Islam: Imam Husayn and Sunni-Shia Divide

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What is the significance of Eid-al-Fitr in Islam?

It celebrates Muhammad's journey to heaven from Jerusalem

It marks the end of the pilgrimage to Mecca

It signifies the end of the month-long fast of Ramadan (correct)

It is a complex ritual recalling stories of Abraham and Ishmael

Which key figure is considered by Shiite Muslims to have been the proper successor to Muhammad?

Ishmael

Muhammad

Ali (correct)

Abraham

What concept in Islam emphasizes the oneness of God?

Tawhid (correct)

Shirk

Sufism

Sura

What is the significance of Eid al-Adha in Islam?

Muslims offer a sacrifice on this occasion Signup and view all the answers

What event does Hajj commemorate in Islam?

End of pilgrimage to Mecca Signup and view all the answers

Who experienced 22 years of mystical encounters during which the Quran's content was given?

Muhammad Signup and view all the answers

Where did Prophet Muhammad pass away?

Medina Signup and view all the answers

Which city is considered the third most holy city in Islam?

Jerusalem Signup and view all the answers

Who was the immediate successor to Prophet Muhammad?

Abu Bakr Signup and view all the answers

Which city did Prophet Muhammad migrate to in 622 CE?

Medina Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the first Imam by Shia Islam?

Ali Signup and view all the answers

Which site is considered the center of Muslim pilgrimage?

Mecca Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Imam Husayn ibn Ali?

He was the grandson of Prophet Muhammad and stood against injustice, leading to his martyrdom at the Battle of Karbala. Signup and view all the answers

Which Islamic sect believes in the lineage of Twelve Imams as rightful successors?

Shia Signup and view all the answers

During which month do Muslims fast from dawn to dusk?

Ramadan Signup and view all the answers

What is the pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims are required to undertake once in a lifetime called?

Hajj Signup and view all the answers

In the Sunni-Shia schism, who did the Sunni followers accept as the rightful successor after Prophet Muhammad?

Abu Bakr Signup and view all the answers

What is the mystical dimension of Islam that emphasizes inner experience and closeness to God called?

Sufi Signup and view all the answers