Deck 14: Islam: the Pillars and the Umma

Question 1

That branch of Islam focusing on scholarly and communal decision making is __________.

A) Shiite
B) Sufism
C) Sunni
D) Fatwa

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The distinction between Sunni and Shiite Muslims is based on whether the Qur'an is the word of God.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Salat is a __________.

A) pilgrimage to Mecca
B) leader of the Islamic community
C) prayer
D) scholar of Islamic law

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The death of ________ could be considered the beginning point of Shiite Islam.

A) Muhammad
B) Ayatollah
C) Hussein
D) Ali

Question 5

The word "jihad" literally means __________.

A) war
B) friendship
C) struggle
D) holiness

Question 6

Muslims pray throughout the day, but particularly during five set times.

Question 7

Shiite Islam focuses on the __________.

A) lineage of Muhammad
B) teachings of the muezzin
C) spontaneous nature of worship services
D) Holy Spirit as a guide for daily life

Question 8

Dikhr includes which of the following?

A) Recitation of the Qur'an
B) Twirling
C) Pilgrimage to Mecca
D) Memorization of large portions of the Qur'an

Question 9

Zakat is __________.

A) the expectation that all able bodied Muslims will go to Mecca
B) five daily prayers
C) mandatory giving of money
D) sacrifices performed while on hajj

Question 10

That branch of Islam focusing on the mystical practices is called __________.

A) Mufti
B) Sufism
C) Sharia
D) Sunni

Question 11

An official who calls the community to prayer is called __________.

A) hajj
B) muezzin
C) hadith
D) fatima

Question 12

Sadaqa is a(n) __________.

A) charity
B) scholarly judgment based on Sharia
C) high-ranking spiritual leader in Shiite Islam
D) extremist

Question 13

Shiite Muslims comprise the largest percentage of Muslims worldwide.

Question 14

The Ayatollah is the official designated to call the Muslim community to prayer.

Question 15

Shahadah is the __________.

A) first pillar of Islam
B) expectation that all Muslims will go to Mecca
C) oral recitation of the Qur'an
D) first successor to Muhamad

Question 16

The largest number of Muslims are __________.
A) Shia

A) Hadith
B) Sura
C) Sunni

Question 17

Tawaf is the activity of __________.

A) circling the Kaaba
B) making sacrifices in Mecca
C) twirling rapidly in place in remembrance of God
D) reciting the Qur'an

Question 18

Hajj is best described by which of the following statements?

A) Giving a percentage of your income to help the poor
B) Traveling to Mecca to participate in rituals
C) Testifying of your faith in public
D) Protecting the Holy Land from foreign intrusion

Question 19

A Muslim leader and successor of Muhammad is called a(n) __________.

A) muezzin
B) sura
C) mufti
D) imam

Question 20

Muslims are required to follow seven pillars.

Question 21

What are some of the steps to salat?

Question 22

________ Muslims believe the community should be guided by scholars and the community itself.

Question 23

Name three different kinds of leaders of the Muslim community.

Question 24

The term "jihad" really means "struggle."

Question 25

Pilgrimage to Mecca is called the ________.

Question 26

The ________ is a high-ranking scholar in the Shiite branch of Islam.

Question 27

Muslims are expected to give a portion of their wealth to the poor.

Question 28

What are some of the steps taken during hajj?

Question 29

How do the five pillars shape the daily lives of Muslims?

Question 30

Shiite Muslims tend to be stricter in their regulation of the community than Sunni Muslims.

Question 31

Pilgrims on Hajj throw stones at three pillars representing Satan.

Question 32

Sufism is that branch of Islam that focuses on mystical teachings.

Question 33

Who was Hussein, and why is he important to understanding Islam today?

Question 34

What are the five pillars of Islam?

Question 35

What are the major branches of Islam?

Question 36

What are some of the significant differences between Sunni and Shiite Islam?

Question 37

________ refers to the pillar of Islam requiring charity.

Question 38

________ refers to the practice of formal prayer.

Question 39

What is "jihad"? In your response discuss the different interpretations of this idea in Islam today.

Question 40

How might hajj help Muslims feel unified with others who practice their faith?