MCQs on Islam and the West – Misconceptions and Realities 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. : What is one common misconception in the West about Islam? (A) Islam supports science (B) Islam encourages charity (C) Islam promotes terrorism (D) Islam is a religion of peace 2. : Which Islamic principle strongly emphasizes peace and justice? (A) Jihad (B) Zakat (C) Salam (Peace) (D) Sawm 3. : What does the term “Jihad” actually mean in Islam? (A) Holy war (B) Internal and external struggle for good (C) Revenge (D) Violence 4. : Which of the following is a shared value between Islam and Western thought? (A) Freedom of speech (B) Oppression (C) Intolerance (D) Racism 5. : A key contributor to misunderstanding Islam in the West is: (A) Interfaith dialogue (B) Academic research (C) Media bias (D) Cultural exchange 6. : What do both Islam and the West emphasize in terms of knowledge? (A) Superstition (B) Learning and education (C) Censorship (D) Ignorance 7. : How does the Quran describe killing innocent people? (A) Permissible (B) A minor sin (C) Equal to killing all of humanity (D) Encouraged in war 8. : Which field saw significant Islamic contributions adopted by the West? (A) Sports (B) Entertainment (C) Science and mathematics (D) Music 9. : What is one reality about Islam’s attitude toward other religions? (A) Islam promotes forced conversion (B) Islam promotes tolerance (C) Islam rejects all religious coexistence (D) Islam supports destruction of temples 10. : Which term is used in Islam to describe people of the Book (Christians and Jews)? (A) Kuffar (B) Mushrikeen (C) Ahl al-Kitab (D) Munafiqeen 11. : What is a major goal of interfaith dialogue between Islam and the West? (A) Domination (B) Misunderstanding (C) Mutual understanding and peace (D) Religious war 12. : What does the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) say about good character? (A) It is optional (B) It is the root of disbelief (C) It is part of true faith (D) It should be avoided 13. : How does Islam view women’s rights? (A) Opposes them (B) Gives women dignity and rights (C) Makes them property (D) Ignores them 14. : Which of the following is a misconception about Muslim women in the West? (A) They are educated (B) They choose to wear hijab (C) They are forced to veil (D) They have careers 15. : What does the term “Sharia” often get misrepresented as in the West? (A) A system of ethics (B) A legal and moral code (C) A barbaric punishment system (D) Family guidance 16. : Which aspect of Islamic civilization inspired European Renaissance thinkers? (A) Calligraphy (B) Libraries and scientific research (C) Food (D) Nomadic life 17. : Islam encourages interaction with: (A) Only Muslims (B) All humanity with justice and kindness (C) Arabs only (D) No one outside the religion 18. : One reality about Muslims living in the West is: (A) They refuse integration (B) They are uneducated (C) Many are well-integrated professionals (D) They aim to overthrow governments 19. : What role can education play in bridging the gap between Islam and the West? (A) Increasing hatred (B) Creating confusion (C) Building mutual respect and understanding (D) Promoting propaganda 20. : What is the Islamic view on racism? (A) Encouraged (B) Ignored (C) Strictly condemned (D) Accepted in war 21. : Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) last sermon emphasized: (A) Arab supremacy (B) Superiority of one over another (C) Equality of all races and people (D) War against the West 22. : Islam and Western legal systems both uphold: (A) Torture (B) Justice (C) Prejudice (D) Falsehood 23. : Which event has fueled Western suspicion toward Muslims? (A) Hajj (B) 9/11 attacks (C) Eid celebrations (D) Peace conferences 24. : A reality about Muslims in Western societies is that they: (A) Form ghettos (B) Promote extremism (C) Contribute positively in various fields (D) Are isolated 25. : What do Islam and the West both value regarding governance? (A) Oppression (B) Transparency and accountability (C) Dictatorship (D) Total secrecy 26. : What was the House of Wisdom in Baghdad known for? (A) Artillery (B) Scientific and intellectual advancements (C) Music (D) Prison 27. : What is one way to dispel misconceptions about Islam in the West? (A) Isolation (B) Violence (C) Dialogue and education (D) Rejection of media 28. : How does Islam view forced conversions? (A) Encouraged (B) Optional (C) Strictly prohibited (D) Acceptable in war 29. : The Quran promotes dialogue with: (A) None (B) Other religions respectfully (C) Only Muslims (D) The elite 30. : What is the Islamic greeting “Assalamu Alaikum” translated as? (A) God is great (B) May peace be upon you (C) Victory to Islam (D) Listen to me 31. : Which Western institution has studied Islamic law and ethics? (A) Hollywood (B) United Nations (C) Oxford University (D) NASA 32. : Who was Averroes (Ibn Rushd)? (A) A soldier (B) A Western priest (C) A Muslim philosopher and bridge between East and West (D) A merchant 33. : In which field did Muslims and Western scholars collaborate during the Middle Ages? (A) Dance (B) Literature (C) Medicine and astronomy (D) Theater 34. : What is Islam’s position on freedom of religion? (A) It forbids it (B) It promotes it (C) It allows only Islam (D) It permits for the elite 35. : What principle is key to removing misconceptions about Islam in the West? (A) Fear (B) Censorship (C) Open dialogue and mutual respect (D) Isolation 36. : What do both Islam and the West emphasize in economic justice? (A) Interest-based loans (B) Theft (C) Fairness and anti-corruption (D) Monopoly 37. : What is a false stereotype about Muslims in the West? (A) All are peaceful (B) All are terrorists (C) Many are professionals (D) Some are teachers 38. : Which Western country has the largest Muslim population? (A) USA (B) UK (C) France (D) Canada 39. : What Islamic festival is now widely recognized in the West? (A) Eid (B) Diwali (C) Nowruz (D) Hanukkah 40. : One key area of cooperation between Islam and the West is in: (A) Military conflict (B) Religious debates (C) Humanitarian work (D) Cultural isolation 41. : What is one way the West benefits from Islamic civilization today? (A) Nomadic life (B) Astronomy, medicine, and philosophy (C) Fashion trends (D) Farming tools 42. : What is Islam’s view on coexistence? (A) Rejection (B) Limited tolerance (C) Embraced when based on justice and peace (D) Always war 43. : How can Muslim youth in the West contribute positively? (A) Stay silent (B) Avoid education (C) Engage in constructive dialogue and civic life (D) Avoid participation 44. : Which of the following reflects a shared value between Islam and the West? (A) Slavery (B) Human rights (C) Racism (D) War 45. : Islam encourages Muslims to treat others with: (A) Suspicion (B) Disdain (C) Justice and kindness (D) Superiority 46. : Misconceptions about Islam often arise from: (A) Quranic studies (B) Direct Muslim interaction (C) Biased media representation (D) Peace talks 47. : Which Western thinker admired Islamic civilization? (A) Voltaire (B) Newton (C) Goethe (D) Darwin 48. : Which area did Muslims preserve and pass to Europe? (A) Roman engineering (B) Greek philosophy and science (C) African art (D) Native traditions 49. : What is Islam’s position on dialogue with non-Muslims? (A) Encouraged with wisdom (B) Prohibited (C) Mandatory (D) Useless 50. : How should Muslims respond to misconceptions in the West? (A) With violence (B) With patience, knowledge, and engagement (C) With fear (D) With silence