Basic Pillars of Islam MCQs

1. How many pillars of Islam are there?
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 5
(D) 6

2. Which pillar of Islam involves the declaration of faith?
(A) Salah
(B) Shahadah
(C) Zakat
(D) Hajj

3. What is the Arabic term for the obligatory prayer performed five times a day?
(A) Sawm
(B) Salah
(C) Zakat
(D) Hajj

4. Which pillar of Islam requires Muslims to give a portion of their wealth to the needy?
(A) Shahadah
(B) Salah
(C) Zakat
(D) Sawm

5. During which month do Muslims observe fasting (Sawm)?
(A) Muharram
(B) Ramadan
(C) Shawwal
(D) Dhul-Hijjah

6. Which pillar of Islam involves the pilgrimage to Mecca?
(A) Shahadah
(B) Salah
(C) Zakat
(D) Hajj

7. What is the minimum requirement for performing Hajj in a Muslim’s lifetime?
(A) Once, if physically and financially able
(B) Twice, if physically and financially able
(C) Every year
(D) Only for men

8. Which pillar of Islam is considered the foundation of all other pillars?
(A) Salah
(B) Shahadah
(C) Zakat
(D) Sawm

9. What is the purpose of fasting (Sawm) during Ramadan?
(A) To achieve physical fitness
(B) To develop self-discipline and empathy for the poor
(C) To prepare for Hajj
(D) To celebrate Eid al-Fitr

10. Which pillar of Islam is obligatory for all adult Muslims who possess wealth above a certain threshold?
(A) Salah
(B) Zakat
(C) Sawm
(D) Hajj