Topic #4 Lesson #2 - Beliefs of Islam

Which is Islam’s most sacred text?

• the Quran

• the Sunnah

• the Hadith

• the Sharia

What do Muslims do on a hajj?

• They fast during the day for a month.

• They give wealth to the poor and needy.

• They pray five times each day.

• They travel to the holy city of Mecca.

The mosque and minaret are mostly closely associated with which Pillar of Islam?

• fasting during Ramadan.

• giving alms to the poor.

• praying five times a day.

• making a pilgrimage to Mecca.

What do Muslims believe that the Sharia provides?

 

• the basis for law in Muslim nations

• the rules for proper conduct by Muslims

• the words and actions of Muhammad

• the word of God revealed to Muhammad

The Sunnah is based on accounts by

• people who knew Muhammad.

• Muslim legal expert.

• Muhammad and earlier prophets.

• Muslim scholars of the 900s.

What are the basic duties and rules all Muslims are expected to follow? 

• Belief in one God

• Prayer 5X/a day

• Giving to the poor

• Fasting during Ramadan

• Pilgrimage to Mecca