The Five Pillars
How many times do Muslims pray a day?
True or False. According to Muslims Muhammad (PBUH) is the final prophet
True
Is Islam monotheistic or polytheistic? AND what is the name of their God?
Monotheistic, Allah
What day of the week will Muslims usually attend a mosque?
Friday
What language is the Qur'an written in?
Arabic
Name the five pillars of Islam
Creed/Faith, Prayer, Charity, Fasting, Pilgrimage
Do Muslims worship Muhammad?
No, Muhammad is considered the final prophet, not a deity. Worship is strictly for God (Allah).
What is the Muslim place of worship called?
Mosque
What is the name of the Mosque that will reopen in Dublin?
The Clonskeagh mosque
On which night was the Qur'an revealed?
The Night of Power
What is the location of the Muslim pilgrimage that is part of the five pillars?
Hajj, Mecca.
When and when was he born?
Mecca, c. 570AD
What is the name of the head covering that some Muslim women wear?
Hijab
What country in the world has the largest Muslim population as of 2026?
Indonesia
To show respect for the Qur'an what must Muslims do before touching it?
Wash (Wudu)
What is the name of the washing ritual before prayer?
Wudu
Where did Muhammad migrate to due to persecution AND what is this journey called?
Medina (Yathrib) in 622 CE, Hijrah
What object do Muslims face while praying and where is it located?
Ka'aba, Mecca
True or false. Islam the fastest growing religion worldwide?
True
What does the word Qur'an mean?
The Recitation or 'That which is read'
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Muhammad received the first revelation of the Quran from the angel Gabriel.
Name the two sects of Islam
Sunni and Shia
According to the 2022 Census, what percentage of the Irish population is Muslim?
1.6% or 81,930 people
How is the Qur'an organised?
Into chapters or surahs and then verses or Ayahs. Arranged by descending length