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What is the central belief of Islam?
The belief in the oneness of God (Allah).
True or False: The Quran is considered the holy book of Islam.
True.
Fill in the blank: The followers of Islam are called __________.
Muslims.
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Shahada (faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (almsgiving), Sawm (fasting), and Hajj ( pilgrimage).
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam? A) Hajj B) Zakat C) Jihad D) Salah
C) Jihad.
What is the significance of the Shahada?
It is the declaration of faith and the first pillar of Islam.
True or False: Muslims pray five times a day facing Mecca.
True.
What does Zakat refer to in Islam?
It is the practice of almsgiving or charitable giving.
Fill in the blank: The month of __________ is observed by Muslims as a time of fasting.
Ramadan.
What is the purpose of Hajj in Islam?
It is a pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims must perform at least once in their lifetime if able.
True or False: The Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad over a period of 23 years.
True.
What language is the Quran originally written in?
Arabic.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a major sect of Islam? A) Sunni B) Sikh C) Hindu D) Christian
A) Sunni.
What does the term ‘Hadith’ refer to?
The sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad.
Fill in the blank: The Islamic law is known as __________.
Sharia.
True or False: Islam recognizes Jesus as a prophet.
True.
What is the Kaaba?
It is the sacred structure located in Mecca, which Muslims face during prayer.
What is the main purpose of fasting during Ramadan?
To develop self-discipline and empathy for the less fortunate.
Multiple Choice: The concept of ‘Ummah’ in Islam refers to: A) The community of Muslims B) The practice of prayer C) The pilgrimage D) The holy book
A) The community of Muslims.
What is the significance of the Night of Ascension (Isra and Mi’raj)?
It commemorates the night journey of Muhammad to the heavens.
True or False: Muslims are required to give Zakat only once in their lifetime.
False.
What is the term for the Islamic declaration of faith?
Shahada.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the community of all Muslims worldwide.
Ummah.
What role does the mosque play in the Islamic community?
It serves as a place of worship and community gathering.
