Islam

Question 1

Who is the founder of Islam?

Answer 1

Muhammad (570-632 CE)

Question 2

When did Islam originate?

Answer 2

Around 610 CE, Arabian Peninsula

Question 3

Where is Islam primarily distributed?

Answer 3

South Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa

Question 4

How many supporters does Islam have?

Answer 4

2 billion

Question 5

What are the main branches of Islam?

Answer 5

Sunni and Shia

Question 6

What is the holy scripture of Islam?

Answer 6

The Quran

Question 7

What is the concept of God in Islam?

Answer 7

Monotheistic

Allah = God

Question 8

What are the top 5 countries with the largest Islamic populations?

Answer 8

Indonesia, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nigeria

Question 9

What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?

Answer 9

Shahada - Declaration of Faith, Salah - Prayer, Zakat - Giving, Sawm - Ramadan Fasting, Hajj - Pilgrimage to Mecca

Question 10

What celebration occurs at the end of Ramadan?

Answer 10

Eid al-Fitr

Question 11

What is Eid al-Adha?

Answer 11

“Festival of Sacrifice” - Celebrates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son.

Question 12

What is the place of worship for Islam?

Answer 12

Mosque

Question 13

What does Halal mean?

Answer 13

Permissible

Question 14

What does Haram mean?

Answer 14

Forbidden

Question 15

What is the role of an Imam?

Answer 15

Prayer Leader

Question 16

islam symbol

Answer 16

crescent and star