Abortion in Islam is generally regarded as: a) Permitted ; b) Haram ; c) Encouraged; d) Obligatory
b) Haram
After Hijrah, Muhammad’s new base of operations became: a) Cairo ; b) Jerusalem ; c) Madina ; d) Damascus
c) Madina
Muhammad was born in Makkah around A.D. 570. ( True / False )
True — Muhammad was indeed born in Makkah around A.D. 570.
The Quran is considered the direct word of Allah by Muslims. ( True / False )
True — Muslims believe the Quran is the direct word of Allah.
The angel Gabriel told Muhammad to preach that there are many gods. ( True / False )
False — The angel Gabriel told Muhammad to preach that there is only one God, Allah.
The angel who spoke to Muhammad was: a) Michael ; b) Gabriel ; c) Raphael ; d) Uriel
b) Gabriel
Muslims believe that all living creatures were: • a) Created by Allah ; b) Accidental; c) Created by humans ; d) Unimportant
a) Created by Allah
The pilgrimage to Makkah must be made: a) Yearly ; b) Weekly ; c) Only during Ramadan ; d) Once in a lifetime
d) Once in a lifetime
The term “Islam” in Arabic means: a) Peace to God’s will ; b) Faith ; c) Surrender to God’s will ; d) Holiness
c) Surrender to God’s will
How many times are Muslims required to pray each day? a) 3; b) 4 c) 5; d) 6
c) 5
The holy book of Islam is called the: a) Bible ; b) Torah ; c) Vedas ; d) Quran
d) Quran
For meat to be halal, animals must be: a) Raised on farms ; b) Slaughtered in a particular way ; c) Fed only grains ; d) Prayed over before birth
b) Slaughtered in a particular way
Circumcision of boys in Islam is primarily based on: a) The Quran ; b) The Sunnah ; c) Cultural tradition ; d) Government law
b) The Sunnah
The second pillar of Islam involves: a) Prayer ; b) Charity; c) Fasting; d) Pilgrimage
a) Prayer
Islam’s general stance on capital punishment is: a) Fully opposed ; b) Permitted in certain cases ; c) Encouraged ; d) No stance
b) Permitted in certain cases
Muslims generally believe that euthanasia and suicide are: a) Permissible ; b) Forbidden ; c) Encouraged in difficult cases ; d) Discussed in the Quran
b) Forbidden
Islam is a polytheistic religion ( True / False )
False — Islam is monotheistic, not polytheistic.
Muhammad was born in: a) Madina ; b) Jerusalem ; c) Makkah ; d) Cairo
c) Makkah
Most Muslims are Shiites. ( True / False )
False — The majority of Muslims are Sunnis, not Shiites.
The concept that on the Day of Judgment good people are rewarded is: a) Unique to Islam ; b) Common to monotheistic religions ; c) Found only in the Quran ; d) An outdated belief
b) Common to monotheistic religions
The pilgrimage to Makkah, or Hajj, is optional for Muslims. ( True / False )
False — The pilgrimage (Hajj) is a required duty for Muslims who are physically and financially able.
The first pillar of Islam requires Muslims to: ; a) Fast during Ramadan ; b) Pray five times daily ; c) State belief in Allah and Muhammad as His messenger ; d) Make a pilgrimage to Makkah
c) State belief in Allah and Muhammad as His messenger
The year Muhammad migrated to Yathrib (Madina) is known as: a) Hajj ; b) Hijrah ; c) Ramadan ; d) Jihad
b) Hijrah
The reward for fulfilling all religious duties in Islam is: a) Wealth; b ) Honor ; c) Paradise; d) Forgiveness alone
c) Paradise