KS3 islam - the life and belief of muslims

Religious Education Quiz - Islam 02 (Questions)

This KS3 Religious Education quiz looks at Islamic beliefs in more depth, including ideas about Allah, the prophets, and how faith influences everyday decisions.

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Fascinating Fact:

Muslims believe in one God, called Allah in Arabic, who is merciful, all powerful, and the creator of everything.

In KS3 Religious Education, pupils explore how Islamic beliefs about Allah, revelation, and guidance shape worship, moral choices, and community life, and how these beliefs link with Muslim identity today.

Key Terms

Tawhid: The Islamic belief in the oneness of God, meaning Allah has no partners or equals.
Prophet: A person chosen by God to receive and share His message, such as the Prophet Muhammad.
Ummah: The worldwide Muslim community, joined by shared belief and responsibility towards one another.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does the word Islam mean?

Islam is an Arabic word often understood to mean submission or surrender to the will of God, linked with ideas of peace that come from living in harmony with that will.

Who is the Prophet Muhammad in Islam?

Muslims believe the Prophet Muhammad is the final prophet who received God’s revelation in the Qur’an, providing guidance on belief, worship, and daily behaviour for the Muslim community.

How do Islamic beliefs influence Muslim daily life?

Islamic beliefs influence daily life by shaping prayer routines, food choices, clothing, attitudes to money, and decisions about justice, honesty, and caring for others and the environment.

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What is Eid al-Fitr?

[ ]	A day of fasting
[ ]	A day of sorrow
[ ]	A feast following Eid al-Adha
[ ]	The feast following Ramadan

On which of the following is the revelation of the Qur'an to Muhammad marked?

[ ]	Eid al-Fitr
[ ]	Eid al-Adha
[ ]	Milad un Nabi
[ ]	Lailat al Qadr

Muslims have six main beliefs. Which one of the following is NOT one of them?

[ ]	Belief in Allah
[ ]	Belief in angels
[ ]	Belief in holy books
[ ]	Belief in incarnation

What name is given to the sixth Muslim belief that concerns Allah having knowledge of all that will happen?

[ ]	Abdication
[ ]	Adjudication
[ ]	Pedestrianization
[ ]	Predestination

Muslims hold which of the following moral beliefs?

[ ]	Euthanasia is allowed but suicide is forbidden
[ ]	Neither Euthanasia nor suicide are forbidden
[ ]	Suicide and euthanasia are both forbidden
[ ]	Suicide is allowed but euthanasia is forbidden

A Jihad is otherwise known as a Holy War, for which there are very strict rules. Which one of the following is NOT one of the rules?

[ ]	Enemies must be treated with justice
[ ]	The opponent must always start the fighting
[ ]	Innocent people should not be killed
[ ]	The enemy should be colonised

What is the holiest period of the year for the Islamic faith?

[ ]	Epiphany
[ ]	Makar Sankranti
[ ]	Parinirvana
[ ]	Ramadan

Muslims worship in buildings called what?

[ ]	Chapels
[ ]	Gurdwaras
[ ]	Mosques
[ ]	Synagogues

What percentage of a Muslim's wealth must be given each year to benefit the poor?

[ ]	1 percent
[ ]	2 percent
[ ]	2.5 percent
[ ]	5 percent

10.

"God is great, there is no God but Allah. Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. Come to prayer" is known as what?

[ ]	The call to prayer
[ ]	The message of Islam
[ ]	The request of Muhammad
[ ]	The worship of Allah

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Religious Education Quiz - Islam 02 (Answers)

What is Eid al-Fitr?

[ ]	A day of fasting
[ ]	A day of sorrow
[ ]	A feast following Eid al-Adha
[x]	The feast following Ramadan

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan

On which of the following is the revelation of the Qur'an to Muhammad marked?

[ ]	Eid al-Fitr
[ ]	Eid al-Adha
[ ]	Milad un Nabi
[x]	Lailat al Qadr

Lailat al Qadr occurs during Ramadan

Muslims have six main beliefs. Which one of the following is NOT one of them?

[ ]	Belief in Allah
[ ]	Belief in angels
[ ]	Belief in holy books
[x]	Belief in incarnation

Other beliefs are in the prophets and the day of judgement

What name is given to the sixth Muslim belief that concerns Allah having knowledge of all that will happen?

[ ]	Abdication
[ ]	Adjudication
[ ]	Pedestrianization
[x]	Predestination

Predestination does not mean that God causes human action, but knows it before even the person committing to the action

Muslims hold which of the following moral beliefs?

[ ]	Euthanasia is allowed but suicide is forbidden
[ ]	Neither Euthanasia nor suicide are forbidden
[x]	Suicide and euthanasia are both forbidden
[ ]	Suicide is allowed but euthanasia is forbidden

Both euthanasia and suicide go against the belief that life is sacred

A Jihad is otherwise known as a Holy War, for which there are very strict rules. Which one of the following is NOT one of the rules?

[ ]	Enemies must be treated with justice
[ ]	The opponent must always start the fighting
[ ]	Innocent people should not be killed
[x]	The enemy should be colonised

"Jihad" means "struggle" and applies more broadly to society and to personal struggle

What is the holiest period of the year for the Islamic faith?

[ ]	Epiphany
[ ]	Makar Sankranti
[ ]	Parinirvana
[x]	Ramadan

Ramadan takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar

Muslims worship in buildings called what?

[ ]	Chapels
[ ]	Gurdwaras
[x]	Mosques
[ ]	Synagogues

Christians worship in chapels; Sikhs worship in gurdwaras; Jews worship in synagogues