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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.

Author
WiseTao

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
179,662

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
7820

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 162 (6/10), Guest 77 (4/10), Guest 174 (2/10).

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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

Fuqaha

Al-Faqih

Faqihim

F'Qufuh

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Question 2 of 10

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

Dhimmi

Ayatollah

Faqir

Dawah

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Question 3 of 10

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

Fatwa

Hadith

Halal

Muamalat

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Question 4 of 10

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

Hajj

Hudud

Haram

Ijma

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Question 5 of 10

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

Jamaa

Jahiliyyah

Kalam

Khatam

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Question 6 of 10

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

Prayer

Alms-Giving

Law

Obedience

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Question 7 of 10

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

In a harem

Near an oasis

On a pilgrimage

At the top of a minaret

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Question 8 of 10

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

Hindus

Christians

Jews

Zoroastrians

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Question 9 of 10

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

Forgiveness of enemies

Purity of heart

Declaration of Faith

Holy war

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Question 10 of 10

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

Silk

Wool

Cotton

Leather

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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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