Origins of Islam
He was the prophet of Islam
Muhammad
He was Muhammad's father in law and later became a Caliph
Abu Bakr
Islam was said to have originated here
Arabian Peninsula
The name for Islamic Law
Shari'ah
A nomadic group from lands north of China
Muhammad was on a religion retreat in this place when visited by an angel
a cave in the mountains
He is known for expanding the Muslim Empire
Umar
The Arabian Peninsula was also knows for what?
Trade
Shari'ah came from what Islamic book?
The Qur'an
In the 13th century, the Mongols spread across this region
Central Asia
This angel said Muhammad was the "messenger of God."
Angel Gabriel
He was the first Caliph
Abu Bakr
What continents are part of Medieval Islam?
India, Asia, and Africa
This book, combined with the Qur'an instructed Muslims how to live
The Sunnah
Under this ruler, the Mongols spread their empire throughout Asia, killing thousands of Muslims, and enslaving others
Genghis Khan
What 3 ideas did the Angel Gabriel ask Muhammad to spread through Islam teachings?
There is only one God
Believers are all equal
The wealthy need to share with the poor
He was killed by the citizens during his attempt to unite Muslims
Uthman
This is the central city of Islam and is where Muhammad visited.
Mecca
In an Islamic court, a judge might need to consult with this wise person.
a Mufti
In 1453, this group captured Constantinople, bringing an end to the once powerful Byzantine Empire.
The Ottomans
Most of Mecca's leaders were upset by Muhammad , why?
Muhammed instructed the wealthy to give up their riches to others in need.
or
Treat with kindness and equality
This was the 4th Caliph and Fatima's (Muhammad's daughter) husband
Ali ibn Abi Talib
Name two bodies of water that border the Arabian Peninsula
Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Arabian Sea
A Mufti will help/consult a judge about what?
understanding shari'ah
Babur, of the Mughal Empire, invaded and carried Islam to this country.
India