Nuts & Bolts of Religion: Islam

Question 1

When was Islam founded?

Answer 1

Muslims believe that Islam was revealed over 1400 years ago.

Question 2

Where did Islam originate?

Answer 2

Islam originated in Mecca, Arabia.

Question 3

What are followers of Islam called?

Answer 3

Followers of Islam are called Muslims.

Question 4

How many gods are there in Islam?

Answer 4

Muslims believe that there is only One God.

Question 5

What is the name for God in Islam?

Answer 5

In Islam, the name of God is Allah.

Question 6

Who founded Islam?

Answer 6

According to Muslims, God sent a number of prophets to mankind to teach them how to live according to His law. However, Muhammad founded Islam.

Question 7

What is the name of the central religious text in Islam?

Answer 7

The most important religious text in Islam is the Qur’an.

Question 8

What is the name of the local religious leader in Islam?

Answer 8

In Islam, local religious leaders are called Imams.

Question 9

Islam at a glance?

Answer 9

Islam is the second largest religion in the world

There are over 1 billion followers.

There are over 1,600,000 Muslims in the UK, around 2.7% of the population.