Islam Origins
Who is the founder of the religion of Islam?
Muhammad
A person who believes in Islam and Allah.
Muslim
What two consumable food/beverage are Muslims forbidden from consuming?
Pork and alcohol
What type of math was developed by early Muslim mathematicians?
Algebra
The name of the Islamic god.
Allah
All Muslims follow these to be considered good Muslims.
The Five Pillars
People who moved around with no permanent home were called _________ people; those who had a permanent home were called ____________ people.
nomadic; sedentary
- trade routes
- conquest
- peaceful conversion
In which city did Islam originate?
Mecca
The teachings of Islam are recorded in its holiest book. What is it called?
The Qur'an
______________ is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It is special to Muslims because it is the month when the Quran was revealed to Muhammad. Throughout the this month, Muslims fast (don't eat or drink) from sunrise to sunset.
Ramadan
What must Muslims do before entering a mosque?
Wash their feet and hands.
Why did Muhammad go to a cave?
To reflect on the greed & violence he witnessed in Mecca and to meditate.
List all Five Pillars in English or Arabic.
Shahada: Declaration of Faith
Salat: Prayer five times a day
Zakat: Charity
Sawm: Fasting during Ramadan
Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca
Islamic women today often wear a veil that covers the head and chest called a "__________."
hijab
Mosques are often led by an Islamic leader called an "_________"
imam