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Quiz about Islamic Terms
Quiz about Islamic Terms

Islamic Terms Trivia Quiz


Arabic is a hard language, so let's see if you can decipher some of its terms relating to Islam!

A multiple-choice quiz by WiseTao. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
WiseTao
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
179,662
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
7797
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (6/10), Guest 58 (8/10), Guest 217 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. You have just been conversing with a Faqih, or legal scholar. Now you meet two more of them! What's the plural of Faqih? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. You have now encountered an ascetic mendicant mystic. What's he called? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. You've been hearing stories about Muhammad's sayings and actions. What are you listening to? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. You observe folks making the pilgrimage to Mecca. What are you witnessing? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In Islam, the pre-Islamic era is called what? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Salat is very important in Islam. What is it? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Where would you most likely encounter a muezzin? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Muslims honor Ahl al-Kitab, people of the book. Who definitely would never be included in that grouping? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The First Pillar of Islam is the Shahadah. What is that? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. A Sufi is a Muslim mystic. His clothes are traditionally made of what material? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. You have just been conversing with a Faqih, or legal scholar. Now you meet two more of them! What's the plural of Faqih?

Answer: Fuqaha

The job of Fuqaha is to elucidate Fiqh, the law.
2. You have now encountered an ascetic mendicant mystic. What's he called?

Answer: Faqir

If he was a Sufi Muslim, he'd be called a Shaykh!
3. You've been hearing stories about Muhammad's sayings and actions. What are you listening to?

Answer: Hadith

The Hadith are considered second in authority to the Qu'ran.
4. You observe folks making the pilgrimage to Mecca. What are you witnessing?

Answer: Hajj

All Muslims are expected to make this pilgrimage at least once in their life if possible.
5. In Islam, the pre-Islamic era is called what?

Answer: Jahiliyyah

This is known as the period of unbelief or ignorance.
6. Salat is very important in Islam. What is it?

Answer: Prayer

Salat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and should be performed five times a day.
7. Where would you most likely encounter a muezzin?

Answer: At the top of a minaret

The muezzin issues the call to prayer while standing on a platform at the top of the minaret.
8. Muslims honor Ahl al-Kitab, people of the book. Who definitely would never be included in that grouping?

Answer: Hindus

Jews and Christians are considered to worship the same God as Muslims (although their interpretations obviously differ). Most Muslims also place Zoroastrians in that group. Hindus, Buddhists, and other groups, however, are not considered People of the Book.
9. The First Pillar of Islam is the Shahadah. What is that?

Answer: Declaration of Faith

It says, "There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his Messenger."
10. A Sufi is a Muslim mystic. His clothes are traditionally made of what material?

Answer: Wool

In fact, the word "Sufi" actually means "wool".
Source: Author WiseTao

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