Islam (World Religions) Quiz

T/F: Muslims are encouraged to pray just when they can.

Form of Islam characterized by a mystical approach to Allah who is experienced inwardly

T/F: Ramadan is the 9th month of year, when 1st revelation given to prophet Muhammad.

T/F: Muslims believe that prayer should always be done with good intentions.

Is a "leader" who has been designated to conduct worship.

Holiest city for Muslims

Islam holds that the body ultimately belongs to...

T/F: Islam is the world's fastest growing and 2nd largest religion.

"There is no god except God. Muhammad is the messenger of God" (Confession of Faith)

Great strength of Islam is its practical form (approach) of divine law (religious life) called?

The name "Muslim" means

T/F: The Qur'an regards males & females equal but having different roles.

Fasting takes place during this time (9th month of the Muslim year)

T/F: Every year all Muslims are required to make a HAJJ journey to Mecca.

T/F: Washing is part of the Muslim prayer ritual.

Islam is deeply rooted in biblical tradition and reveres great prophets of Judaism and also....

The order and clarity of directions for living righteously is in the....

Muhammad's own teachings & actions.

T/F:The Qur'an contains the words of Allah, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.

Does Islam teach that human nature is essentially good? or essentially bad?

T/F: There is no the Islamic "sabbath" day.

This word means "struggle"

Courtyard of Great Mosque of Mecca; regarded site as religious significance (Abraham)

Form of Islam that is the majority of Muslims and have an "orthodox" school of theology

Almsgiving: What percent of income is asked of Muslims to give?

T/F: Muhammad is merely human, but he is revered as the best of all humans.

T/F: Muslims regard science as being in conflict with their faith.

T/F: Wealth sharing (almsgiving) helps ensure economic welfare of entire Muslim community.

Community of all Muslims (very important) is called what?

T/F: The reward for the righteous is Paradise and for the evildoers, Hell.

T/F: All Muslims, men and women, are required to pray five times a day.

T/F: The word "Koran" means "quiet" so it is intended to be read alone in prayer.

Muslims and Catholics have ties to Abraham, believe in angels Gabriel & Michael AND

Who appeared to Muhammad in a dream?

T/F: Muslims believe that Muhammad had a divine nature.

Islam is...