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Religious Education Quiz - Islam 02 (Questions)

Explore Ramadan, a special month in Islam. Find out how Muslims fast, pray and help others, and learn what this important time means in daily life.

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Fascinating Fact:

Ramadan is a special month in Islam. Many Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset during this time.

In KS2 Religious Education, pupils learn how Ramadan encourages Muslims to be patient, thankful and kind. It is a time for extra prayer, reading the Qur’an and caring for people in need.

Key Terms

Ramadan: A month in the Islamic calendar when many Muslims focus on worship, self-control and helping others.
Fasting: Choosing not to eat or drink for a set time to show obedience, self-discipline and care for those with less.
Eid-ul-Fitr: A festival that marks the end of Ramadan, often celebrated with special prayers, food, gifts and charity.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is Ramadan in Islam for KS2 pupils?

For KS2 pupils, Ramadan can be explained as a holy month when many Muslims spend extra time praying, reading the Qur’an, giving to charity and practising self-control in their daily lives.

Why do many Muslims fast during Ramadan?

Many Muslims fast during Ramadan to feel closer to God, to remember people who are hungry, and to practise self-discipline so they can make kind and thoughtful choices.

How might children take part in Ramadan?

Some children may try short fasts with an adult’s support, join in with evening meals, attend prayers, give food or money to charity, and help family members during the month.

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In Islam, who is considered to be the first prophet?

[ ]	David
[ ]	Adam
[ ]	Moses
[ ]	Muhammad

What is the name of the celebration that brings Ramadan to a close?

[ ]	Lailat al Bira'a
[ ]	Eid ul Fitr
[ ]	Lailat al Miraj
[ ]	Eid ul Adha

In which language was the Qur'an originally written?

[ ]	Arabic
[ ]	Farsi
[ ]	Latin
[ ]	English

Which of these is NOT true of prayer in Islam?

[ ]	A Muslim must wash before praying
[ ]	Muslims must pray five times every day
[ ]	Muslims face in the direction of Mecca when praying
[ ]	Muslims may only pray in a mosque

What do some prayer mats include in order to know the direction of Mecca?

[ ]	A map
[ ]	Some binoculars
[ ]	A compass
[ ]	A globe

What name do Muslims use for God?

[ ]	Brahman
[ ]	Allah
[ ]	Muhammad
[ ]	Jehovah

Muslim prayer beads are called Tasbih. How many beads does a Tasbih have?

[ ]	10
[ ]	24
[ ]	99
[ ]	120

Which of these would you NOT find at a mosque?

[ ]	A minaret
[ ]	A place for washing
[ ]	A Mihrab
[ ]	Pictures of Muslim saints

What is the first thing a newborn Muslim baby will have whispered in his or her ear?

[ ]	The call to prayer
[ ]	His or her new name
[ ]	The word 'welcome'
[ ]	The words 'thank you'

10.

Which city welcomed Muhammad after he was forced to leave Mecca?

[ ]	Uhud
[ ]	Damascus
[ ]	Medina
[ ]	Badr

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Islam

Religious Education Quiz - Islam 02 (Answers)

In Islam, who is considered to be the first prophet?

[ ]	David
[x]	Adam
[ ]	Moses
[ ]	Muhammad

There are many prophets in Islam, with Adam being the first and Muhammad being the final prophet - a prophet receives messages from God in order to communicate them to the people

What is the name of the celebration that brings Ramadan to a close?

[ ]	Lailat al Bira'a
[x]	Eid ul Fitr
[ ]	Lailat al Miraj
[ ]	Eid ul Adha

Muslims fast during Ramadan

In which language was the Qur'an originally written?

[x]	Arabic
[ ]	Farsi
[ ]	Latin
[ ]	English

Although the Qur'an has been translated into many languages, it is primarily read in Arabic - Arabic is also the language in which it is memorised

Which of these is NOT true of prayer in Islam?

[ ]	A Muslim must wash before praying
[ ]	Muslims must pray five times every day
[ ]	Muslims face in the direction of Mecca when praying
[x]	Muslims may only pray in a mosque

A Muslim may pray in any suitable, clean place, and will kneel on a special prayer mat when praying somewhere besides a mosque

What do some prayer mats include in order to know the direction of Mecca?

[ ]	A map
[ ]	Some binoculars
[x]	A compass
[ ]	A globe

Prayer mats come in many different colours and designs

What name do Muslims use for God?

[ ]	Brahman
[x]	Allah
[ ]	Muhammad
[ ]	Jehovah

'Allah' is often used when Muslims are praying

Muslim prayer beads are called Tasbih. How many beads does a Tasbih have?

[ ]	10
[ ]	24
[x]	99
[ ]	120

The tasbih is a set of prayer beads used by many Muslims. It has 99 beads for the 99 names of God

Which of these would you NOT find at a mosque?

[ ]	A minaret
[ ]	A place for washing
[ ]	A Mihrab
[x]	Pictures of Muslim saints

Muslims do not believe in using pictures or statues in worship