Introduction to Islam

Question 1

In the Washing Area, Muslims perform the cleaning ritual before prayer. What is this called?

Accepted Answer

Wudu

Question 2

In mosque the Qibla Wall faces the direction of.....

Accepted Answer

Mecca

Question 3

What are the five pillars of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Fasting, Hajj

Question 4

Which other TWO religions are also monotheistic as well as Islam?

Accepted Answer

Judaism and Christianity, Buddhism and Sikhism

Question 5

Why is Ibrahim (Abraham) a highly important prophet for Muslims?

Accepted Answer

He was willing to sacrifice his son to show loyalty to God

Question 6

The Qur'an has never been translated from which original language?

Accepted Answer

Arabic

Question 7

What is considered to be the MOST IMPORTANT source of authority for Muslims?

Accepted Answer

The Qur'an

Question 8

Which of the following terms best describes the religion of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Monotheistic

Question 9

How do Muslims demonstrate respect towards the Qur'an?

Accepted Answer

All of the answers

Question 10

How many times should Muslims pray per day?

Accepted Answer

5

Question 11

"Prophethood" (risalah) refers to.....

Accepted Answer

Human messengers who spreads the word of God

Question 12

What does the term 'monotheistic' mean?

Accepted Answer

Belief in one God

Question 13

Judaism, Christianity and Islam are religions that are described as what?

Accepted Answer

Abrahamic Religions

Question 14

What percentage of a person's yearly income is donated for zakah?

Accepted Answer

2.5%

Question 15

Why is Muhammad the most important prophet in Islam?

Accepted Answer

He revealed the holy Qur'an

Question 16

What were the names of Ibrahim's TWO sons?

Accepted Answer

Isaac and Ishmael

Question 17

WHO did Muhammad reveal the Qur'an through?

Accepted Answer

The angel Jibril (Gabriel)

Question 18

Who is described as the "seal of the prophets" because he was the final messenger from God?

Accepted Answer

Muhammad

Question 19

The Muslim place of worship (the mosque) can also be described as.....

Accepted Answer

Masjid

Question 20

What is considered to be the most important feature of the mosque?

Accepted Answer

The prayer room

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