History of Islam
What is the main message of Islam?
"There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is the prophet of God"
What is the holy language - The language Allah speaks, the language the Quran is always written in?
Arabic
Muhammad claimed to be the last _______
Prophet
What is the Hadith?
1) A speech or saying of Muhammad - not included in the Quran
2) The second most important book of scripture in Islam
3) Meant to help Muslims understand the Quran
Define "Islam"
1) A monotheistic world religion founded by Muhammad
2) The arabic word for "submission"
How did people respond when Muhammad first began sharing the revelations he received from Allah?
They were angry, and they chased him out of Mecca.
What are a few rules about how the Quran should be taken care of?
1) It goes on the highest shelf, or a podium. Never touching the floor
2) Children must wash before touching it
3) Kiss it 3 times before opening, then again before closing.
4) It must be closed when no one is reading it, or Satan might read it and dishonor it.
Who was Muhammad's first wife? Describe her...
Khadijah. She was a wealthy, 40 yr old business woman.
List the holy books of Islam in order of importance
1) Quran
2) Hadith
3) Bible
Define "Muslim"
1) A person who belongs to the Islamic faith tradition
2) The Arabic word for "One who submits"
Define the "Flight to Medina"
Also called "the Hijrah"
People were so angry with Muhammad's message that he had to flee, with 100 Muslim families, to the city Medina in the year 622.
The Muslim calendar begins on this year.
What are the differences between the Medinan revelations and the Meccan revelations?
Meccan : tolerant and peaceful towards the unbeliever
Medinan : violent and hateful towards the unbeliever
Muhammad died at what age?
62
How does the Quran describe Jews and Christians?
They are liars, twisting the truth of Allah.
Define "Quran", the author and what it contains.
the holy book of Islam, said to contain Allah's revelations to Muhammad.
What happened in the year 630?
Muhammad returned to Mecca with an army of 10,000. He took back the city by force - executing people who opposed him.
What does the Quran say about Jesus
1) He was a prophet
2) He and his disciples were Muslim
3) He was not God
What does Muhammad's name mean in Arabic?
"Praised"
Compare Allah's Love and Yahweh's Love
"Surely he does not love the unjust [those who do wrong]" Quran 42:40
"While we were still sinners, God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die - paying the price for our sins" Romans 5:6-8
Define "Allah"
The Islamic name for God
Islam has been divided by their different beliefs and interpretations of scripture. What are the names of the two main groups?
Sunni Muslims (80%)
Shiite Muslims (12%)
Define "Abrogate"
use an example from the Quran
Abrogate : to legally cancel or annul something
(the treatment of non-muslims, who was the first muslim, Jesus's death and resurrection)
What caused Muhammad to begin the religion of Islam?
He was on a spiritual journey, searching for answers. He was praying and fasting in a cave near Mecca- when he encountered 'Allah' and received messages which he began to share.
According to the Quran who will be blessed with eternal life?
All Muslims, Jews, and Christians who do good works.
Quran 2:62
Define "Ka'aba". Where is it located, and what is its significance?
the cube shaped shrine In Mecca, designated as the house of Allah.