Food that has been blessed
Walking around the Ka’bah seven times while repeating prayers
The final sacrifice to Allah
Are all Muslims expected to go on Hajj?
Yes, it is compulsory
Yes, but only men
Yes, as long as they are physically able and can afford it
What festival do Muslims celebrate at the end of pilgrimage (or Hajj)?
Eid ul-Adha
Ramadan
Islamic New Year
What do many Muslims whisper in a baby's ear at birth?
The baby's name three times
An explanation of the Five Pillars of Islam
The words of the Adhan (call to prayer)
What is Aqiqah?
Money given to a midwife for helping with the birth of a child
A special ceremony to celebrate the life of the mother
A ceremony to thank Allah for the birth of a child, at which its head is shaved
What is circumcision?
Cutting of hair
Removal of the foreskin
Donation to charity
What is a madrasah?
A special pilgrimage
An Islamic school where the Qur'an is taught
A morning prayer
According to the Qur'an, how many husbands is a Muslim woman allowed at any one time?
No more than two
Up to four husbands
One husband
How soon after death should a Muslim's body be buried?
As soon as possible
After Jum'ah prayers on Friday
Within two weeks
Can Muslims be cremated?
Yes, as long as their ashes are scattered in a mosque
Burial is preferred to cremation
Cremation is preferred to burial
What is Sirat?
A bridge over Hell which all Muslims will have to try to cross on the Day of Judgement
A marriage ceremony
An intermediate phase in the grave
Do Muslims worship the Prophet Muhammad?
Yes, they worship Allah and the Prophet Muhammad
No, they love and respect him as the final messenger of Allah but they do not worship him
No, he is a prophet like any other
What is Tawhid?
Belief in the afterlife
Belief in the oneness or unity of Allah
Another name for scripture
Who leads the prayers in a mosque?
The Imam
The mu'adhdhin
The eldest member of a mosque's congregation
Which direction do Muslims face when they pray?
The direction of the Ka'bah in Makkah (Mecca)
The direction of their homes
North
How many times a day is a Muslim required to pray?
7 times
12 times
5 times
What must Muslims do before they pray?
Wash
Eat
Clean their homes
What does Du'a mean?
When Muslims ask Allah for particular help or guidance or thank Allah for His blessings
When Muslims donate money to charity
When Muslims fast for a month
