Islam Test Practice

To which of these figures do Muslims trace their lineage?

• Jesus

• Moses

• Ishmael

• Isaac

This is city of Muhammad’s birth and houses Islam’s holiest shrine. Muhammad and the Muslims fought three battles to lay claims to this city.

• Medina

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Yathrib

What was Muhammad's profession, giving him exposure to other spiritualities and faiths?

• Caravan Driver

• Lawyer

• Physician

• Raid leader

Who was Muhammad's wife? Also considered to be the first Muslim convert...

• Hajer

• Khadijah

• Jibril

• Maryam

Muhammad received his first revelation at ...... from .......

• Mt. Hira, Jesus

• Mt. Mercy, the Angel Gabriel (Jibril)

•   Mt. Mercy, Allah

• Mt. Hira, the Angel Jibril (Gabriel)

Which of these events is seen as affirmation of Muhammad’s mission, where Muhammad was lifted to Jerusalem and the heavens?

• The Ka’bah

• The Hijra

• The Year of Sorrows

• The Night of Ascension

Which of these draws the greatest focus in the Qur’an?

• Instructions for Hajj

• Dietary instructions

• Attributes of the Prophet

• Attributes/characteristics of Allah

The Qur'an was written in...

• Arabic

• Persian

• Sanskrit

• Aramaic

Which of these are the two things affirmed in the Muslim confession of faith?

• Allah as God and Muhammad as the prophet

• Allah as God and the Qur'an as the holy book

• Muhammad as the prophet and the Qur'an as the holy book

• Allah as God and angels as Allah's messengers

What disagreement led to the split between the Sunni and Shi'a branches of Islam?

• Disagreement over the true Five Pillars of Islam

• Disagreement over the rightful successor to Muhammad (Caliph)

• Disagreement over the holiest city (Medina or Mecca?)

• Disagreement over the nature of the Prophet Muhammad (God or man?)