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What is the name of the body of Islamic religious law which is based on scriptures of Islam, particularly the Quran and Hadith.
Sharia
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Meaning "to recite" or "the thing recited," this is the name of Islam's holiest text.
Quran
100
Approximately 90% of Muslims in the world belong to this group, which accepts that Abu Bakr was the rightful heir to Muhammad.
Sunni
100
Where was Prophet Muhammad born around 570 CE?
Mecca
100
Who appeared to the Prophet Muhammed in the so called "Night of Power”?
Gabriel (Jibril)
200
An arabic term meaning "struggle," this concept involves both the physical defense of Islam, but also the internal struggle against one's ego, selfishness, greed, and evil.
Jihad
200
An essential part of the Muslim worldview is a belief in these unseen beings who worship God and carry out God's orders throughout the universe.
Angels
200
According to Islam, who are the "People of the Book"?
Jews and Christians
200
What is the name of this building, meaning "cube" in Arabic.
Kaaba
200
What does the word "Islam" mean?
Submission or Surrender
300
What is the name of the fast (Sawm) that takes place during the entire ninth month of the Islamic calendar, when Muslims fast from dawn until sunset.
Ramadan
300
What is the meaning of "Allahu ackbar"?
God is greatest (or God is great)
300
Which Islamic sect believes that ‘Ali should have been the first successor to Muhammad?
Shia
300
What is the title of the heirs or “successors” of Muhammed?
Caliph (or Khalifa)
300
This is the title given to Muhammed, signifying that he is the final and most important of god's messengers.
"The Seal of the Prophets"
400
In Islam, the Jum'ah is a community prayer service held once a week when all Muslim men are expected to participate at a mosque with certain exceptions due to distance and situation. What day of the week does it take place?
Friday
400
What is the name of the text that contains sayings, teachings, and practices (sunnah) of the Prophet Muhammad. It ranks second to the Quran in authority.
Hadith
400
What is the name of the mystical branch of Islam known for prayer, contemplation, and voluntary poverty.
Sufi (Sufism)
400
What is the name of the first four caliphs who had learned directly under Muhammad?
The Rightly Guided Caliphs
400
What is the proper response when someone greets you with "Assalam alaikum"? (peace be upon you)
wa alaikum salaam (and unto you peace)
500
What is the name of the pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslim's are encouraged to take once it their life as one of the "Five Pillars"?
Hajj
500
What is the name of the Muslim proclamation of faith, "There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God.”
Shahada
500
Who is thought to be responsible for gathering the most reliable recordings of Muhammad’s revelations into an authoritative version of the Quran (Koran)?
Uthman
500
Which dynasty marked the "Islamic Golden Age" (750–1258 CE)?
Abbasid Dynasty
500
According to Muslim tradition, what two figures are responsible for building the Kaaba?
Abraham and Ishmael