The Basics
People who follow the Islamic faith
Muslim
How many pillars of Islam are there
five
The name of the prophet
Muhammad
This system governs Islamic countries
Sharia
The world's religion with the largest following in 2026
Christianity
The sacred text of Islam.
The Quran
Helps to unite Muslims from all parts of the world.
Contributes to the spread of Islamic beliefs and values.
Must do once in lifetime if able
Hajj- The Pilgrimage to Mecca
The prophet's city of birth
Mecca
This holy book is the basis of Sharia Law
the Qu'ran
At over 4000 years old, this is the world's oldest religion
Hinduism
This is the language in which the Qu'ran is written.
Arabic
Ritual act performed during the month of Ramadan
Fasting
The Prophet Muhammad's migration to Mecca occurred in this year
622 CE
Under Sharia Law in Islamic Countries, this is the punishment for getting caught stealing.
Cut off your hand
This major religion does not have a god
Buddhism
Islam began in this city
Mecca
The giving of charity to to those in need is called
Zakat
There are no pictures of the Prophet Muhammad because
Muslims don’t want him to be worshiped like a god
Sharia legal systems are widely regarded as ahead of its time because of some of the laws on the treatment of women. Name one advanced treatment of women under Sharia.
Required to learn to read
Abortions allowed
could inherit wealth
"Alimony" in divorce
This major religion is the basis for the world's calendar
Christianity
In Islam, this is the day all believers are waiting for
The Day of Judgement
A prayer that is done 5 times a day
Salah
The prophet Muhammad received his first revelation in the cave of Hira from whom?
The Angel Gabriel (Jibrael)
Under Sharia Law, cheating on your spouse will result in this
beheading or stoning to death
According to experts, this religion will have the largest following by 2042
Islam