Misc.
Mohammed was a judge, a __________, and a political leader, in addition to being a religious leader. This is why most muslim countries do not see the difference between religious and civic governments/empires.
What is a general/leader of armies/military leader?
This is the only one of the 5 pillars that Allah directly commanded of Mohammed.
extra 25 points: Arabic name
What is to pray 5 times per day?
extra: Salat
The ancient "temple" of Islam.
What is the Kabbah?
The city muslims face when they pray.
What is Mecca?
"The Messenger"
Who is Gabriel?
What do muslims never do to non-believers?
For an extra 25 points, Muslims tend to inflict ________ on non-muslims in their territories.
What is forced conversions?
extra: What is taxes?
This is the pilgrimage during which the Kabbah must be circled 7 times. (Arabic name, only)
What is the Hajj?
The name of a Muslim place of worship.
What is a mosque?
This is where Gabriel took Mohammed to speak with Allah.
What is Heaven/Paradise?
"The Prophet"
Who is Mohammed?
What is broadcasted on loudspeakers throughout many muslim countries? (official word only)
What is the Muezzin, or call to prayer?
Zakat- name what it is and what it is for in the Islamic faith.
What is Almsgiving (1/40th of income after absolute necessities) to help local people, communities and mosques?
This sacred text is never allowed to touch the ground or get dirty.
For 50 extra points, what does the name of this text actually mean?
What is the Qur'an/Koran?
extra: What is "the Recitation"
This was the first city, after leaving his home town, that Mohammed visited on the Night Journey.
What is Jerusalem?
Name two facts about Mohammed's first wife.
-Who's name is Kahidja?
-Who was a widow?
-Who did Mohammed work for?
-Who admired Mohammed as a person of good character?
-Who was wealthy?
The starting point of the Crusades was that a Turkish faction of muslims took over Jerusalem and wouldn't allow which group to do what?
(must name group AND restriction to get any points)
What is Christians to have access to Holy places and relics, especially the True Cross.
During which month is fasting required?
(Give the Arabic name for the month, and the ordinal number. For instance, 1st month)
What is Ramadan, the 9th month?
Sunnah- description and meaning
What is a separate Holy Book of Islam (not the main sacred book) that shows Mohammed's "practice" as an example of how to live?
This is the city that acted as a place of refuge for Mohammed.
What is Medina?
Saladin
Who was the very successful Sultan during the most meaningful of the Crusades?
Above and beyond- This book is taken from accounts throughout the known world in Mohammed's time. Some are not from great sources, so this is neither the first or second most important sacred text.
What is the Haddith?
What do muslims usually pray in front of, rather than idols?
What is Shahada? (The credo, in written/painted form)
The real meaning/translation of Zakat. (It was in your reading.)
What is purification?
Above and beyond- According to tradition, a bridge will appear in THIS CITY after the Apocalypse, and only the faithful will be able to walk across it to reach Paradise.
For 25 extra points: Name the size/width of the bridge
What is Jerusalem?
extra: the width of a human hair
Name 3 monotheistic characters/"prophets" of two other religions who are also recognized by Islam.
Who is Adam? Noah? Abraham? Moses? Jesus?