How many members of Islam are there worldwide?
2 billion
1.5 billion
1 billion
1.7 billion
Which countries ALL have a high Muslim population?
Bangladesh, USA and India
Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan and Greece
England, Morocco, Brazil
Pakistan, Syria and Egypt
Which of the following is FALSE about Allah?
Allah rewards and punishes fairly.
A believer can approach Allah by praying, and by reciting the Qur'an.
Allah is male.
Allah has always existed and will always exist.
When are Muslim boys traditionally circumcised?
On their wedding day
Once they reach the age of 13
Seven days after their birth
Seven hours after birth
Which one of these practices is NOT prohibited in Islam?
reading after sunset
eating pork
charging high interest rates
smoking
What is the most important event in a person’s path to God?
Marriage
Death
Circumcision
Birth
Which of these is NOT part of how Muslims should traditionally die?
being surrounded and supported by family and friends
whispering the shahadah in the dying person's ear
family members recite surah 36 from the Quran
being cremated and the ashes scattered over the streets of Mecca
What is salat?
the obligatory Muslim prayers, performed five times each day
paying an alms (or charity) tax to benefit the poor and the needy
pilgrimage to Mecca
sincerely reciting the Muslim profession of faith
Which of these is TRUE about prayer?
Muslims can only contact Allah through a priest.
Muslims must not wash before they pray.
If a Muslim prays without the right attitude of mind, it as if they hadn't bothered to pray at all.
Muslims pray for Allah’s benefit.
Which of these do Muslims NOT fast from during Ramadan?
sexual activity
going to social events or any thing that may distract them from Allah
food and drink
Which of these is NOT a reason to fast?
Sharing the sufferings of the poor and developing sympathy for them
Learning self-discipline
Becoming spiritually stronger
Allah will bless and reward those who fast
What is Hajj?
Pilgrimage to Mecca
performing ritual prayers in the proper way five times each day
fasting during the month of Ramadan
When a Muslim recites Shahadah, they proclaim which THREE things?
That Allah is the only God, and that Muhammad is his prophet
That they will obey all the commitments of Islam in their life
That they shall ensure their elbows and knees are always covered whilst in public
That they personally accept this as true
Which of these is NOT a benefit of Zakat?
giving away your wealth so that Allah may bless you more richly
acknowledging that everything comes from Allah on loan and that we do not really own anything ourselves
learning self-discipline
freeing oneself from love of oneself
