Islam

• What is the role of a Caliph in Islam?

  Ruler of mosque and state
• Who is the Imam?

  Leader of the mosque
• What does the Hijab represent?

  Submission to Allah
• What is the Hadith?

  Collection of Muhammad's sayings and actions
• How are Islamic traditions derived?

  From the Hadith
• What is Mecca?

  Holy place centered around Islam
• What is the Ka'bah?

  Cubed shaped room inside Mecca
• Who are Shiite Muslims?

  Muslims who believe Ali was Muhammad's successor
• What does Jihad mean?

  Struggle for the sake of Allah
• What does Jannah represent in Islam?

  Heaven
• What does Jahannam represent in Islam?

  Hell
• What are the main texts of Islam?

  Hadiths and Quran
• What symbol is commonly associated with Islam?

  Crescent moon with star
• How many people follow Islam worldwide?

  1.8 billion
• What is the Shahada in Islam?

  Declaration of belief in Allah's oneness
• What is the significance of Salah in Islam?

  Daily prayer 5 times a day
• What percentage of earnings is given as Zakat?

  2.5%
• What is the purpose of Zakat in Islam?

  To support Muslim-related charities and help the needy
• What does Sawm refer to in Islam?

  Fasting during Ramadan
• When does fasting occur during Ramadan?

  From sunrise to sunset
• What is Hajj in Islam?

  A pilgrimage to Mecca
• Who is required to perform Hajj?

  Those who are able to do so
• What is required regarding dietary laws in Islam?

  Halal food is required
• What types of food are forbidden in Islam?

  Pork, blood, and intoxicants
• What is expected regarding modesty in Islam?

  Men and women must dress and behave modestly
• What do women often wear for modesty in Islam?

  Women often wear the hijab
• What must men cover according to Islamic modesty laws?

  From navel to knees
• What is the role of women in Islam?

  Women are spiritually equal to men
• What rights do women have in Islam?

  Rights to education, work, property, and marriage choice
• What is the source of oppression faced by women in some cultures?

  Culture, not Islamic teachings
• What is required of halal food


  properly slaughtered meat
• What do Muslims believe about the birth of Jesus?

  He was born from a virgin
• Who is considered the second greatest prophet in Islam?

  Jesus
• What did Jesus perform according to Islamic belief?

  He did miracles
• What is the Islamic view on Jesus' death?

  He did not die on the cross
• What do Muslims believe about Jesus' future?

  He will return
• do Muslims think Jesus is divine

  No