Muhammad's Early Life
Around what year was Muhammad born?
570 CE
Where did Muhammad go to pray regularly?
Mount Hira
What is the Hijra?
Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Medina
How many years after the Hijra did Muhammad return to Mecca?
Seven years
What is the main religious source for Islam?
The Qur'an
What happened to Muhammad's parents when he was young?
His father died before he was born and his mother died when he was six
Why did Muhammad dislike the worship at the Ka'ba at that time?
People worshiped many gods
Why did people in Mecca oppose Muhammad?
They were making money dishonestly
In what year did Muhammad return to Mecca?
629 CE
What stone structure was located in the middle of Mecca?
The Ka'ba
Who cared for Muhammad after his parents died?
His grandfather then his uncle
Who appeared to Muhammad during the Night of Power?
The Angel Gabriel
What did the people of Mecca try to do to Muhammad
Kill him
How did Muhammad and his followers enter Mecca?
Peacefully
Where did Muhammad travel for business?
Palestine
What job did Muhammad learn and become well known for?
Merchant
What message did Gabriel give Muhammad?
There is only one God, Allah
In what year did Muhammad leave Mecca?
622 CE
What happened to the idols inside the Ka'ba?
They were removed
What is the Sunnah?
They way of the Prophet - his words and actions
Who did Muhammad marry?
Khadijah
What special role was Muhammad given?
He was chosen as Allah's messenger/prophet
What important Islamic development happened in Medina?
The first mosque was built
What did the Ka'ba become after Muhammad's return?
A shrine to Allah
What is the Hadith?
Collections of stories, traditions, and sayings of Muhammad.