Exam 11: Islam

Many Africans turned to Islam as a response to

Which day of the week did Muhammad declare to be a special day of prayer?

The words and acts of the Prophet Muhammad and his close companions are known as

Describe the process by which the Qur'an came into being. Compare this to the formation of the Jewish Talmud.

Muslim beliefs concerning heaven and hell are

The whirling dervish is likely a member of this group within Islam.

Conflict between the Muslims and the Jewish tribes in the early days of Islam was intense; Jewish tribes were offered the choice of conversion to Islam or

The first words a Muslim child hears is a confession of faith called

Muhammad was given divine messages from God that he memorized and taught to his companions. Eventually, these messages were written down to become the

In what sense is Islam a fatalistic religion? In what sense is it not?

Those things that one must do to be a good Muslim are referred to as

Which of the following is true of modern-day Iran?

The month long fast required of Muslims during the month of Ramadan is called

An imam is chosen because of his