Shahada (Declaration of faith) (Islamic Study) MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: July 2, 2024

1.What is the Shahada?
a) The pilgrimage to Mecca
b) Fasting during Ramadan
c) The declaration of faith in Islam
d) Charity to the poor

Answer: c) The declaration of faith in Islam

2.What is the significance of the Shahada in Islam?
a) It marks the beginning of Ramadan
b) It signifies the acceptance of Islam and the unity of God
c) It commemorates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad
d) It celebrates the end of Hajj

Answer: b) It signifies the acceptance of Islam and the unity of God

3.How many parts are there in the Shahada?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four

Answer: b) Two

4.What are the two parts of the Shahada?
a) Belief in Allah and His angels
b) Belief in Allah and the Quran
c) There is no god but Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah
d) There is no god but Allah, and He has no partners

Answer: c) There is no god but Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah

5.What does the first part of the Shahada affirm?
a) The oneness of Allah
b) The importance of prayer
c) The obligation to perform Hajj
d) The significance of charity

Answer: a) The oneness of Allah

6.What does the second part of the Shahada affirm?
a) The importance of fasting
b) The duty to perform Zakat
c) The authority of the Quran
d) The prophethood of Muhammad

Answer: d) The prophethood of Muhammad

7.Who recites the Shahada?
a) Only Muslims during Ramadan
b) Only Muslims during Hajj
c) Only Muslims during Friday prayers
d) Anyone converting to Islam

Answer: d) Anyone converting to Islam

8.When is the Shahada recited?
a) During the call to prayer
b) During the five daily prayers
c) During the funeral prayer
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

9.What is the purpose of reciting the Shahada?
a) To seek forgiveness from Allah
b) To express gratitude for blessings
c) To affirm one’s faith in Islam
d) To fulfill a religious obligation

Answer: c) To affirm one’s faith in Islam

10.Which pillar of Islam does the Shahada represent?
a) Salat (prayer)
b) Sawm (fasting)
c) Zakat (charity)
d) Hajj (pilgrimage)

Answer: d) Hajj (pilgrimage)

11.What does the Shahada symbolize for Muslims?
a) Obedience to religious leaders
b) Devotion to family
c) Submission to the will of Allah
d) Loyalty to the Quran

Answer: c) Submission to the will of Allah

12.Who is considered a witness to the Shahada?
a) The local Imam
b) The person reciting it
c) Close family members
d) The entire Muslim community

Answer: b) The person reciting it

13.What does the Shahada emphasize?
a) The importance of education
b) The significance of community service
c) The fundamental beliefs of Islam
d) The need for physical fitness

Answer: c) The fundamental beliefs of Islam

14.What is the primary language of the Shahada?
a) Arabic
b) Urdu
c) English
d) Persian

Answer: a) Arabic

15.How many times a day do Muslims recite the Shahada during their prayers?
a) Once
b) Twice
c) Three times
d) Four times

Answer: a) Once

16.What does the recitation of the Shahada signify during the funeral prayer?
a) The deceased’s commitment to charity
b) The deceased’s acceptance into paradise
c) The deceased’s belief in the afterlife
d) The deceased’s adherence to religious rituals

Answer: c) The deceased’s belief in the afterlife

17.What is the Shahada also known as?
a) The Testimony of Faith
b) The Journey to Mecca
c) The Night of Power
d) The Feast of Sacrifice

Answer: a) The Testimony of Faith

18.In which Surah of the Quran is the Shahada mentioned?
a) Surah Al-Fatihah
b) Surah Al-Ikhlas
c) Surah Al-Baqarah
d) Surah Al-Anfal

Answer: b) Surah Al-Ikhlas

19.What does the Shahada serve as for Muslims?
a) A reminder of their duties
b) A declaration of their identity
c) A guide for daily living
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

20.What is the significance of the Shahada for new converts to Islam?
a) It marks the beginning of their spiritual journey
b) It grants them access to paradise
c) It frees them from all past sins
d) It requires them to perform additional rituals

Answer: a) It marks the beginning of their spiritual journey

21.What role does the Shahada play in the life of a Muslim?
a) It is a form of worship
b) It is a declaration of allegiance
c) It is a means of seeking forgiveness
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

22.How does the Shahada contribute to the unity of the Muslim community?
a) By promoting tolerance and acceptance
b) By emphasizing the shared beliefs of Muslims
c) By encouraging dialogue and cooperation
d) All of the above

Answer: b) By emphasizing the shared beliefs of Muslims

23.What does the Shahada reflect about the nature of Islam?
a) Its emphasis on rituals
b) Its commitment to social justice
c) Its focus on individual salvation
d) Its rejection of religious diversity

Answer: c) Its focus on individual salvation

24.What does the Shahada symbolize for Muslims in their daily lives?
a) Their loyalty to the Prophet Muhammad
b) Their dedication to the Quran
c) Their submission to the will of Allah
d) Their adherence to cultural traditions

Answer: c) Their submission to the will of Allah

25.How does the Shahada influence the behavior of Muslims?
a) By instilling a sense of accountability
b) By promoting ethical conduct
c) By fostering compassion and empathy
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

26.What is the role of the Shahada in Islamic jurisprudence?
a) It serves as evidence of one’s faith
b) It determines the legality of contracts
c) It establishes the authority of religious scholars
d) It regulates the practice of Islamic rituals

Answer: a) It serves as evidence of one’s faith

27.How does the Shahada influence the Muslim worldview?
a) By shaping their understanding of morality
b) By guiding their interactions with others
c) By providing a framework for decision-making
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

28.What is the spiritual significance of the Shahada?
a) It signifies the acceptance of divine guidance
b) It marks the beginning of spiritual enlightenment
c) It represents the fulfillment of religious duties
d) All of the above

Answer: a) It signifies the acceptance of divine guidance

29.What does the Shahada indicate about the relationship between Allah and humanity?
a) It highlights Allah’s mercy and forgiveness
b) It emphasizes humanity’s dependence on Allah
c) It underscores the equality of all believers
d) It reflects humanity’s authority over creation

Answer: b) It emphasizes humanity’s dependence on Allah

30.How does the Shahada influence the lives of Muslims worldwide?
a) By fostering a sense of community
b) By promoting peace and tolerance
c) By inspiring acts of charity and kindness
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above