Allah and Muhammad
History of Islam
Vocabulary
5 Pillars of Islam
The Articles of Faith
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Who is Allah's messenger?
Muhammad
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What is the birthplace of Islam?
The Arabic Peninsula
100
Allah
The Arabic term for God
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Describe the hajj
The pillgrimage to Mecca
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Why do people have to belive in the these articles?
So they can become a pure Muslim.
200
What did Muhammad do?
He wrote the Holy Koran and it is said that he has told the prophecy
200
What century did Islam spread to the Middle East?
The 17th Century
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Hadith
the traditional teachings and action of the Prophet Muhammad
200
Describe Salah
Salah is a direct link between the worshiper and Allah
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What is the First one?
Believing in the Oneness of God
300
What happened to him at the age of 40 when he arrived in Mecca ?
He bagan receiving revalations
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What kind of Islamic religion system developed in the middle east?
Monotheistic
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Mosques
building used by Muslims for religious services
300
What is the reason for them fasting?
Because it is a method of self-purification and self-restraint
300
What are the next three?
1.The Angels of God 2. The Holy Books (Koran) 3. The Prophets of God
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Why was their God called Allah?
They believed the name was proper and that it showed his humble submission to his will.
400
What does the symbol stand for and whic symbol started off first the moon or the star?
The symbol stands for faith and the crescent moon is what started off as the symbol
400
Koran
The Holy Book of Islam
400
Describe the First Pillar
it was that they believe in only one god and the finality of the prophet hood muhammad.
400
What are the last Two?
1. The day of Judgment 2. The supremacy of Gods will?
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Why was the prophet muhammad trying to get the Arabians and Christians to call their God Allah?
He wanted to establish a common ground so that they can become a bigger religion.
500
How was the star added?
the Star was added by the Muslims who were lulled into Islam and the wanted to change the symbol
500
Mecca
the holiest city of Islam; Muhammad's birthplace
500
Describe Zakah
This is when the Islamic people used the tithes collected at church and gives them to the needy.
500
Does everyone have to believ in the Rules?
No. only if you truely wish to become a muslim
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