Islam Facts
Who is the prophet of Islam?
Muhammad
Who spoke to Muhammad?
Angel Gabriel
Which peninsula is part of Middle East?
Arabian Peninsula
What is the Qur'an?
The holy book of Islam.
What do Muslims do for the 3rd pillar (Zakat)?
Give to charity.
What are the two well known Islamic laws?
Pork and alcohol are forbidden.
Where was Muhammad born?
Mecca
Europe, Asia, Africa
What does Haram mean?
Unapproved foods
What do Muslims do for the 2nd pillar (Salat)?
Pray 5 times a day facing the holy city of Mecca.
Who is God?
Allah
What did Muhammad do to the Christians and Jews in Yathrib?
He expelled them.
Which country is the largest on the Arabian Peninsula?
Saudi Arabia
What does Halal mean?
Approved Foods
What are Muslims required to do for the 4th pillar (Siyam)?
They have to fast during Ramadan from sun up to sun down.
What is a prophet?
A messenger of God.
What is the name of the shrine Muhammad rededicated to Allah?
The Ka'Bah
Name two of the bodies of water from your map.
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Who is a Muslim?
Someone who practices the religion of Islam?
What are Muslims required (if possible) to do for the 5th pillar (Hajj)?
They have to travel to Mecca at least once in their life to perform religious rituals.
What is jihad?
The human struggle to overcome difficulties and do things that would be pleasing to God.
What did Muhammad do before he became a prophet?
A Caravan Manager
Name 3 countries from your map of the Middle East?
Answers may vary.
What is Shari'ah?
Islamic Laws
What do Muslims have to believe in for the 1st pillar (Shahadah)?
There is no God but God (Allah) and Muhammad is the messenger of God