Muhammad and Islam Origins
The religion introduced by Muhammad is called what?
Islam
What is the first pillar of Islam?
Statement of faith (Shahada)
What is the holy book of Islam?
Quran
How many times a day do Muslims pray?
5 times
After Muhammad's death, Muslims split into which two major groups?
Sunni and Shia
What city do Muslims refer to as "City of the Prophet"?
Medina
What is the third pillar?
Charity (Zakat)
Muslims believe in how many gods?
one God
On what day are Muslim prayers only allowed in a mosque?
Friday
What caused the split between Sunni and Shia?
Disagreement over who should lead after Muhammad
Who was the final prophet of Islam?
Muhammad
What is the fourth pillar?
Fasting
What God was worshipped by early Arabs as the most important God?
Allah
Muslims fast during which month?
Who were the first people to listen to Muhammad in Mecca?
The poor
What group felt threatened by Muhammad's preaching of Islam?
wealthy merchants
What is the fifth pillar?
The Hajj
According to the Quran what happens after death?
People are judged and go to heaven or hell
What percentage of charity is required as Zakat?
2.5% of net worth
What term describes Muhammad receiving messages from God?
Revelations
What was Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Medina?
Hijrah
What pillar do Muslims pray 5 times a day?
Second pillar (Salah)
What do Muslims call Christians and Jews?
People of the Book
What is the name of the journey Muslims take to Mecca?
Hajj
What is the term for a Muslim community leader?
Caliph