Lesson Three Overview Quiz

1. What is the main topic of the section from the Lutheran document discussed in this lesson? *

A. Muslim holidays and festivals

B. The history of the Quran

C. The Five Pillars of Islam

D. Rules about Muslim clothing

2. What does the Arabic word “Shahada” literally mean according to Usama Dakdok? *

A. I believe

B. I bear witness

C. I pray

D. I submit

3. Why does Dakdok criticize the Lutheran study’s version of the Shahada? *

A. It is written in Arabic instead of English

B. It makes the Shahada sound too strict for Americans

C. It says the Shahada can only be said once in a lifetime

D. It replaces “Allah” with “God” and removes the “bear witness” part

4. What problem does Dakdok highlight about a new convert reciting the Shahada? *

A. It must be said in English to be valid

B. Most converts fully understand every word

C. A person cannot honestly “bear witness” to Muhammad whom they never saw

D. The Shahada is not required for conversion

5. Where does the complete Shahada statement actually come from? *

A. It appears word-for-word in the Quran

B. It is found only in later Islamic writings

C. It was created by modern Muslim scholars

D. It comes from the Hadith, not the Quran

6. What do the hosts say about the idea that Christians, Jews, and Muslims worship the same God? *

A. They agree with the Lutheran document

B. They say this is a minor theological difference

C. They strongly reject it and say Allah is not the Christian God

D. They believe it helps bring peace between religions

7. According to the episode, what is required to officially become a Muslim? *

A. Recite the Shahada one time in Arabic in front of other Muslims

B. Study the entire Quran for at least one year

C. Be baptized at a mosque

D. Sign a membership document

8. What does the Lutheran document incorrectly state about women and mosque prayer? *

A. Women are forbidden from entering mosques

B. Women are encouraged to attend the mosque

C. Women must lead the prayers

D. Women pray only on Fridays

9. Why do the majority of Muslims not understand the words they recite during their five daily prayers? *

A. The prayers are different every day

B. They pray in complete silence

C. They are not allowed to learn the meaning

D. They must pray in Arabic but most are not Arabic speakers

10. What advice does Usama Dakdok give to people considering becoming Muslim? *

A. Say the Shahada immediately and learn later

B. Only listen to positive Christian descriptions of Islam

C. Study Islam thoroughly first before reciting the Shahada

D. Convert quickly because the details are not important