The Relationship Between Islam & Other Religions MCQs with Answer
Islam teaches respect for which group of people?
A) Only Muslims
B) People of all faiths
C) Atheists only
D) Non-believers only
Which term is used in the Quran to refer to Jews and Christians?
A) Infidels
B) People of the Book
C) Disbelievers
D) Pagans
Which Quranic verse promotes peaceful coexistence among religions?
A) “There is no compulsion in religion” (2:256)
B) “Fight all non-believers”
C) “Convert others by force”
D) “Destroy all idols”
Which Islamic principle encourages dialogue with other religions?
A) Aggression
B) Justice and fairness
C) Isolation
D) Forceful conversion
Which Prophet is recognized in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism?
A) Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
B) Prophet Moses (AS)
C) Prophet Krishna
D) Prophet Zoroaster
The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah demonstrated which Islamic value?
A) Peaceful negotiation
B) War and conquest
C) Religious discrimination
D) Forced conversion
Which Islamic empire was known for religious tolerance?
A) Ottoman Empire
B) Roman Empire
C) British Empire
D) Mongol Empire
Which Islamic ruler was famous for granting religious freedom to non-Muslims?
A) Genghis Khan
B) Sultan Mehmed II
C) Napoleon Bonaparte
D) Winston Churchill
Which Islamic term refers to treaties with non-Muslim communities?
A) Jihad
B) Dhimmah
C) Zakat
D) Hajj
What does the Quran say about dealing with those of different faiths?
A) “Fight them all”
B) “Treat them with kindness and justice” (60:8)
C) “Force them to convert”
D) “Ignore them”
Which Caliph is known for implementing religious tolerance in the Islamic state?
A) Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)
B) Abu Lahab
C) Pharaoh
D) Alexander the Great
Which country is a modern example of a Muslim-majority nation with religious diversity?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Indonesia
C) North Korea
D) Iceland
Which Islamic Golden Age scholar engaged in interfaith dialogue?
A) Ibn Sina
B) Al-Farabi
C) Al-Kindi
D) All of the above
Which event showed Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) respect for Christians?
A) The hospitality given to the Christian delegation of Najran
B) The Battle of Badr
C) The conquest of Mecca
D) The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah
Which Islamic country has a significant Christian population?
A) Pakistan
B) Iran
C) Egypt
D) Afghanistan
Which Islamic scholar is known for promoting peace and dialogue among faiths?
A) Ibn Taymiyyah
B) Imam Ghazali
C) Abu Lahab
D) Saddam Hussein
Which principle in Islam allows non-Muslims to practice their faith freely?
A) Religious persecution
B) Freedom of religion
C) Mandatory conversion
D) Jizya tax
Which Prophet is highly regarded by both Muslims and Christians?
A) Prophet Isa (Jesus) (AS)
B) Prophet Nuh (Noah) (AS)
C) Prophet Saleh (AS)
D) Prophet Yunus (AS)
Which term in Islam means justice for all, including non-Muslims?
A) Adl
B) Qital
C) Takfir
D) Wudu
Islam encourages what kind of relationship with other religions?
A) Mutual respect and understanding
B) Hostility
C) Forced conversion
D) Suppression
Which Islamic empire allowed Jews and Christians to live peacefully?
A) Mughal Empire
B) Ottoman Empire
C) British Empire
D) Persian Empire
The Quran encourages what kind of religious dialogue?
A) Respectful and intellectual discussion
B) Violent debates
C) Avoidance
D) Aggressive confrontation
What does Islam say about interfaith marriage?
A) Muslim men can marry People of the Book
B) Muslim women must convert before marriage
C) Marriage is forbidden
D) Only forced marriages are allowed
What did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) do with the non-Muslims of Medina?
A) Made a peace treaty (Constitution of Medina)
B) Forced them to convert
C) Killed them
D) Ignored them
What was the main goal of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) interfaith relations?
A) Peaceful coexistence
B) War
C) Political gain
D) Supremacy
What role did Islam play in the coexistence of religions in Spain?
A) Allowed religious tolerance under Muslim rule
B) Banned all non-Muslims
C) Enforced conversion
D) Isolated Muslims from others
Which Islamic leader wrote letters inviting rulers of other faiths to Islam?
A) Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
B) Abu Lahab
C) Pharaoh
D) Genghis Khan
Which historical event led to interfaith harmony in Muslim Spain?
A) Golden Age of Islam
B) Crusades
C) World War I
D) Mongol Invasion
Which Quranic concept teaches fairness to all people, regardless of religion?
A) Ihsan (Excellence in conduct)
B) Jihad
C) Hijrah
D) Qital