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WorksheetsIslam - Beliefs and Practices
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
"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)
"Oh you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you." (Qur'an 2:183)
"Pilgrimage to the House is a duty owed to God by people who are able to undertake it." (Qur'an 3:97)
Why do Muslims say 'Insha' Allah' (god willing)
They hope Allah will listen
They want to follow Muhammad
It's a prayer
They believe in predestination
Who were the Psalms (Zabur) written by?
Moses
Ibrahim
David
Jesus
What is the Sunnah
An angel
Another name for the Qur'an
The practices and customs of Muhammad
A special part of a mosque
Islam teaches that Jews and Christians are "People of the Book" because they...
have holy writings given by God.
believe in education for everyone.
follow the same rules for life as Muslims.
tell stories about Muhammad in their worship.
When Muslims say the "Shahadah" they are confirming their belief in...
jihad.
shariah.
monotheism.
prayer.
For Muslims, praying five times a day emphasizes...
fairness
courage
kindness
discipline
When Muslims pray, which direction do they face?
Always to the east
Always toward Mecca
Always toward the nearest mosque
Always toward the mountains
What do Muslims have to do before they pray?
Wash
Eat
Ask forgiveness for every sin
Sing
A chart translated to English that listed the Five Pillars would include which of these?
Study the Qur'an
Give to the needy
Honor your parents
Observe the Holy Days
Zakat literally means "purification." How do Muslims observe this pillar?
Sharing their wealth
Not eating after sunset
Washing each other's feet
Confessing their sins
What happens during Ramadan that is different from the rest of the year?
Muslims repeat the shahadah each hour.
Muslims have large parties throughout the day.
Muslims do not eat during the day.
Muslims gather together for prayers.
Why do Muslims dress differently when they are on the hajj?
To show that all believers are equal before God.
To confuse enemies.
To make it easier to blend into a big crowd.
To respect God because his angels wear white.
How is hajj different than the other pillars?
It is only required once in a lifetime.
It is a duty of every Muslim.
It is based on teachings of the Qur'an.
It can be done by large groups.
Which of these is NOT TRUE about salat?
You have to wash before you begin.
You have to kneel and touch your forehead to the ground.
You have to go to the mosque.
You have to do it 5 times a day.
According to Islamic teaching, what did the angel Gabriel tell Muhammad to do?
teach monotheism
defeat the Syrian rulers
write down the most important laws
flee to the deserts of North Africa
The word Muslim means one who...
surrenders to God.
follows Muhammad.
preaches the one true faith.
practices kindness toward all.
Why is the Qur'an the holy book of Islam?
It tells the story of Muhammad's life and death.
It records the words of God spoken by the angel Gabriel.
It is a collection of sermons by the prophet Muhammad.
It records the history of Arabs and the spread of Islam.
What is said to have happened on Muhammad's Night Journey?
A winged horse took him to Jerusalem.
He met an angel in a cave near his home.
He fled from Mecca to another city for safety.
He visited his sleeping followers just before he died.
Which is the holy book of Islam?
Bible
Tanakh
Qur'an
Torah
What is the Tawrat?
A verse from the Qu'ran
The Torah (old testament)
A gospel
The Psalms
Which of the following words links to the belief in one God
Jihad
Tawhid
Jibril
Salah
How many articles of faith are there in Sunni Islam ?
2
4
6
8
How many "roots" are their for Shi'a Muslims ?
2
3
4
5
Which of the following describes the Imamate in Shi'a Islam ?
First leaders following Abu Bakr
Muhammad's children and wives
12 imams chosen by God
Imams in mosques around the world today
Angels have free will...
True
False
What is the role of angel Mika'il
Angel of weather - Thunder, Lighting and rain
Guardian angel
Blows trumpet on the day of judgment
None of the above
Which one of the following is the prophet Ibrahim NOT responsible for
Rebuilding the Ka'bah
Refused to worship Idols
Showing trust in God by willing to sacrifice his son
Passing on teachings to Muhammad
