KS3 islam - who and what allah is and stands for

Religious Education Quiz - Islam 01 (Questions)

This KS3 Religious Education quiz explores Islam, introducing key beliefs about Allah, the Prophet Muhammad, and how Muslim practices shape daily life and community.

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Fascinating Fact:

The Five Pillars include the declaration of faith, prayer, giving to charity, fasting in Ramadan, and going on pilgrimage to Makkah if possible.

In KS3 Religious Education, pupils learn how Islam began, what Muslims believe about Allah and guidance in the Qur’an, and how worship, festivals, and community life express these beliefs today.

Key Terms

Allah: The Arabic word for God, used by Muslims to refer to the one, all powerful creator and sustainer of the universe.
Qur’an: The holy book of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the revealed word of God given to the Prophet Muhammad.
Mosque: A Muslim place of worship where people gather for prayer, learning, and community activities.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What do Muslims believe about Allah?

Muslims believe Allah is the one God, without partners, who is all knowing, all powerful, and merciful, and who created and cares for the whole universe.

How do Muslims practise their faith in daily life?

Muslims practise their faith by praying regularly, following guidance from the Qur’an and Hadith, giving to those in need, and trying to live with honesty, fairness, and self discipline.

Why is the Qur’an important in Islam?

The Qur’an is important because Muslims believe it is God’s final revelation, giving guidance on belief, worship, and moral choices, and it is recited in Arabic during prayer.

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What does the word Islam mean?

[ ]	Believe and you will be saved
[ ]	Righteousness will prevail
[ ]	Seek and ye shall find
[ ]	Submission to the will of God

A follower of Islam is known as a ......

[ ]	Christian
[ ]	Hindu
[ ]	Muslim
[ ]	Sikh

Muslims believe there are how many Gods?

[ ]	None
[ ]	One
[ ]	Several
[ ]	The amount is growing all the time

What is the Arabic word for God?

[ ]	Allah
[ ]	Dallah
[ ]	Fallah
[ ]	Gallah

Who was the final (and most important) prophet to Muslims?

[ ]	Abraham
[ ]	Jesus
[ ]	Moses
[ ]	Muhammad

What is the Qur'an?

[ ]	A public holiday
[ ]	A sacred place
[ ]	An Islamic festival
[ ]	Sacred writings of Islam

The way of life that Muslims should live is called .....

[ ]	Divrei Torah
[ ]	Enuma Elish
[ ]	Sunnah
[ ]	Urantia

How many times a day do the majority of Muslims pray?

[ ]	3
[ ]	4
[ ]	5
[ ]	6

A Muslim should make a pilgrimage at least once during his lifetime to the holy city called .....

[ ]	Buraydan
[ ]	Jeddha
[ ]	Mecca
[ ]	Riyadh

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In which country is Mecca?

[ ]	Iraq
[ ]	Saudi Arabia
[ ]	Syria
[ ]	Yemen

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Religious Education Quiz - Islam 01 (Answers)

What does the word Islam mean?

[ ]	Believe and you will be saved
[ ]	Righteousness will prevail
[ ]	Seek and ye shall find
[x]	Submission to the will of God

Islam is therefore not named for a person, nor a people, but for an action

A follower of Islam is known as a ......

[ ]	Christian
[ ]	Hindu
[x]	Muslim
[ ]	Sikh

Muslim and Islam are both nouns, but one refers to the belief itself (Islam) and the other to the believing person (Muslim)

Muslims believe there are how many Gods?

[ ]	None
[x]	One
[ ]	Several
[ ]	The amount is growing all the time

Islam believes in many prophets but only one God

What is the Arabic word for God?

[x]	Allah
[ ]	Dallah
[ ]	Fallah
[ ]	Gallah

The word is used by Arabic-speakers of many faiths, including Christians and Jews, to mean "God"

Who was the final (and most important) prophet to Muslims?

[ ]	Abraham
[ ]	Jesus
[ ]	Moses
[x]	Muhammad

The other three figures are given importance by both Islam and Christianity (although, unlike Christianity, Islam does not believe Jesus to be the son of God)

What is the Qur'an?

[ ]	A public holiday
[ ]	A sacred place
[ ]	An Islamic festival
[x]	Sacred writings of Islam

Note that Qur'an is spelled in several different ways including "Koran", "Quran" and "Al-Coran"

The way of life that Muslims should live is called .....

[ ]	Divrei Torah
[ ]	Enuma Elish
[x]	Sunnah
[ ]	Urantia

The Sunnah is considered the "way" Muslims should follow

How many times a day do the majority of Muslims pray?

[ ]	3
[ ]	4
[x]	5
[ ]	6

There are different sects within Islam and not all pray five times a day