Core Beliefs
The Founder of Islam
The Prophet Muhammad
The main difference between Shia and Sunni Muslims
Who should be the ruler or Iman.
The Holy book of Islam
The Qur'an
A dispute over who was the rightful heir after Muhammad resulted in
Muslims splitting into Sunni and Shia sects.
During which holiday do Muslims require fasting?
Ramadan
The correct way to live life according to a Muslim is called
Sharia
A secondary holy text recording sayings of prophet Muhammad and commentary on the Qur'an
The Hadith
Percentage of the world's population that practices Islam
23%
A sect of Muslims defined by their mystical approach to the faith
Sufis
A cube shaped building in Mecca Saudi Arabia and the most holy place in Islam.
The Ka'ba
The age Muhammad found his religious truth?
40 yrs old
The years immediately following Muhammad's death when many cultural and intellectual achievements took place is called
The Golden Era
The reason Muslims view Muhammad as the founder of Islam
His revelations after the angel Gabriel visited him and revealed to him the Qur'an
The percent of Muslims who are Sunni
85%
Where would you study the Qur'an in a school setting?
A Madrasa
Who was the Ayatollah Khomeini
An Iranian and religious and political leader who made Iran the world's first Islamic republic in 1979
The 5 Pillars of Islam
Saying the creed, daily prayer, alms giving, fasting during Ramadan, pilgrimage to Mecca
A feast commemorating God providing the sacrifice for Abraham in place of his son. Celebrated by sacrificing an animal and giving food to the needy.
Eid al-Adha
This is the word for chapters in the Qur'an.
Surras
What do Muslims call the migration north to Medina to escape persecution in Mecca in 622 AD. It marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar
Hijrah