Test your knowledge: How well do you understand the foundations of Islam?

Questions

1. What is the holy book of Islam?
2. What is the term for the belief in the oneness of God in Islam?
3. Which pillar of Islam pertains to fasting from dawn to sunset during the month of Ramadan?
4. What is the Arabic term for the community of Muslims worldwide?
5. What are the six articles of faith in Islam?
6. Which prophet is considered the last prophet in Islam?
7. What is the term for the practice of giving a portion of one’s wealth to charity in Islam?
8. In which city did the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon, receive his first revelation?
9. What is the Muslim declaration of faith, affirming the oneness of God and the prophethood of Muhammad?
10. What is the significance of the Hijra in Islamic history?

Answers

1. The Quran
2. Tawhid
3. Sawm
4. Ummah
5. Belief in Allah (God), Angels, Prophets, Divine Books, Day of Judgment, and Qadar (Divine Decree)
6. Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him
7. Zakat
8. Mecca
9. Shahada
10. The Hijra marks the migration of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and his followers from Mecca to Medina, which signifies the beginning of the Islamic calendar (1 AH) and the establishment of the first Muslim community.