Islam & Judaism: Beliefs & Practices MCQs with Answer
Which of the following is a common belief in both Islam and Judaism?
A) Polytheism
B) Belief in one God
C) Reincarnation
D) Belief in multiple gods
What is the name of the holy book in Judaism?
A) Quran
B) Bible
C) Torah
D) Vedas
Which prophet is highly revered in both Islam and Judaism?
A) Jesus
B) Muhammad
C) Moses
D) Buddha
Which of these is a key practice in both Islam and Judaism?
A) Fasting during specific months
B) Worship of idols
C) Following the Ten Commandments
D) Animal sacrifice
What is the Islamic term for the dietary law that is similar to Jewish kosher laws?
A) Halal
B) Haram
C) Zakat
D) Shariah
Which day of the week is considered a holy day in both Islam and Judaism?
A) Friday
B) Saturday
C) Sunday
D) Thursday
In Islam, who is considered the last and final prophet?
A) Moses
B) Jesus
C) Muhammad
D) Abraham
In Judaism, who is considered the first prophet?
A) David
B) Moses
C) Abraham
D) Solomon
What is the name of the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca?
A) Hajj
B) Ramadan
C) Yom Kippur
D) Passover
Which of the following is the Jewish day of atonement?
A) Hanukkah
B) Passover
C) Yom Kippur
D) Rosh Hashanah
What do both Muslims and Jews practice in terms of dietary laws?
A) Avoidance of pork
B) Eating only fish
C) Vegetarianism
D) Drinking wine
Which of these prophets is mentioned in both the Quran and the Torah?
A) Jesus
B) Jonah
C) Joseph
D) Buddha
What is the Jewish place of worship called?
A) Mosque
B) Synagogue
C) Church
D) Temple
What is the name of the Islamic call to prayer?
A) Adhan
B) Shofar
C) Kaddish
D) Prayer Book
Which event in Judaism marks the escape of the Israelites from Egypt?
A) Hanukkah
B) Passover
C) Shavuot
D) Purim
Which prophet is highly regarded as the father of both Judaism and Islam?
A) Moses
B) David
C) Abraham
D) Solomon
What is the Jewish New Year known as?
A) Yom Kippur
B) Rosh Hashanah
C) Hanukkah
D) Passover
In both Islam and Judaism, what is forbidden in terms of food?
A) Beef
B) Pork
C) Chicken
D) Lamb
Which of the following is a holy month in Islam that is similar to the Jewish observance of fasting during Yom Kippur?
A) Ramadan
B) Muharram
C) Shawwal
D) Dhul-Hijjah
In both Islam and Judaism, what practice is considered a key pillar of faith?
A) Fasting
B) Worshipping idols
C) Pilgrimage to the holy land
D) Belief in reincarnation
What does the Jewish festival of Hanukkah celebrate?
A) The Exodus from Egypt
B) The birth of Jesus
C) The rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem
D) The New Year
What is the Islamic term for charity, similar to Jewish concepts of tzedakah?
A) Zakat
B) Hajj
C) Ramadan
D) Sadaqah
Which of the following is a common practice in both Islam and Judaism for men?
A) Circumcision
B) Growing a beard
C) Wearing a specific type of clothing
D) Fasting during certain months
What is the Jewish weekly day of rest called?
A) Sabbath
B) Hajj
C) Yom Kippur
D) Eid
Which of the following is a key belief in both Islam and Judaism regarding God?
A) God is a trinity
B) God is omnipotent and omniscient
C) God was born as a human
D) God is represented by images and idols
Which is the Jewish prayer said three times a day?
A) Fajr
B) Shacharit
C) Zakat
D) Tefillah
Which city is considered the most sacred in both Islam and Judaism?
A) Mecca
B) Jerusalem
C) Medina
D) Cairo
What is the primary purpose of the Islamic pilgrimage, Hajj?
A) To gain wealth
B) To gain spiritual closeness to God
C) To travel to a holy city
D) To meet other Muslims
What is the Jewish holiday that celebrates the Festival of Lights?
A) Passover
B) Hanukkah
C) Rosh Hashanah
D) Shavuot
What is the name of the Muslim prayer performed five times a day?
A) Adhan
B) Salah
C) Zakat
D) Sadaqah
Which of the following is a holy site for both Muslims and Jews in Jerusalem?
A) The Dome of the Rock
B) The Western Wall
C) Both A and B
D) The Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Who is considered the most significant prophet in Judaism and Islam?
A) David
B) Solomon
C) Moses
D) Abraham