To write an essay about Islam (Part 2)

Religious education

How did the religion of Islam begin?

What do Muslims believe?

What are the five pillars of Islam?

What is the holy book of Islam?

Where do Muslims worship?

What are the festivals of Islam?

To write an essay about Islam (Part 1)

How do Muslims express their faith?

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Islam

Praying five times a day is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Which Pillar is it?

Hajj is the fifth and final pillar of Islam. For Muslims, it means making a pilgrimage to which city?

Zakat, the third pillar of Islam, involves donating a certain amount of income to charity. What percentage of their annual income are muslims encouraged to donate?

The Qur'an, the book of Islam, is considered to be the literal word of God. True or false?

How many surahs (chapters) are there in the Qur'an?

What is the name given to a Muslim who has memorised the entire Qur'an?

Which of these are Muslim festivals? Tick 3.

Approximately, how many Muslims are there in the world?

Within Islam, it is agreed that Muhammad is the final prophet. True or false?

After his death, Muhammad's followers split into two groups. What are they called? Tick two.

Which two men believed that they should have been Muhammad's successor?

Starter Quiz

Approximately, how many Muslims are there in the world?