The Five Pillars of Islam: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

How frequently do Muslims perform the Salat?

Accepted Answer

Five times a day

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Once a day

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Ten times a day

Question 2

What is the core significance of the Shahada in Islam?

Accepted Answer

Declaring one's belief in the oneness of God and the prophethood of Muhammad

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Expressing devotion through prayer

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Performing acts of worship

Question 3

Which Pillar of Islam requires Muslims to donate a portion of their wealth to those in need?

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Zakat (charity)

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Shahada (declaration of faith)

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Sawm (fasting)

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Salat (prayer)

Question 4

What is the Arabic word for the Islamic duty of giving to charity?

Accepted Answer

Zakat

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Shahada

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Salat

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Sawm

Question 5

What is the name of the Islamic holy book?

Accepted Answer

Qur'an

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Bible

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Torah

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Vedas

Question 6

Which of the following is the first Pillar of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Shahada (Declaration of Faith)

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Salat (Prayer)

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Zakat (Charity)

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Sawm (Fasting)

Question 7

During which month do Muslims fast during Ramadan?

Accepted Answer

Ramadan

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Muharram

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Rajab

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Dhu al-Hijjah

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a condition for performing Zakat?

Accepted Answer

Performing the pilgrimage to Mecca

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Being an adult Muslim

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Having reached a certain level of wealth

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Having excess wealth beyond basic needs

Question 9

How does Zakat promote social justice and economic equality in Muslim communities?

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Zakat redistributes wealth, helping the poor.

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Zakat hinders economic growth by limiting investment.

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Zakat only benefits individuals, not society.

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Zakat is a religious practice unrelated to social justice.

Question 10

Simplified: How often are Muslims required to pray the Salat each day?

Accepted Answer

Five times

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Three times

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Seven times

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Ten times

Question 11

Clarified: What is the main significance of the Hajj?

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A pilgrimage to Mecca that every able-bodied Muslim is expected to undertake at least once in their lifetime

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A celebration of Prophet Muhammad's birthday

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A way to repent and seek forgiveness

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A commemoration of the sacrifices made by early Muslims

Question 12

Rephrased: Which of the following is NOT a reason why Muslims believe it's important to follow the Five Pillars?

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To gain wealth and status

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To show their dedication to God

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To enter Paradise

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To strengthen their connection with the Muslim community

Question 13

During the Hajj pilgrimage, which ritual do pilgrims perform when they gather at Mount Arafat?

Accepted Answer

Wuquf

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Tawaf

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Sa'i

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Rami

Question 14

Which of the following practices is **NOT** included among the Five Pillars of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Baptism

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Shahada

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Salat

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Zakat

Question 15

Which pillar of Islam involves sharing a portion of one's wealth with those in need?

Accepted Answer

Zakat

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Shahada

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Salat

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Sawm

Question 16

During which Islamic month do Muslims observe the fast of Ramadan?

Accepted Answer

Ramadan

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Muharram

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Rajab

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Shawwal

Question 17

What is the name of the pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims are expected to undertake at least once in their lifetime?

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Hajj

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Umrah

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Tawaf

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Sa'i

Question 18

Towards which direction do Muslims face when they pray?

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The direction of Mecca

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East

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West

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North

Question 19

Which of the following is **NOT** a benefit of Zakat?

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Grows personal wealth

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Reduces poverty

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Promotes social justice

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Purifies wealth

Question 20

Which type of Salat is performed at sunrise?

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Fajr

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Dhuhr

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Asr

Question 21

Over time, how have the Five Pillars of Islam changed?

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The Five Pillars have evolved gradually over time, adapting to changing circumstances and interpretations.

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The Five Pillars have remained exactly the same as they were when first introduced.

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The Five Pillars have changed so much that they are almost unrecognizable from their original form.

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The Five Pillars are no longer practiced by Muslims today.

Question 22

Which Pillar of Islam is the declaration of faith in Allah and Muhammad?

Accepted Answer

Shahada

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Salat

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Zakat

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Sawm

Question 23

Prayer performed five times a day is known as:

Accepted Answer

Salat

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Shahada

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Zakat

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Sawm

Question 24

Which Pillar of Islam involves giving a certain portion of one's wealth to the needy?

Accepted Answer

Zakat

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Shahada

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Salat

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Sawm

Question 25

During which Islamic month do Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset?

Accepted Answer

Ramadan

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Shawwal

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Dhu al-Hijjah

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Muharram

Question 26

The pilgrimage to Mecca is called:

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Hajj

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Umrah

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Tawaf

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Sa'i

Question 27

Which Pillar of Islam is considered the most fundamental and essential?

Accepted Answer

Shahada

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Salat

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Zakat

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Sawm

Question 28

The purpose of the Shahada is to:

Accepted Answer

Declare belief in Allah and Muhammad

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Pray five times a day

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Give a portion of one's wealth to the poor

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Fast during the month of Ramadan

Question 29

Which of the following is the first pillar of Islam, involving the declaration of faith in one God and Muhammad as his messenger?

Accepted Answer

Shahada

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Zakat

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Sawm

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Salat

Question 30

The daily ritual prayers performed by Muslims are known by which Arabic term?

Accepted Answer

Salat

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Zakat

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Sawm

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Hajj

Question 31

Which pillar of Islam requires Muslims to donate a portion of their wealth to charity?

Accepted Answer

Zakat

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Salat

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Hajj

Question 32

The pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca is known as:

Accepted Answer

Hajj

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Tawaf

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Qurbani

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Umrah

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Tawheed

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Salat

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Shahada

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Zakat

Question 34

Which of the following is a primary benefit of performing the Salat, the daily prayers?

Accepted Answer

Connection with God

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Social interaction

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Physical exercise

Question 35

The primary purpose of Zakat, the giving of charity, is to:

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Benefit the poor and needy

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Support Islamic institutions

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Punish those who do not deserve it

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Increase personal wealth

Question 36

The Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca, is undertaken by Muslims to:

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Visit the holy sites and perform specific rituals

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Seek forgiveness for sins

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Meet other Muslims from around the world

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Escape from worldly responsibilities

Question 37

Which action is the first Pillar of Islam?

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Shahada

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Hajj

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Salat

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Zakat

Question 38

What is the declaration made in the Shahada?

Accepted Answer

There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger.

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Prayer is the key to heaven.

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God is great.

Question 39

How many times per day do Muslims perform Salat?

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5

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10

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20

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3

Question 40

What is the primary purpose of Zakat?

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Supporting the poor and needy

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Building mosques

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Funding religious education

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Supporting Islamic charities

Question 41

During which month do Muslims observe the fast of Ramadan?

Accepted Answer

Ramadan

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Shawwal

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Zul-Hijjah

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Muharram

Question 42

Which Pillar involves abstaining from food and drink?

Accepted Answer

Sawm

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Hajj

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Salat

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Zakat

Question 43

Which of these is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Jihad

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Zakat (charity)

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Shahada (declaration of faith)

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Salat (prayer)

Question 44

The Shahada, the declaration of faith, states that...

Accepted Answer

There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger.

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It is forbidden to eat pork.

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All humans are equal before Allah.

Question 45

What is the correct order of the five daily prayers in Islam?

Accepted Answer

Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha

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Isha, Maghrib, Asr, Dhuhr, Fajr

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Dhuhr, Fajr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha

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Fajr, Asr, Dhuhr, Maghrib, Isha

Question 46

During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from...

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Eating and drinking from dawn to sunset.

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Giving charity.

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Traveling to Mecca.

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Praying five times a day.

Question 47

The Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca, is performed...

Accepted Answer

Once in a lifetime, if physically and financially able.

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Only during Ramadan.

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Every year.

Question 48

Which of these is NOT a key part of the Hajj pilgrimage?

Accepted Answer

Praying five times a day.

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Standing in prayer at Arafat.

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Circumambulating the Kaaba.

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Running between the hills of Safa and Marwa.

Question 49

A Muslim who fulfills all five pillars of Islam is considered...

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A good Muslim.

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A perfect Muslim.

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A leader in the community.

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A scholar of Islam.

Question 50

How does Zakat, giving charity, help build a strong community?

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By promoting social justice and reducing poverty.

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By fostering a sense of competition among Muslims.

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By increasing the wealth of the community.

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By strengthening the role of the government.

Question 51

Imagine you're a Muslim observing Ramadan.  How would you best explain Sawm, fasting, to a non-Muslim friend?

Accepted Answer

It's a time for spiritual reflection and connection with Allah, focusing on self-discipline and empathy for those less fortunate.

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It's a time to fast from food and drink during the day.