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Islam Today
100

Muhammad, Moses, and Abraham are all examples of THIS. This means they can speak with God and God speaks back. 

What is a prophet? 

100

This ANGEL came to Muhammad and told him to recite the words of God. 

Who is Gabriel? 

100

Muslims call him the "seal" of prophets because he is believed to the the final prophet of God. 

Who was Muhammad? 

100
Islam began in this country. 
What is Saudi Arabia? 
100
This is the month of fasting. It happens in the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims all over the world fast from sun up until sun down. 
What is Ramadan? 
200
This is believed to be a meteorite dating back to Adam and Abraham. It resembles the middle point between the sacred and the profane. 
What is the Black Stone?
200
This is the moment when polytheism ended in Mecca. It signaled that Islam was the main religion from that point forward. 
What is the destruction of the Idols in the Ka'aba? 
200
She was Muhammad's boss, and then is first wife. She's also the mother of his children and the first to support his visions. 
Who was Khadijah? 
200
This is the city where the Ka'aba is. 
What is Mecca? 
200
These are the general rules of islam. They include things like fasting, prayer, and charity. 
What are the Five Pillars of Islam? 
300
This is the leader of a mosque. 
What is an imam? 
300
This is Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Medina. It marks year one in the Islamic calendar. 
What is the Hijrah?
300
He was Muhammad's cousin. He disguised himself as his uncle in order to allow Muhammad to escape Mecca. He also is the man that Shi'ia believe should have been the leader of Islam after Muhammad died. 
Who was Ali? 
300

This is the city Muhammad traveled to on the Hijra. 

What is Medina? 

300
This is the pilgrimage Muslims make to Mecca. Once there, they have several tasks they must fulfill. This is something all Muslims should try to do at least once in their lives. 
What is the Hajj? 
400
This word means walking around something in a circle. Muslims and polytheistic people did this as they walked around the Ka'aba. 
What is circumambulate? 
400
This is Muhammad's trip with the Angel Gabriel to Jerusalem. 
What is the Night Journey? 
400

Abu Bakr and Ali became THIS after Muhammad died. It means they were the leaders of the Islamic community. 

What is a Caliph?

400
This is the city where the "farthest mosque" is located. I'd also like you to tell me which country today this is located in. 
What is Jerusalem, Israel?
400
This is the celebration at the end of the month of fasting. Muslims celebrate in their cities, but also at home with their families. 
What is Eid al Fitr? 
500
This is the sect of Islam who believes that Ali (as a relative of Muhammad) should have been the caliph after Muhammad's death. 
What is Shi'ia?
500
This is what historians call the era of Islamic history when the caliphates were established, Muslims were wealthy and peaceful, and a lot of scientific invention flourished. 
What is the Islamic Golden Age? 
500
This is the "heavenly steed" that Muhammad rode to Jerusalem. 
Who was Buraq? 
500

This COUNTRY in southeast Asia is a Muslim-majority country. Its capital is Jakarta. 

Where is Indonesia? 

500

These are two actions that Muslims must abstain from as part of their fast during Ramadan, aside from eating and drinking. 

What is swearing, procrastinating, fighting, or smoking?

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