Quiz What Sort of Muslim Are You

1

How and when do you read the Qur'an?

At least once a day.

Whenever I get the chance, often in study groups.

When I feel the urge to connect to God or when I have questions about a certain subject.

I never read the Qur'an.

2

How often do you pray?

I pray 5 times a day and keep regular prayer times.

I mostly keep regular prayer times, though I often combine sessions. I try to make up missed prayers whenever I can.

I generally don't pray. If I do, it is during gatherings--when I go to the mosque or have Muslims around me.

I don't pray in the traditional way, but I talk to God often or try to pray my "own way."

3

Do you feel comfortable shaking hands/kissing friends of the opposite sex in greeting or when saying good-bye?

Yes, but only when the person is not a Muslim.

Yes, it is not an issue for me.

No, I don't feel comfortable shaking hands with the opposite sex. It is immodest.

I feel comfortable shaking hands with but not kissing members of the opposite sex.

4

If your Muslim friend told you he is gay, you would:

Work hard at convincing him that people have homosexual thoughts, but they should not be acted upon because they are forbidden.

Ostracize him because he is living a life of sin and is no longer Muslim.

Continue to be friends with him even though you believe he might be committing sinful acts.

Continue to be friends with him. There is nothing wrong with being gay. Muslims have to change with the times.

5

During Ramadan, you...

Fast and keep the daily prayers, though I do not attend mosque functions often. I prefer the solitude of my home.

Fast, keep the daily prayers, and go to my local mosque nightly to break fast. I try to attend tarawih or other Ramadan events.

Fast and attend the mosque more frequently than I normally would. I try to break fast with other Muslims or with the family.

Do not fast, but I might attend some Ramadan functions, mostly out of family obligations.

6

Most of your friends are:

Muslims. I try to stay around only Muslims.

Non-Muslims and also Muslims. The religious convictions of my friends make no difference to me.

Muslims and also non-Muslims. I don't purposefully surround myself with Muslims, but they are some of my closest friends.

Primarily non-Muslims. In general, I don't feel comfortable hanging around Muslims.

7

During political elections, you generally:

Think about how to get Muslims more politically active.

Don't worry much about the political scene. I'm more concerned with the spiritual state of American Muslims.

Stay out of the political system because there is no room for Muslims in a system that is not run under Islamic law.

Don't concern myself with Muslim issues. I vote according to other criteria.

8

Would you marry a non-Muslim?

No, I would marry only a Muslim, because it is important to raise a Muslim family.

I would most likely marry a Muslim, but would consider marrying a non-Muslim if I could raise our children as Muslims.

It doesn't matter to me, as long as the person believes in God.

It's quite likely I will marry a non-Muslim or a secular person.

9

How do you feel about eating non-halal food?

I only eat halal.

I try to eat halal whenever it's available.

I don't worry about halal, but I am concerned about how animals are slaughtered.

Eating halal food makes no difference to me.

10

How often do you attend juma'a prayer?

Every Friday. I don't miss it.

I attend juma'a nearly every week.

I try to attend, but I am just as fulfilled praying elsewhere.

Never.

11

What do you think of Muslims who own establishments that sell alcohol?

They are committing a sin and should not be supported by other Muslims.

Muslims should encourage them not to sell alcohol. One way of helping would be to buy other items from their store.

I accept that Muslim businesses often sell alcohol to compete with similar stores. What matters is the owner's intentions.

There is nothing wrong with selling alcohol.

12

Would you still marry someone if they had engaged in premarital sex?

No, sex should only take place in marriage.

It depends on the circumstances of the person and whether he or she was a practicing Muslim at the time.

One should not judge a person on their past experiences. Only Allah has the right to judge.

Yes. It is not important if the person has had sex before marriage.

13

How should we look at the divine books of Christians and Jews?

The Qur'an is the final message and is therefore perfect. It should be the only book used to guide one's life.

All of the "holy" books are interesting, but they are outdated and have no real place in today's society.

They are not authentic and therefore should not be trusted fully. But they should be studied.

All the holy books should be studied to better understand the message of the Qur'an.

14

If you had to attend a company party and alcohol was being served, you would…

Not attend. It is haram to be in such a setting.

Attend but not drink. I would explain why I'm not drinking, if asked.

Attend but not drink. I would make up an excuse for not drinking, if necessary.

Attend and have a drink.

15

Hijab is:

Obligatory.

Not obligatory, but a recommended sign of modesty.

Best left to interpretation.

Outdated and no longer needed.

16

Do you believe that it is haram to clap at any event?

No. Clapping is OK, but one should realize that praise is always due to Allah, not individuals.

Focusing on insignificant matters like this distracts from God

No, clapping is fine. I think clapping is especially appropriate in non-Muslim settings.

Yes, all praise is due to Allah. Clapping praises individuals instead, and this is wrong.

17

Would you enroll your son/daughter in a Muslim school?

Yes, I would make sure my kids receive primarily an Islamic education.

Yes, I would send them to a Muslim school if I believed in the way the curriculum and Islam was taught.

No, I think my children would be too limited if they were exposed only to Islam.

No, I wouldn't even consider it.

18

Is it inappropriate to have dancing or music at marriage ceremonies?

Yes. There should be no dancing or music present. Both are un-Islamic.

It is usually OK to have music, but dancing when both sexes are present should be avoided.

Both are OK. Dancing and music are often reminders of the beauty of God.

No. It seems ridiculous that dancing and music are frowned upon by Muslims.

19

If you met Salman Rushdie in a dark alley, what would you do?

Tell him that the fatwa should have never been revoked and even consider taking the matter into my own hands.

Explain to him why his book "Satanic Verses" was so insulting and why many Muslims agreed with the harsh edict.

Explain to him the beauty of Islam.

Console him by telling him that Islam and Muslims are not in touch with modern times.

20

To whom do you turn for guidance on issues related to your faith?

I look to a particular sheikh or mathhab.

I don't really look to anyone, but I sometimes ask a particular spiritual leader.

I rely mainly on the Qur'an and hadith. If I have questions, I usually ask learned leaders or friends.

I don't really ask for guidance anymore. I have been unable to find satisfactory answers to my questions.