Muhammad
What was the name of the Angel that visited Muhammad?
Gabriel
What do you call someone who practices Islam?
A Muslim
This type of geographic feature covers much of the Arabian Peninsula.
Desert
True or False: All Muslims must fast
False: If you are sick or too young you don't have to fast
During their pilgrimage to Mecca, Muslims hope to see/touch the...
kaaba
What did Muhammad do before becoming a prophet?
Trade/Caravan leader
Muhammad is a messenger of who?
Allah
What is the holy book of Islam called?
The Qu'ran
How many times are you required to pilgrimage to Mecca?
Once in a Lifetime
How many times a day do Muslims pray?
5
The Peninsula where Muhammad lived
Arabian Peninsula
The city where Islam began.
Mecca
What Is Monotheism?
Belief in one God
During what times do Muslims fast?
Daylight Hours
In which direction must Muslims pray?
Facing towards Mecca
What did Muhammad do after retreating to Medina?
Created an Islamic state (or government)
Explain the differences between a nomad, bedouin, and a caravan.
Nomad - person that moves place to place
Bedouin - nomad that raises cattle
Caravan - nomads/bedouins who travel in a group
Explain the difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims.
Sunni - majority; recognize caliphs
Shia - Iran & Iraq; leaders must come from Ali
What is zakat?
Charitable giving
What must you recite as the first pillar of Islam?
There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet.
What is the Hajirah?
The migration of Muhammad and other Muslims from Mecca to Medina
What places did Islam spread to from the Middle East? Name 3.
North Africa (Egypt, Libya, etc.), Asia (China, Indonesia, etc.), and Spain
Name one other prophet (other than Muhammad) that Muslims look to...
Abraham, Moses, Jesus
During what month (a number) is fasting done according to the Islamic calendar?
During the 9th month of the lunar year
When the voice on the loudspeaker comes on to remind Muslims to pray, it is called...
The Call to Prayer