Shia quiz

What is the main difference between Sunni and Shia beliefs?

• Succession after the death of Prophet Muhammad

• Geographical location of followers

• Dietary restrictions

• Language spoken during prayers

Who is known as the 'Lion of God' in Shia Islam?

• Imam Hussain

• Prophet Muhammad

• Imam Ali

• Imam Hassan

How many Imams do Shia Muslims believe in?

• 12

• 15

• 9

• 6

What is the significance of Ashura observance in Shia Islam?

• It is a day of fasting and feasting

• It commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and is a day of mourning, reflection, and self-sacrifice.

• It marks the end of Ramadan

• It celebrates the birth of Prophet Muhammad

What is the name of the first Imam in Shia Islam?

• Imam Mahdi

• Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib

• Imam Hassan

• Imam Hussain

Which battle did Imam Ali participate in alongside Prophet Muhammad?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Badr

• Battle of Thermopylae

• Battle of Waterloo

Who is considered the rightful successor to Prophet Muhammad by Shia Muslims?

• Uthman ibn Affan

• Umar ibn al-Khattab

• Abu Bakr

• Ali ibn Abi Talib

What event is commemorated during the month of Muharram by Shia Muslims?

• Martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali

• Celebration of Prophet Muhammad's birthday

• Observance of Ramadan

• Commemoration of the Battle of Badr

What is the name of the grandson of Prophet Muhammad who was martyred at Karbala?

• Imam Hassan

• Imam Mahdi

• Imam Ali

• Imam Hussain

Which Imam is believed to have gone into occultation and will return as the Mahdi?

• Imam Hussain

• Imam Muhammad al-Mahdi

• Imam Ali

• Imam Hassan