Islam 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 taken to Jerusalem, the seven levels of heaven, and met with all of the Prophets?

• The Night of Power

• 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?)