Intro to Islam
Islam is based on his teachings
Who is the Prophet Muhammad?
Praying fives times a day facing Mecca
What is Salat?
Believe the first three caliphs were legitimate leaders and follow the largest branch of Islam today.
What is Sunni Muslims?
Early Arabs lived here
What is the Arabian Penninsula?
Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan
What is Sawm?
Believe that only Ali, Muhammad’s cousin and son-in-law, and his descendants are the rightful successors
What is Shia Muslims?
The holy book of Islam
What is the Qur'an?
Giving charity to the poor and needy.
What is Zakat?
These powerful communities contolled important trade routes
What is Merchant Communities?
The Qur'an is believed to have been revealed to the Prophet Muhammad by...
Who is the Angel Gabriel?
Pilgrimage to Mecca, required at least once in a lifetime if financially and phSawmysically possible.
What is Hajj?
What region became a major trade center of cultural & economic exchange.
What is The Middle Eastern region?
What type of religion is Islam?
What is monotheistic?
The declaration of faith in one God (Allah)
What is Shahada
After the death of Muhammad what happened to Islam
What is split over who should be leader?