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Review for the THEO 9 Islam test
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Sufism
shuns mysticism
is one of the two major divisions of Islam & shuns mysticism
draws its adherents from both Sunnism and Shi'ism
is one of the two major historical divisions of Islam
2
The Muslim place of worship
caliph
mosque
hijrah
hajj
3
In Islam the natural world is
all of these
seen as good and worthy of reverence
another form of revelation of God's will
sometimes referred to as the cosmic Qur'an
4
What proportion of their possessions' value are Muslims required to contribute?
2.5%
1%
2%
1.5%
5
The Festival of Ramadan lasts a month and celebrates the revelation of the Qur'an to Muhammad.
True
False
6
The community of all Muslims
Shari'ah
jihad
Umma
Sunna
7
Muslims consider Muhammad to be the Seal of the Prophets because they believe that he is
the final prophet, revealing the will of Allah fully
a sacred presence and the final prophet
a prophet like Abraham & Jesus revealing parts of God's will
the sacred presence in the world
8
The military & political leaders of the Muslim community who succeeded Muhammad after his death
caliphs
Sunnis
Sufis
mosques
9
The type of calendar used by Muslims is
solar
civil
secular
lunar
10
Muslims believe in the Trinity.
False
True
11
The successors of Muhammad were called
hafiz
clersy
all of these
caliphs
12
The emigration of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 C.E.
hajj
Sunna
Hijra
Umma
13
Muslims celebrate this at the end of Ramadan.
Eid al-Fitr
Mawlid al-Nabi
Eid al-Adah
Ashura
14
The Muslim empire was at its peak in the 15th century.
False
True
15
Ramadan is the eighth month of the Islamic calendar.
True
False
16
The beginning of the Islamic calendar was precipitated by
the hijrah
Muhammad's first revelation
the birth of Muhammad
the death of Muhammad
17
The 'Seal of the Prophets' refers to
Muhammad as the author of the Qur'an
Muhammad as the source of strength
Muhammad as the last of the prophets
Muhammad as the 'glue' to hold all prophets together
18
The first Islamic mosque was built in Medina.
False
True
19
Fasting during Ramadan helps Muslims to
focus attention on moral and religious concerns
gain insight into situations of those less fortunate
become more aware of their own mortality
all of these
20
Literally 'reading' or 'recitation'
Sunni
mosque
Qur'an
Sunna
21
Arabic for 'exertion' or 'struggle'
jihad
hajj
hijrah
caliph
22
Islam is monotheistic.
True
False
23
The main beliefs of Islam are expressed in the
Hijrah
Hadith
shari'ah
Shahada
24
The Hadith
is as sacred as the Qur'an for Muslims
none of these
contains Islamic stories
contains words and deeds of Muhammad
25
The divine law, derived from the Qur'an and the Sunna
Shahada
Sunni
Shari'ah
mosque
26
Laylat Al Qadr is the holiest day of the Muslim year.
False
True
27
Muhammad's revelations from God
were in Arabic
are believed to be infallible
were in Arabic and believed to be infallible
were kept a secret for several years
28
Islam
all of these
reveres Jesus and Judaism's great prophets
has played a crucial role in shaping Western culture
is deeply rooted in the biblical tradition
29
The holiest of cities for Muslims is
Jerusalem
Mecca
Istanbul
Medina
30
Muslim pilgrims on their hajj walk around the Kaaba 7 times wearing simple white clothes.
False
True
31
Who appeared to Muhammad in a dream on the Night of Power and Excellence?
Abraham
the archangel Gabriel
Imam
Jesus
32
The early expansion of Islam
was unsuccessful
was welcomed by people who were disappointed in their faith
was hampered by the unbelief of many
rapidly moved throughout the Middle East
33
About ninety percent of the world's Muslims are
Sunni
Sufi
Muhammadans
Shi'ite
34
The word Muslim means
wrapped in cotton cloth
Muhammad's friend
all of these
one who submits
35
What do Muslims believe leads to sin?
humanity's essentially evil nature
humanity's evil nature and the devil
forgetfulness
the devil's temptations
36
The pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims need to make once in their lives
hajj
caliph
jihad
hijra
37
All Muslims are required to pray how often each day?
seven times
twice
five times
once
38
For Muslims, Allah
is the one and only God and is the Arabic word for God
is the Arabic word for God
is the one and only God
none of these
39
The first pillar of Islam
jihad
hajj
Shahada
sawm
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Muhammad's own teachings and actions
Sunna
Shari'ah
Shahada
Umma
