Abrahamic Faiths
The common prophet in all 3 Abrahamic Faiths
Who is Abraham
Home to many tribal idols depicting their gods in the trade city of Mecca
Kabba
According to Islamic thought, Muhammad is believed to be the LAST of the...
Prophets.
Profession of Faith
Shahada
622 CE
What is the year Muhammad left Mecca for Medina?
This year also starts the Islamic Calendar
What religions were present in the Arabian peninsula before Islam? (name 2)
Judaism, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Polytheism
Muhammad was told to ______ by the Angel
Proclaim!
Salah
Prayer
The oldest Abrahamic Religion
Judaism
Why was Pre-Islamic Arabia considered to be a violent or dangerous place?
Fighting within tribes was common due to scarce resources (specifically water) often these fights would end in killing which would start blood feuds between different groups.
The Qu'ran is believed to be....
God's exact words, proclaimed through the progit
Zakat
giving to charity (alms)
This prophet is considered the the last or "seal" in the Islamic Faith
Who is Muhammad?
2 parts: This city was already a major religious site thanks to this important landmark
Mecca was already considered an important religious site because of the Kabba
Muhammad's revelation were well received in Mecca, and he quickly gained support
False, he was essentially chased out of the city
Done during ramadan
Fasting (sawm)
True or False: Jesus is the equivalent of Muhammad in the Christian faith
False: Jesus is seen as the embodiment of God's word, like the Qur'an. Muhammad is just a prophet or mouth piece for God, but he is fully human.
Name 2 of the 3 ways Monotheism might have spread to the Arabian Penninsula
Trade, Migration (Jewish tribes in Yathrib), Pilgrimage to the Kabba (built by Abraham)
Did Muhammad punish the people of Mecca after defeating his enemies and returning to the city?
No, he spared them. The whole city converted shortly after.
pilgrimage
Every Muslim whose health and finances permit it must make at least one visit to the holy city of Mecca (hajj)