Question 1

In Muslim belief, angels

Accepted Answer

A)  are considered helpers of God. 
B)  are only part of Christianity. 
C)  do not exist. 
D)  are the same as prophets. 
A)  are considered helpers of God. 
B)  are only part of Christianity. 
C)  do not exist. 
D)  are the same as prophets.

Question 2

During the miraj, or Night Journey, Muhammad ascended to heaven and came into the presence of God.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Shari'a is the mystical tradition of Islam.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The vast majority of Muslims today are Arabs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Muslims pray and recite the Qur'an in the _______ language.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Muslims pray and recite the Qur'an in...

Question 6

What is the definition of the following term:
-miraj:

Accepted Answer

(mir- ahj'; Arabic) Muhammad's

Question 7

What is the definition of the following term:
-shari'a:

Accepted Answer

(sha-ree'ah; Arabic,

Question 8

In his writings, the eleventh-century scholar named _______ established Sufism as a branch of formal learning in the Islamic sciences.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In his writings, the eleventh-century scholar named...

Question 9

Most African American Muslims belong to the Nation of Islam.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The early Sufi named _______ emphasized the importance of love for God.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The early Sufi named _______ emphasized the...

Question 11

Which of the following is true about the sunna?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the way of life of the prophet Muhammad. 
B)  Muslims can learn about the sunna from the hadith literature. 
C)  It is the mystical tradition of Islam. 
D)  Both a and b 
A)  It is the way of life of the prophet Muhammad. 
B)  Muslims can learn about the sunna from the hadith literature. 
C)  It is the mystical tradition of Islam. 
D)  Both a and b

Question 12

All Muslims today believe that polygamy is the ideal marriage form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

After Muhammad started receiving revelations, his preaching was immediately welcomed by most of the people of Mecca.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The chapters of the Qur'an

Accepted Answer

A)  tell the history of humankind in a long narrative. 
B)  are arranged from earliest to latest revelation. 
C)  contain the important teachings of Islam. 
D)  are arranged from shortest to longest. 
A)  tell the history of humankind in a long narrative. 
B)  are arranged from earliest to latest revelation. 
C)  contain the important teachings of Islam. 
D)  are arranged from shortest to longest.

Question 15

How was the Qur'an revealed to Muhammad?

Accepted Answer

A)  As a written text 
B)  In the Aramaic language 
C)  Over the course of many years 
D)  Over the course of the miraj 
A)  As a written text 
B)  In the Aramaic language 
C)  Over the course of many years 
D)  Over the course of the miraj

Question 16

Which of the following countries was created in 1947 as a homeland for Muslims in South Asia?

Accepted Answer

A)  India 
B)  Pakistan 
C)  Israel 
D)  Kenya 
A)  India 
B)  Pakistan 
C)  Israel 
D)  Kenya

Question 17

In the Islamic tradition, sexuality is something to be enjoyed and embraced within a contractual relationship like marriage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the definition of the following term:
-'A'isha:

Accepted Answer

(a'ee-shuh) A belove

Question 19

What is the definition of the following term:
-tafsir:

Accepted Answer

(taf-seer'; Arabic) Interpreta

Question 20

Sufi meditation is known as "recollection" or _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sufi meditation is known as "recollection" or...

In Muslim belief, angels

During the miraj, or Night Journey, Muhammad ascended to heaven and came into the presence of God.

Shari'a is the mystical tradition of Islam.

The vast majority of Muslims today are Arabs.

Muslims pray and recite the Qur'an in the _______ language.

What is the definition of the following term: -miraj:

What is the definition of the following term: -shari'a:

In his writings, the eleventh-century scholar named _______ established Sufism as a branch of formal learning in the Islamic sciences.

Most African American Muslims belong to the Nation of Islam.

The early Sufi named _______ emphasized the importance of love for God.

Which of the following is true about the sunna?

All Muslims today believe that polygamy is the ideal marriage form.

After Muhammad started receiving revelations, his preaching was immediately welcomed by most of the people of Mecca.

The chapters of the Qur'an

How was the Qur'an revealed to Muhammad?

Which of the following countries was created in 1947 as a homeland for Muslims in South Asia?

In the Islamic tradition, sexuality is something to be enjoyed and embraced within a contractual relationship like marriage.

What is the definition of the following term: -'A'isha:

What is the definition of the following term: -tafsir:

Sufi meditation is known as "recollection" or _______.

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Exam 13: Islam

In Muslim belief, angels

During the miraj, or Night Journey, Muhammad ascended to heaven and came into the presence of God.

Shari'a is the mystical tradition of Islam.

The vast majority of Muslims today are Arabs.

Muslims pray and recite the Qur'an in the _______ language.

What is the definition of the following term: -miraj:

What is the definition of the following term: -shari'a:

In his writings, the eleventh-century scholar named _______ established Sufism as a branch of formal learning in the Islamic sciences.

Most African American Muslims belong to the Nation of Islam.

The early Sufi named _______ emphasized the importance of love for God.

Which of the following is true about the sunna?

All Muslims today believe that polygamy is the ideal marriage form.

After Muhammad started receiving revelations, his preaching was immediately welcomed by most of the people of Mecca.

The chapters of the Qur'an

How was the Qur'an revealed to Muhammad?

Which of the following countries was created in 1947 as a homeland for Muslims in South Asia?

In the Islamic tradition, sexuality is something to be enjoyed and embraced within a contractual relationship like marriage.

What is the definition of the following term: -'A'isha:

What is the definition of the following term: -tafsir:

Sufi meditation is known as "recollection" or _______.

An Invitation to the Study of World Religions

Indigenous Religions of North America

Indigenous Religions of Africa

Hinduism

Buddhism

Jainism

Sikhism

Chinese Religions: Confucianism and Daoism

Shinto

Zoroastrianism

Judaism

Christianity

New Religions

Filters