Basic Overview
Is the Islamic faith polytheistic or monotheistic?
Monotheistic
What is the cradle of Islam?
Mecca
What language is the Qur'an written in?
Arabic
What is the yearly pilgrimage to Mecca called?
The Hajj Pilgrimage
What is the most populated country of Muslims?
Indonesia
What does Islam translate to?
"Surrender" or "Submission to the Will of God"
Where did Muhammad ascend to Heaven?
Jerusalem
What is the Qur'an?
Sacred Scripture of Islam, lays down the law and commandments, codes for social and moral behavior, and comprehensive religious philosophy
What is Ramadan?
The month of fasting, prayer, and community
Name a famous celebrity that is Muslim
Mike Tyson, Shaq, Muhammad Ali, DJ Khaled
Who are the roots to Islamic religion to?
The Prophet Muhammad
Where is Muhammad buried?
Medina
True or False: Muslims revere to Muhammad's teachings in the Bible
False
What is Eid al-Fitr?
It is the celebration of the end of Ramadan with festivals and food
3,450,000 people (1.05% Total Population)
What are the two main branches/denominations of the Islamic religion?
Sunni and Shia
What country is Mecca located in?
Saudi Arabia
True or False: Muslims call the Qur'an the Word of God and it establishes mankind with the human relationship to God
True
What is Muharram?
It is the sacred month at the beginning of their calendar year where warfare is forbidden, usually resulting in festivals and celebrations of the New Year
What does the Crescent and Star mean?
The crescent represents the moon's cycle to show progress within faith and the star shows illumination and knowledge.
What do Muslims acknowledge God as?
As the Creator and the Last Judgement of Humanity on the Final Day
What city and state is the largest North American Muslim temple located in?
Dearborn, Michigan
How many Surahs (chapters) are in the Qur'an?
114 Surahs
In the Eid al-Adna, or the "Feast of Sacrifice", what famous prophet was tested with the sacrifice of his son for God? (HINT: His son's name was Ishmael)
The Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim)
Name the 5 Pillars of Faith
Profession of Faith (shahada), Prayer (salat), Alms (zakat), Fasting (sawm), Pilgrimage (Hajj)