THE ISLAM TEST
Based on the program "What's Islam?"
- by Senior Editor Yusuf Estes
What Do You Really Know About Islam?
This test helps Muslims and Non-Muslims both, understand what Islam truly teaches and preaches as well as how to best present the answers for those uneducated to the real message of the world's fastest growing religion - ISLAM.
Answers are at the end and there is a free video link to enjoy more about "What's Islam?
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- How much do you know about Islam?
- Who are the Muslims?
- What do they believe?
- Do they really hate Jews and Christians?
- Do they really slaughter people?
- Does the Quran teach hatred and violence?
- How much do you know about Islam?
Try our quiz to find out how you score.
Choose one answer for each question and then click results at the bottom of the page. Enjoy!
1. ~ What is true about Islam and practicing Muslims?
A: They live all around the world & when all are counted they outnumber all other faiths.
B: They live in many countries but are not a major religion today.
C: They are only living in the middle east and are mostly Arabs.
2. ~ What was th first city of Islam? (clue: pilgrimage)
A: Jerusalem in modern-day Palestine.
B: Alexandria in modern-day Egypt
C: Bakkah (called Makkah today)in Saudi Arabia
3. ~ How do you become a Muslim?
A: You can’t become one. You are either born into the faith or, in limited circumstances, become a Muslim by marriage after you pay money to the mosque.
B: After personal study and preparation for one Islamic year, and sponsored by two Muslims, in front of a certified Imam (prayer leader).
C: Just say out loud, “There is no God for worship except Allah and Muhammad is his messenger”.
4. ~ Muslims are expected to put their faith into action through the ‘five pillars of Islam’. One of them is called Zakat , and it means:
A: Memorize the Quran and Bible to show everyone how much better the Quran is than the Bible.
B: Look for potential converts and bring people to Islam by force by pretending to go along with them in their religion.
C: Give only 2.5% of their wealth once a year directly to the poor and needy people in their community.
5. ~ Which statement is most correct about the Quran?
A: Copied from old Biblical manuscripts, lost books of apochrapha, taught to Muhammad by scribes and monks. Actual language no longer spoken and is open to interpretation only by imams.
B: It is a lovely book of Arabic and Urdu poetry and refers to mystical events and philosophy, nature and spirituality, but it is not recited by each and every Muslim today.
C: Quran means "Recitation", refers to recital given to Muhammad by angel Gabriel for 20+ years. It is memorized and recited today exactly the same around the world.
6. ~ What best describes Islam's attitude toward women?
A: Women have no rights, cannot own property, make major decisions, initiate divorce or be leaders.
B: Men marry as many women as they wish, but women have no say in matters of marriage.
C: Women are "Queen of the home", Paradise is at your mother's feet, mother has more rights than anyone, they marry whoevery they chose.
7. ~ Which is most accurate about Muhammad, peace be upon him, and is proven by historical evidences?
A: He was a warlord, greedy and after power and beautiful women.
B: He enjoyed wine, women and song.
C: Honest, humble, shy, a loving husband and father, never lied and never committed major sins.
8. ~ What best describes the status of Muhammad according to famous historians, world leaders and historical evidences?
A: He was strict, talkative, proud, a man with strong opinions and convictions, never giving in to opinons of others, an excellent dresser with a passion for attractive women and fine horses and camels. No one could beat him in gambling, drinking or telling great tales.
B: He was a mystic and could see God eye-to-eye and helped God in making decisions of the future, and he made some predictions and fulfilled a few prophecies.
C: He fulfilled the prophecies of previous prophets and made predictions that come true as predicted.
9. ~ What religion does God (Allah) refer to as the correct way - for Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Muhammad, peace be with them all) and all of humanity?
A: Jewish then to Christian
B: Hindu then to Muslim
C: Hanif (monotheism) only (Be careful with this one - could be "tricky")
10. ~ Which of the following best describes Islam’s opinion of Christianity and Judaism?
A: Christians and Jews must be respected as ‘people of the book’ and treated with kindness.
B: Islam is only for Muslims and it is better than Judaism and Christianity and their fake stories.
C: Both are totally wrong and must be dismissed for believing in their books and false prophets.
How did you do?
Here's the Answers:
1 = A: They live all around the world & when all are counted they outnumber all other faiths.
2 = C: Bakkah (called Makkah today) in Saudi Arabia
3 = C: Just say out loud, “There is no God for worship except Allah and Muhammad is his messenger”
4 = C: Give only 2.5% of their wealth once a year directly to the poor and needy people in their community.
5 = C: Quran means "Recitation", refers to recital given to Muhammad by angel Gabriel for 20+ years. It is memorized and recited today exactly the same around the world.
6= C: Women are "Queen of the home", Paradise is at your mother's feet, mother has more rights than anyone, they marry whoevery they chose.
7 = C: Honest, humble, shy, a loving husband and father, never lied and never committed major sins.
8 = C: He fulfilled the prophecies of previous prophets and made predictions that come true as predicted.
9 = C: Hanif (montheism) only
10 = A: Christians and Jews must be respected as ‘people of the book’ and treated with kindness.
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