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Quiz about Prayer One of the Five Pillars of Islam

Prayer: One of the Five Pillars of Islam Quiz

Prayers, are one of the most important requirements to be a Muslim. They are of the utmost importance, and should not be missed. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by bigbrain99. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bigbrain99

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
244,725

Updated
Nov 18 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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9336

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Prayer is the __________ pillar of Islam Hint

first

fourth

third

second

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Persian, Urdu, and Turkish word for prayer is namaz, but what is the Arabic word for prayer? Hint

Salat

Hajj

Shahada

Sawm

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many times a day are Muslims supposed to pray?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Muslims can perform Salat in any language.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Before Muslims begin prayer, they have to cleanse themselves. What is this process known as? Hint

Fiqh

Dhabihah

Wudu

Hajj

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Question 6 of 10

6. The five prayers can be all performed at once.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the morning prayer called? Hint

Isha

Zuhr

Maghrib

Fajr

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which prayer has the shortest waqt (time allotted for prayer) in the Sunni tradition? Hint

Fajr

Maghrib

Asr

Zuhr

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which prayer, named in the Qu'ran, is prayed in the afternoon? Hint

Asr

Maghrib

Isha

Fajr

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Question 10 of 10

10. Towards which important building of Islam do all Muslims pray? Hint

Mecca

Kaaba

Prophet's Mosque

Masjid-Al-Quds

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Prayer is the __________ pillar of Islam

Answer: second

The five pillars of Islam are in this order: Declaration of faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and the holy pilgrimage to Mecca.

2. The Persian, Urdu, and Turkish word for prayer is namaz, but what is the Arabic word for prayer?

Answer: Salat

Shahada is the declaration of faith, Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca, and sawm is fasting during the month of Ramadan.

3. How many times a day are Muslims supposed to pray?

Answer: Five

Muslims are urged to perform all five prayers, because missing one is a sin.

4. Muslims can perform Salat in any language.

Answer: False

Muslims are supposed to recite the select verses in Arabic, and are urged to recite the words by heart, though novices may use literary aid.

5. Before Muslims begin prayer, they have to cleanse themselves. What is this process known as?

Answer: Wudu

Other types of ablution include tayammum, which is wudu performed with dust or grass when water isn't available, and ghusl, or full ablution.

6. The five prayers can be all performed at once.

Answer: False

They each have their own prescribed times, known as waqt. It is best to read as early as you can in the waqt.

7. What is the morning prayer called?

Answer: Fajr

Zuhr is prayed during midday, Asr is during late afternoon, Maghrib's waqt is during sunset, and Isha is the night prayer.

8. Which prayer has the shortest waqt (time allotted for prayer) in the Sunni tradition?

Answer: Maghrib

The time alloted for Maghrib starts as the setting sun just disappears below the horizon, and ends when the sky is completely dark. In the Shia tradition, it continues until midnight.

9. Which prayer, named in the Qu'ran, is prayed in the afternoon?

Answer: Asr

Asr, or the middle prayer, is mentioned in the Qu'ran, the holy book of Islam. Many consider it the most important prayer.

10. Towards which important building of Islam do all Muslims pray?

Answer: Kaaba

The Kaaba, located in Mecca, is the holiest building in Islam, and is also the site of the holy pilgrimage, or Hajj.

Source: Author bigbrain99

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