Category 1
Where was Muhammad's birthplace?
Mecca
The belief in only one god is ___________.
Monotheism
What did Muhammad teach when he preached to the Makkans?
People must worship one God
All believers in God are equal
Rich should share their wealth
Where was Muhammad and what was he doing when an angel told him "You are the messenger of God?"
He was meditating in a cave.
What was the name of the angel that delivered a message to Muhammad in a cave?
Gabriel
During this holy month, Muslims take part in fasting as a sign of discipline, sacrifice and faith.
Tell me two of the principles that fall under the 5 Pillars
Testimony of faith
Daily Prayer
Paying the poor (helping the needy)
Not partaking of food and drink during Ramadan
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Muslims developed this system of mathematics.
Algebra
What is the holy book of Islam called?
Koran or Quran
How much of the world's population is Muslim?
1/6th
What is the belief in many gods?
What city is considered a holy city in the Islamic religion?
Jerusalem
What is the first year of the Muslim calendar?
622 CE
What does the word "Muslim" mean?
Surrender or "those who surrender to God"
List one country or region that Muhammad's teachings spread to.
Spain, Arabia, North Africa, India, and Central Asia.
List two reasons why people were resistant to Muhammad's teachings
Did not want to worship only one god
Concerns over Muhammad's growing power
If people worshipped only one god, pilgrimages would stop and it would effect trade/business
Did not want to share their wealth
When something is prosperous, it is thriving financially and successful. True or False
True
Why are there no statues or paintings of Muhammad during his lifetime?
He insisted he was not holy and should not be worshipped. He did not want anything that could be mistaken as an idol to worship.
According to the Islamic faith, the Koran contains _____________.
Words of God and messages from Gabriel
Muslims say __________ prayers a day.
The five main principles or obligations of the Islamic faith commanded by God are __________.
The 5 Pillars
Muslims believe in the God named __________.
Allah
Muslims worship in places called ______.
mosque or masjid
According to Islamic tradition, what happened to Muhammad during the Night Journey?
He prayed with Abraham, Moses, and Jesus and learned about the 7 Levels of Heaven.
"Allah" means ________.
The God