Fundamentals of Islam
Prayer
Quran
Living Islam
Islamic Concepts
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How many times is a Muslim required to pray each day?
Five times.
100
Where do Muslims go to pray?
The mosque (masjid).
100
What does “Bismillah” mean?
In the name of God.
100
Muslims are not allowed to eat what type of meat?
Pork.
100
What is the literal meaning of “Islam?”
Submission or self-surrender.
200
Muslims consider __________ to be the Prophet and messenger of God.
Muhammad (pbuh)
200
Known as “Jummah,” what day of the week is Muslim’s day of congregational worship?
Friday
200
Has the Quran been amended since its inception?
No.
200
What drink is prohibited in Islam?
Alcohol.
200
What is a “hadith?”
A narration concerning words/deeds of the Prophet (pbuh).
300
What is the Arabic word for God?
Allah
300
What title is given to one who leads the prayers?
The Imam.
300
The Holy Quran was revealed over how many years?
Approximately 23.
300
What does "hijab" mean?
To cover.
300
What is “Shariah Law?”
The ideal law of God and code of conduct.
400
A principal duty of Muslims is to make a pilgrimage to what city?
Mecca
400
What is “Wudu?”
Ablution. A ritual washing before prayer.
400
How many names of God are revealed in the Quran?
99
400
What is the difference between “halal” and “haram?”
Halal describes what is lawful in Islam. Haram describes what is forbidden.
400
What is “Tawhid?”
The Oneness of God.
500
What are the five pillars of Islam?
The Creed (Shahada), Prayer (Salah), Fasting (Sawm), Almsgiving (Zakat), and Holy Pilgrimage (Hajj).
500
What is the "Adhan?"
The call to prayer.
500
How many chapters are in the Quran?
114
500
What is the difference between “sunnah” and “fard?”
The sunnah describes the practices and ways of the Prophet (pbuh). Fard describes obligatory acts.
500
What does Jihad mean?
A struggle.