'Key Facts: Islam '

Question 1

‘What are people who practice Islam called?’

Answer 1

‘Muslim’

Question 2

‘What is the name of the holy month when Muslims fast?’

Answer 2

‘Ramadan’

Question 3

‘What do most people call the headscarf worn by some Muslim women?’

Answer 3

‘Hijab’

Question 4

‘What is the world’s second largest religion?’

Answer 4

‘Islam’

Question 5

‘Fill in the blank: “There are over _______________ Muslims in the world”.’

Answer 5

‘1.5 billion’

Question 6

‘How many gods to Muslims believe in?’

Answer 6

‘One’

Question 7

‘What is the Arabic word for God?’

Answer 7

‘Allah’

Question 8

‘What is the name of the holy book that Muslims believe contain the words of God?’

Answer 8

‘Qur’an’

Question 9

‘Fill in the blank: “The five pillars of Islam are ________ that Muslims are supposed to do”.’

Answer 9

‘duties’

Question 10

‘What is the first pillar of Islam and the basic statement of Islamic faith?’

Answer 10

‘Shahadah’

Question 11

‘Fill in the blank: “Muslims state their faith by saying, “I _______ ________ that Allah is the one and only God and Muhammad is his messenger”.’

Answer 11

‘bear witness’

Question 12

‘What do you become when you sincerely make the “Shahadah” (statement of Islamic faith)?’

Answer 12

‘Muslim’

Question 13

‘What is the second pillar of Islam (Salah)?’

Answer 13

‘Prayer’

Question 14

‘How many times a day do Muslims pray?’

Answer 14

‘Five’

Question 15

‘What is the third pillar of Islam (Zakah)?’

Answer 15

‘Giving money’

Question 16

‘What percentage of their savings are Muslims supposed to give away to charity each year?’

Answer 16

‘2.50%’

Question 17

‘What is the name of the fourth pillar of Islam that involves fasting during daylight hours in the month of Ramadan?’

Answer 17

‘Sawm’

Question 18

‘What is the name of the fifth pillar of Islam that involves pilgrimage?’

Answer 18

‘Hajj’

Question 19

‘Where do Muslims go on pilgrimage when they complete the Hajj?’

Answer 19

‘Mecca’

Question 20

‘In which country is Mecca?’

Answer 20

‘Saudi Arabia’

Question 21

‘At least how many times in their life are Muslims expected to complete the Hajj?’

Answer 21

‘Once’

Question 22

‘Which Islamic prophet famously came from Mecca?’

Answer 22

‘Muhammad’

Question 23

‘Fill in the blank: “In the same way that pillars hold things up in the physical world, so the five pillars of Islam hold Muslims up _____________”.’

Answer 23

‘spiritually’

Question 24

‘Fill in the blank: “The Hajj is the largest ___________ gathering of human beings on earth”.’

Answer 24

‘annual’

Question 25

'Where is the prophet Muhammad thought to have received his first message from God?'

Answer 25

'Mecca'

Question 26

'Who are not allowed in Mecca?'

Answer 26

'Non-Muslims'

Question 27

'What do all Muslims see on the Hajj that symbolises the oneness of God, because all Muslims around the world pray facing towards it?'

Answer 27

'The Ka'bah'

Question 28

'What is at the centre of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, that is thought to be the holiest site within Islam?'

Answer 28

'The Ka'bah'

Question 29

'How many times do Muslims walk around the Ka'bah on the Hajj, anticlockwise?'

Answer 29

'Seven'

Question 30

'How often is the black cloth with gold thread that covers the Ka'bah replaced?'

Answer 30

'Every year'

Question 31

'What are the names of the two hills that Muslims walk between, seven times, as part of the Hajj?'

Answer 31

'Safa and Marwah'

Question 32

'Where is the prophet Muhammad thought to have delivered his last sermon?'

Answer 32

'The plain of Arafat'

Question 33

'Fill in the blank: "On the most important day of the Hajj, Muslims seek _________________ from God for all their past mistakes and ask God to help them live a good life".'

Answer 33

'forgiveness'

Question 34

'What do the Jamarat represent?'

Answer 34

'Bad omens'

Question 35

'What do Muslims throw at the Jamarat?'

Answer 35

'Pebbles'

Question 36

'What name is given to the white clothes worn by Muslim men on the Hajj?'

Answer 36

'Ihram'

Question 37

'Fill in the blank: "Wearing the same thing helps male pilgrim to feel ___________ before Allah".'

Answer 37

'united'

Question 38

'Fill in the blank: "Female pilgrims are expected to be covered up and dressed ______________".'

Answer 38

'respectfully'

Question 39

'Fill in the blank: "Many Muslim children spend a lot of time ______________ passages from the Qur'an".'

Answer 39

'memorizing'

Question 39

'What language is the Qur'an written in?'

Answer 39

'Arabic'

Question 40

'Who do Muslims believe was the last and final prophet?'

Answer 40

'Muhammad'

Question 41

'Approximately how many years ago did Muhammad live in Mecca?'

Answer 41

'1,400 years'

Question 42

'Who is thought to have visited Muhammad when he was meditating in a cave?'

Answer 42

'The Angel Gabriel (Jibril)'

Question 43

'Where are the words that the Angel Gabriel spoke to Muhammad thought to be recorded?'

Answer 43

'In the Qur'an'

Question 44

'What language do Muslims think the Qur'an should be read in, to keep the words and message accurate?'

Answer 44

'Arabic'

Question 45

'Where should a copy of the Qur'an never be left?'

Answer 45

'On the floor'

Question 46

'What is a Muslim place of worship called?'

Answer 46

'Mosque'

Question 47

'What is a person who leads worship in a Mosque usually called?'

Answer 47

'Imam'

Question 48

'What will you not find in a Mosque?'

Answer 48

'Pictures'

Question 49

'What did Muhammad say God would build in paradise for someone who builds a Mosque for God in this world?'

Answer 49

'A mansion'

Question 50

'Who pray separately in a Mosque?'

Answer 50

'Men and women'

Question 51

'What name is given to the direction that Muslims should pray in?'

Answer 51

'Qibla'

Question 52

'What indicates the Qibla in a Mosque?'

Answer 52

'A niche in the wall'

Question 53

'Where do Muslims think they can pray?'

Answer 53

'Anywhere'

Question 54

'What is the name of the washing ritual that Muslims engage in before they pray?'

Answer 54

'Wudu'

Question 55

'Why do Muslims wash before they pray?'

Answer 55

'Because it is respectful to God'

Question 56

'What do a lot of Muslims use to make sure that are facing in the right direction before they pray?'

Answer 56

'A compass'

Question 57

'What do Muslims say at the start of their prayers?'

Answer 57

'Allahu Akbar'

Question 58

'What does Allahu Akbar mean?'

Answer 58

'Allah is the greatest'

Question 59

'Fill in the blank: "Muslims use physical actions when praying to ___________ their body, mind and soul together".'

Answer 59

'unite'

Question 60

'How many names for Allah are recognised within Islam?'

Answer 60

'99'

Question 61

'Fill in the blank: "Each name for Allah describes a different _____________ of God".'

Answer 61

'attribute'

Question 62

'Fill in the blank: "At the end of the prayer ritual, Muslims bless the ______ ____________ that they believe keep an eye on them and everything that they do".'

Answer 62

'two angels'

Question 63

'Fill in the blank: "When Muslims pray, they feel ___________ to God in a special way".'

Answer 63

'connected'

Question 64

'Fill in the blank: "Prayer can also help Muslims feel connected to ________ ________ because they all pray to the same God, in the same way, in the same language".'

Answer 64

'each other'

Question 65

'What do Muslims call each other?'

Answer 65

'Brother and sister'

Question 66

'Fill in the blank: "Fasting is also supposed to teach Muslims self discipline and remind them to think about other people around the world that are too ________ to afford food".'

Answer 66

'poor'

Question 67

'When do Muslims eat and drink during the month of Ramadan?'

Answer 67

'After sunset'

Question 68

'Approximately how long does Ramadan last?'

Answer 68

'30 days'

Question 69

'Approximately how long does Ramadan last?'

Answer 69

'30 days'

Question 70

'During which month do Muslims believe God first revealed the words of the Qur'an?'

Answer 70

'Ramadan'

Question 71

'Apart from food and drink, what else do Muslims try and give up during Ramadan?'

Answer 71

'Bad habits'

Question 72

'What is the name of the festival at the end of Ramadan?'

Answer 72

'Eid al-Fitr'

Question 73

'What is the Arabic word for "veil"?'

Answer 73

'Hijab'

Question 74

'Who can wear a Hijab in Islam?'

Answer 74

'Anyone'