What does the word “Islam” mean?
a) Submission to the will of God
b) A way of life
c) A form of worship
d) Peace and harmony
What is the primary message of Islam?
a) Peace and brotherhood
b) Worshiping idols
c) Belief in multiple gods
d) Submission to one God (Allah)
What is the significance of the Shahada in Islam?
a) It is the declaration of faith in the oneness of God and the prophethood of Muhammad (PBUH)
b) It is the call to prayer
c) It is a form of charity
d) It is a pilgrimage to Makkah
How many pillars of Islam are there?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 4
Which pillar of Islam involves fasting during the month of Ramadan?
a) Hajj
b) Zakat
c) Sawm
d) Shahada
Why is the Qur’an important in Islam?
a) It is a historical document
b) It is the word of God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
c) It is a guide to politics and governance
d) It is a philosophical work
What is the significance of the Kaaba in Islam?
a) It is the center of Islamic governance
b) It is the site of the first mosque
c) It is the direction of prayer (Qibla)
d) It is where the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born
Why is the concept of charity (Zakat) important in Islam?
a) It helps maintain social equality and assists the needy
b) It is a way of gaining political power
c) It is a form of worship
d) It is required to enter Paradise
What is the purpose of fasting (Sawm) during Ramadan in Islam?
a) To promote physical health
b) To demonstrate submission to Allah and develop self-discipline
c) To gain social prestige
d) To prepare for the pilgrimage
What is the purpose of the Hajj pilgrimage in Islam?
a) To gain material wealth
b) To seek forgiveness and show devotion to Allah
c) To travel to a foreign country
d) To strengthen political alliances
What does the practice of prayer (Salah) symbolize in Islam?
a) Obedience to the ruler
b) Direct communication with Allah
c) A way of earning wealth
d) A political statement
Why is the concept of Tawhid (Oneness of God) central to Islam?
a) It emphasizes the importance of worshiping idols
b) It rejects the notion of multiple gods and asserts the oneness of Allah
c) It encourages the worship of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
d) It leads to the rejection of all other religions
What is the role of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Islam?
a) He is considered the last and final messenger of Allah
b) He is the founder of Islam
c) He is a political leader
d) He is a symbol of social reform only
Which concept in Islam stresses the importance of treating others with kindness and respect?
a) Jihad
b) Iman
c) Akhlaq (Character)
d) Sharia
What is the significance of the Day of Judgment (Yawm al-Qiyamah) in Islam?
a) It marks the end of the world
b) It is a time for Muslims to gain political power
c) It is the day when everyone will be held accountable for their deeds
d) It marks the beginning of a new life
How does Islam view the relationship between faith and actions?
a) Faith alone is sufficient
b) Actions are irrelevant
c) Faith and actions go hand in hand, both are essential
d) Actions are more important than faith
What is the importance of the Sunnah in Islam?
a) It is a set of rules for government
b) It is the practice and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) which guide Muslims in daily life
c) It is a collection of hadith only
d) It is a form of prayer
What does the concept of ‘Halal’ mean in Islam?
a) Actions that are discouraged
b) Things that are forbidden
c) Actions and items that are permissible according to Islamic law
d) Things that are neutral
What is the significance of the Qur’an for Muslims?
a) It is a historical book only
b) It is a guide for all aspects of life, revealed by Allah
c) It is a book of laws only
d) It is a philosophical text
What role do the Hadith play in Islam?
a) They provide a historical account of the Prophet’s life only
b) They serve as a guide for moral and social conduct, alongside the Qur’an
c) They are used to create new laws
d) They are only read during Ramadan
What is the ultimate purpose of life according to Islam?
a) To accumulate wealth and power
b) To worship Allah and live a righteous life according to His guidance
c) To gain fame and recognition
d) To follow the rules of the government
What is the Islamic view on peace?
a) Peace is an unattainable goal
b) Peace is the natural state of the world
c) Islam advocates for peace and harmony in personal and social life
d) Islam promotes conflict as a means of achieving power
Why is the concept of Ummah important in Islam?
a) It refers to political unity in the Muslim world
b) It emphasizes the global community of Muslims united by faith and mutual responsibility
c) It is a call for global domination
d) It represents only religious practices
What does Islam teach about the treatment of women?
a) Women should be oppressed
b) Women are inferior to men
c) Women should be treated with respect, kindness, and equality
d) Women should be confined to their homes
What is the importance of the Islamic calendar (Hijri calendar)?
a) It is used to measure economic growth
b) It marks the beginning of the Prophet’s migration from Makkah to Madinah
c) It is used to calculate taxes
d) It is irrelevant to Muslims’ daily life
What is the role of prayer (Salah) in a Muslim’s life?
a) It is an optional practice for the spiritual elite
b) It is a daily ritual that connects the individual to Allah
c) It is performed only during special occasions
d) It is only for cleansing the body
