islam + islamaphobia Flashcards
What is the holy book of Islam?
The Quran
True or False: Islam is one of the world’s major religions.
True
Fill in the blank: The Five __________ of Islam are the basic acts of worship.
Pillars
What is the term for the Islamic community of believers?
Ummah
Which prophet is considered the last prophet in Islam?
Muhammad
What does the term ‘Islamophobia’ refer to?
Prejudice against, hatred of, or discrimination against Islam and Muslims.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam? A) Prayer B) Fasting C) Charity D) Meditation
D) Meditation
What is the Arabic term for the practice of fasting during Ramadan?
Sawm
True or False: All Muslims are Arabs.
False
What city is considered the holiest city in Islam?
Mecca
Fill in the blank: The Islamic declaration of faith is known as the __________.
Shahada
What is the significance of the Hajj pilgrimage?
It is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime if they are able.
Multiple Choice: Which group of Muslims is the largest? A) Sunni B) Shia C) Sufi D) Ahmadiyya
A) Sunni
What is the term for the legal system based on Islamic law?
Sharia
True or False: Islam allows for the consumption of alcohol.
False
What is the purpose of the Zakat in Islam?
It is a form of almsgiving treated as a tax, and is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Fill in the blank: The Islamic month of __________ involves fasting from dawn until sunset.
Ramadan
What does the term ‘Jihad’ literally mean?
Struggle or striving in the way of God.
Multiple Choice: Which event is often cited as a major factor contributing to Islamophobia? A) The Crusades B) The September 11 attacks C) The fall of the Ottoman Empire D) The Iranian Revolution
B) The September 11 attacks
What is the term for the Islamic law that governs both personal and public aspects of life?
Sharia law
True or False: Islam is a monotheistic religion.
True
What is one common stereotype associated with Muslims that contributes to Islamophobia?
The stereotype that all Muslims are violent or terrorists.
Fill in the blank: Muslims pray five times a day facing __________.
Mecca
What is the significance of the term ‘halal’ in Islam?
It refers to what is permissible or lawful in Islamic law.
Multiple Choice: What does the term ‘Umrah’ refer to? A) A pilgrimage to Mecca performed at any time B) A special prayer C) A type of Islamic charity D) A festival
A) A pilgrimage to Mecca performed at any time
