Vocab
"God" in the Arabic language
Allah
Percentage of both Sunni and Shi'a Muslims (roughly) worldwide
80-85% Sunni
15-20% Shi'a
How many times do you pray a day in the second pillar? Where do you face while you pray?
5 times
Face Mecca
If you choose, you could benefit from this Muslim invention and earn a degree in the process
Universities
On a map, two cities are on top of each other. Which one is on top, Mecca, or Medina?
Medina
"One who has Submitted"
Muslim
There are several similarities between the two sects of Islam, list at least 3.
Both read the Qu'ran
Both are monotheistic
Both believe Muhammad is the messenger to Allah
Both adhere to forms of Islamic Law
Both follow the 5 pillars
What city do you go to to complete "Hajj"
Mecca
This invention helps you stay up late studying for my quiz
Coffee
What modern-day country is Mecca in?
Saudi Arabia
Muhammad's example of how to best live your life
Sunna
This sect of Islam believed that the successor to Prophet Muhammad should have been chosen by merit, not familial relations
Sunni
What is the "Profession of Faith" in the first Pillar of Islam?
"There is no God but Allah (God), and Muhammad is the messenger to Allah"
This invention was generational for the time, saving people's lives and taking care of the sick/needy
Hospitals
List at least 3 similarities between religions of Islam, Judaism, and Islam
Monotheistic
Abrahamic religions
Jerusalem is a holy city to them
All have a holy book
All have a place of worship
Muhammad's pilgrimage from Mecca to Medina
Hijrah
List 3 countries that are majority Sunni Muslims
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Turkey
Qatar
United Arab Emirates
What is the percentage of income needed to fulfill "Zakat", what if you do not have a stable income?
2.5%
You can make items, clothing, food, or anything to give back to the community.
This invention was crucial to understanding the human body better, leading to more expertise for this profession
Surgery
1). Abu Bakr
2). Umar
3). Uthman
4). Ali
Islamic Law
Shari'a
List at least 2 countries that are predominantly Shi'a Muslims
Iran
Iraq
Kuwait
Yemen
Azerbaijan
How long is Ramadan? Is it the same time every year? If not, explain why it is not.
Ramadan is 1 month long.
The Islamic calendar is lunar, which rotates the holiday every year.
These two inventions go hand-in-hand with Prophet Muhammad's example of practicing cleanliness
Soap
Toothbrush
While performing Hajj in Mecca, how many times are you supposed to walk around the Kaaba
7