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Islam - Beliefs and Practices

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which is the closest interpretation of this piece of scripture:
"He is God the one, God the eternal. He begot no-one nor was he begotten. No-one is comparable to him.' (Qur'an 112:1-4)
a)
God has all the plans and everything is according to his will.
b)
Angels must obey God's instructions.
c)
There is only one God and He has no equals.
d)
God has created all creatures and He has determined what will happen in the universe.
2.
Which of the five pillars does this piece of scripture relate to?
"Oh you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you." (Qur'an 2:183)
a)
Shahadah
b)
Salah
c)
Zakah
d)
Sawm
3.
Which of the five pillars does this piece of scripture relate to?
"Pilgrimage to the House is a duty owed to God by people who are able to undertake it." (Qur'an 3:97)
a)
Salah
b)
Khums
c)
Hajj
d)
Shahadah
4.
Who did the Sunnis think should take over from Muhammad?
a)
Abu Bakr
b)
Ali - Muhammad's son
c)
Hasan
d)
Umar
5.
What do the Shias follow?
a)
The Six Articles
b)
The Five Roots
c)
The Six Roots
d)
The Five Articles
6.
Which word means that Allah is close to us?
a)
Transcendence
b)
Immanence
c)
Beneficence
d)
Merciful
7.
What does Tawhid mean?
a)
Allah is omnipotant
b)
Allah is omnibenvolent
c)
The oneness  of Allah
d)
Imamate
8.
Who was the first prophet?
a)
Muhammad
b)
Adam
c)
Ibrahim
d)
Noah
9.
Why is Adam important?
a)
He spoke to the Angels first
b)
He is the father of humankind
c)
He passed the test of faith
d)
He was married to Hawwa
10.
Why is Ibrahim so important?
a)
He preached about the oneness of Allah
b)
He was visited by Jibril
c)
He was tested by Iblis
11.
What is the Sunnah
a)
An angel
b)
Another name for the Qur'an
c)
The practices and customs of Muhammad
d)
A jin
12.

Why do Muslims say 'Insha' Allah' (god willing)

a)

They hope Allah will listen

b)

They want to follow Muhammad

c)

It's a prayer

d)

They believe in predestination

13.
What is the Tawrat?
a)
A verse from the Qu'ran
b)
The Torah (old testament)
c)
A gospel
d)
The Psalms
14.
What are Angels made from?
a)
Clay
b)
Light
c)
Gold
d)
Fire
15.
Why is a belief in angels important for Muslims?
a)
They deliver Allah's important messages
b)
There's lots of stories about them
c)
Allah made them before humans
d)
They cause natural disasters
16.
Who is the most important Angel?
a)
Nakir
b)
Malik
c)
Jibril
d)
Mik'ail
17.
What is Akirah?
a)
Al-Qadr
b)
Judgement
c)
Life After Death
d)
The End of the World
18.
What is the Day of Judgement?
a)
When everyone dies
b)
When people have to answer for the actions on Earth
c)
When humans are given ultimate freedom
d)
When Prophets will return
19.
What is the Muslim name for Heaven
a)
Jahannam
b)
Johan
c)
Jannenn
d)
Jannah
20.

Who were the Psalms (Zabur) written by?

a)

Moses

b)

Ibrahim

c)

David

d)

Jesus

21.
Who was asked by Allah to sacrifice his son?
a)
Moses
b)
Ibrahim
c)
Noah
d)
Adam
22.
What is Shari'ah?
a)
A chapter from the Qu'ran
b)
Islamic Law
c)
A Prophet
d)
A prayer
23.
What is the Fifth Pillar of Islam?
a)
Shahada (declaration of belief)
b)
Salat (prayer)
c)
Zakat (charity)
d)
Hajj (pilgrimage)
24.

What is the Sunnah

a)

An angel

b)

Another name for the Qur'an

c)

The practices and customs of Muhammad

d)

A special part of a mosque

25.
Where is the Kaaba located?
a)
Medina 
b)
Mecca
c)
Jerusalem
d)
Hajira
26.

Islam teaches that Jews and Christians are "People of the Book" because they...

a)

have holy writings given by God.

b)

believe in education for everyone.

c)

follow the same rules for life as Muslims.

d)

tell stories about Muhammad in their worship.

27.

When Muslims say the "Shahadah" they are confirming their belief in...

a)

jihad.

b)

shariah.

c)

monotheism.

d)

prayer.

28.

For Muslims, praying five times a day emphasizes...

a)

fairness

b)

courage

c)

kindness

d)

discipline

29.

When Muslims pray, which direction do they face?

a)

Always to the east

b)

Always toward Mecca

c)

Always toward the nearest mosque

d)

Always toward the mountains

30.

What do Muslims have to do before they pray?

a)

Wash

b)

Eat

c)

Ask forgiveness for every sin

d)

Sing

31.

A chart translated to English that listed the Five Pillars would include which of these?

a)

Study the Qur'an

b)

Give to the needy

c)

Honor your parents

d)

Observe the Holy Days

32.

Zakat literally means "purification." How do Muslims observe this pillar?

a)

Sharing their wealth

b)

Not eating after sunset

c)

Washing each other's feet

d)

Confessing their sins

33.

What happens during Ramadan that is different from the rest of the year?

a)

Muslims repeat the shahadah each hour.

b)

Muslims have large parties throughout the day.

c)

Muslims do not eat during the day.

d)

Muslims gather together for prayers.

34.

Why do Muslims dress differently when they are on the hajj?

a)

To show that all believers are equal before God.

b)

To confuse enemies.

c)

To make it easier to blend into a big crowd.

d)

To respect God because his angels wear white.

35.

How is hajj different than the other pillars?

a)

It is only required once in a lifetime.

b)

It is a duty of every Muslim.

c)

It is based on teachings of the Qur'an.

d)

It can be done by large groups.

36.

Which of these is NOT TRUE about salat?

a)

You have to wash before you begin.

b)

You have to kneel and touch your forehead to the ground.

c)

You have to go to the mosque.

d)

You have to do it 5 times a day.

37.

According to Islamic teaching, what did the angel Gabriel tell Muhammad to do?

a)

teach monotheism

b)

defeat the Syrian rulers

c)

write down the most important laws

d)

flee to the deserts of North Africa

38.

The word Muslim means one who...

a)

surrenders to God.

b)

follows Muhammad.

c)

preaches the one true faith.

d)

practices kindness toward all.

39.

Why is the Qur'an the holy book of Islam?

a)

It tells the story of Muhammad's life and death.

b)

It records the words of God spoken by the angel Gabriel.

c)

It is a collection of sermons by the prophet Muhammad.

d)

It records the history of Arabs and the spread of Islam.

40.

What is said to have happened on Muhammad's Night Journey?

a)

A winged horse took him to Jerusalem.

b)

He met an angel in a cave near his home.

c)

He fled from Mecca to another city for safety.

d)

He visited his sleeping followers just before he died.

41.

Which is the holy book of Islam?

a)

Bible

b)

Tanakh

c)

Qur'an

d)

Torah

42.

What is the Tawrat?

a)

A verse from the Qu'ran

b)

The Torah (old testament)

c)

A gospel

d)

The Psalms

43.
Which of these are sources of authority for Muslims?
a)
Qur'an
b)
Hadith
c)
Sunnah
d)
All of these
44.

Which of the following words links to the belief in one God

a)

Jihad

b)

Tawhid

c)

Jibril

d)

Salah

45.

How many articles of faith are there in Sunni Islam ?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

46.

How many "roots" are their for Shi'a Muslims ?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

47.

Which of the following describes the Imamate in Shi'a Islam ?

a)

First leaders following Abu Bakr

b)

Muhammad's children and wives

c)

12 imams chosen by God

d)

Imams in mosques around the world today

48.

Angels have free will...

a)

True

b)

False

49.

What is the role of angel Mika'il

a)

Angel of weather - Thunder, Lighting and rain

b)

Guardian angel

c)

Blows trumpet on the day of judgment

d)

None of the above

50.

Which one of the following is the prophet Ibrahim NOT responsible for

a)

Rebuilding the Ka'bah

b)

Refused to worship Idols

c)

Showing trust in God by willing to sacrifice his son

d)

Passing on teachings to Muhammad