Prophet Muhammed
Who was the founder of Islam
What is the holy book of Islam?
The Qur'an
What is the first pillar of Islam?
Declaration of Faith
What year is considered the start of the Islamic calendar?
622 CE (the year of the Hijra)
What do Muslims call their place of worship?
Mosque
In which city was Muhammad born?
Mecca
In what language was the Quran originally written?
Arabic
What does the second pillar refer to?
Praying 5 times a day
What event led to the initial spread of Islam beyond Mecca?
The migration to Medina and forming alliances with tribes
What is the term for the community of Muslims worldwide?
Ummah
What profession did Muhammad have before becoming a prophet?
Merchant or Trader
What other Islamic book is a collection of Muhammad’s sayings and actions?
The Hadith
During which month do Muslims fast from dawn to sunset?
Ramadan
What significant event happened in 630 CE?
Muhammad and his followers returned to and conquered Mecca
What direction do Muslims face when they pray?
Mecca
Who was the angel that delivered messages to Muhammad?
Angel Gabriel
The Qur'an is said to contain the flawless words of...who?
Allah
What is third Pillar of Islam?
Charitable giving or almsgiving
The Umayyads moved the capital to what city?
Damascus
What is the significance of the 'Kaaba' in Islam?
It is the most sacred site in Islam, believed to have been built by Abraham
What is the name of the event when Muhammad fled Mecca for Medina?
The Hijra
According to Islamic belief, who compiled the Quran after Muhammad’s death?
It was compiled during the reign of the first 4 caliphs
What is the name of the pilgrimage to Mecca, and which pillar is it?
Hajj, and it is the fifth pillar
What major event occurred shortly after Muhammad’s death?
The selection of Abu Bakr as the first caliph
What does 'Halal' mean?
Permissible according to Islamic law