Islam: Core Beliefs and Key Practices

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What is the belief in one God in Islam? Muslims are monotheistic, believing in a single, all-powerful, and eternal creator.

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Allah

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What do Muslims believe about angels? Muslims believe in angels as God's messengers and beings who carry out His _____?

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orders

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What is the belief in holy books in Islam? Muslims believe God revealed holy scriptures, including the Torah and the Gospels, but that the _____ is the final and complete divine book.

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Quran

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Which of the following is NOT considered a prophet in Islam? A) Adam, B) Noah, C) Abraham, D) Jesus, E) Buddha

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E) Buddha

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What do Muslims believe about the Day of Judgment?

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They believe that on a final day, humans will be resurrected and judged for their lives, with consequences of either paradise or hell.

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What is the belief in divine decree (predestination) in Islam? Muslims believe that Allah knows and has decreed all that will happen, though humans also have _____

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free will

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What is the Shahada (Declaration of Faith) in Islam? The belief that 'There is no god but God, and _____ is the Messenger of God'.

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Muhammad

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How many times a day do Muslims perform ritual prayers (Salat)?

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Five times a day

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What is Zakah (Alms) in Islam? Giving a portion of one's wealth to _____, usually annually.

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charity

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During which month do Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset (Sawm)?

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Ramadan