39. Origin of Islam & Five Pillars

What is Islam?

• A language spoken in the Middle East

• The holy book of a religion

• A monolithic structure in Mecca

• A monotheistic religion originally from the Arabian Peninsula

Who founded Islam and when?

• Jesus in 30 AD

• Muhammad in 622 AD

• Buddha in 528 BC

• Abraham in 1800 BC

What is the birthplace of Muhammad, considered the holiest city in Islam?

• Medina

• Jerusalem

• Mecca

• Baghdad

Which city is known as the launch pad of Islam and the second-holiest city in Islam?

• Mecca

• Medina

• Jerusalem

• Istanbul

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Five historical figures in Islam

• Five major cities in the Islamic world

• Five main beliefs of Islam

• Five sacred texts of Islam

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Pray five times a day facing Mecca

• Fast during the holy month of Ramadan

• Make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in your life

• Read the Quran in its entirety every year

What is the Kaaba?

• A type of headscarf worn by Muslim women

• A religious text in Islam

• A building in Islam’s holiest mosque in Mecca

• A traditional Islamic festival

What is the language of Islam?

• Arabic

• Greek

• Latin

• Indian

What is the Arabic term for the holy book of Islam?

• Bible

• Torah

• Quran

• Vedas

What is the symbol for Islam?

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