Muhammad's Life
Where was Muhammad born?
Mecca
Followers of Islam are called what?
Muslims
5 times a day
Does Islam or Christianity have more followers?
Christianity
What is the name of the Sacred Text in Islam that was given to Muhammad?
a) Five Pillars b) Qur'an c) Mosque d) Torah
The Qur'an
What day of the week is the Holy Day in Islam?
Friday
During Ramadan, when do you have to fast?
From sunrise to sunset
Someone who is polytheistic or pagan means they believe in __?
a) More than 1 god b) 1 God c) no God
More than 1 god
What was Muhammad before He founded Islam?
A Merchant
What language is associated with Islam? (Think about what language the Qur'an should be read in).
a) Arabic b) Hebrew c) Aramaic
Arabic
What is the name of the pilgrimage or trip you have to make to Mecca once in your life?
The Hajj
Mecca and Medina (two of the holiest sites in Islam) are in what country?
a) Palestine
b) Israel
c) Saudi Arabia
d) Iran
Saudi Arabia
What is the name of the leader of Islam who took over after Muhammad died?
a) Qur'an b) Caliph c) Emperor d) President
Caliph
What is the group of Muslims who believe that Ali's descendants are Muhammad's true heirs? (Hint: it is one of the two branches or sects of Islam)
Shia (or Shi'ites)
Which of the following is NOT a name of a pillar of Islam?
Sahada, Sunni, Salat, Sakat, Sawn
Sunni (Sunni is one of the two branches of Islam!)
Name one contribution or achievement of Muslims in the science or the arts.
Invention of Cataracts, Islamic architecture, Invention of algebra, Encyclopedia of Diseases
After returning from a victory in battle to Mecca, Muhammad cleansed this place of idols. It is a cube-like structure that is said to be a relic from Heaven.
a) Hajj b) Mosque c) Kaaba d) Medina
Kaaba
What is the name for the place of worship in Islam?
Mosque
Name all of the Five Pillars of Islam!
Declaration of Faith (Sahada), Pray 5x/day (Salat), Give charity to the poor (Sakat), Fast during Ramadan (Sawn), Make pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj)
a) 1.5 thousand b) 2 million b) 1.6 billion
1.6 Billion People