Knowledge Questions - Islam Flashcards
1
Q
Approximately how many followers does Islam have in the world today?
A
about 1.3 billion followers
2
Q
What does Tawhid mean?
A
the oneness of Allah - the one true God
3
Q
What does Risalah mean?
A
the important role played by the prophets in Islam
4
Q
Which New Testament figure is referred to in Islam by the name ‘Yahya’?
A
John the Baptist
5
Q
What does Akhirah mean?
A
life after death
6
Q
What does ‘Islam’ mean?
A
submission
7
Q
What is ‘salah’?
A
ritual prayer
8
Q
On what day of the week does congregational prayer take place?
A
on Friday
9
Q
What is the month of fasting called?
A
Ramadan
10
Q
What festival marks the ending of the month of fasting?
A
Id Al-Fitr or “Festival of the Breaking of the Fast”
