Geography & The Arabian Peninsula
This landform is described as a 'land bridge' or 'crossroad' connecting Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Arabian Peninsula
Before his religious calling, Muhammad worked in this profession for a wealthy widow named Khadijah.
Trader
This is the holy book of Muslims, considered the 'true word of Allah' only when written in Arabic.
Qur'an
Known as Shahada, this is the first pillar of Islam.
Declaration of Faith
This term refers to the 622 AD 'flight' or migration from Mecca to Yathrib.
Hijrah
These nomadic Arab groups were organized into clans and tribes to provide security in harsh desert conditions.
Bedouins
At age 40, Muhammad heard the voice of this Angel, who told him he was the messenger of Allah.
Gabriel
Islam is categorized as one of these three 'faiths,' alongside Judaism and Christianity, because they all worship the same God.
Abrahamic
This term refers to the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim is encouraged to make.
Hajj
After Muhammad moved there, the city of Yathrib was renamed to this.
Medina
This animal was the primary mode of transport for goods like spices, incense, and silk along trade routes.
Camels
Muhammad is considered the 'last and greatest' in a series of these, which includes Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.
Prophets
This oldest standing Islamic monument in Jerusalem marks where Muhammad is believed to have ascended to heaven.
Dome of the Rock
Muslims are forbidden from consuming these two specific items.
Alcohol & Pork
This is the Arabic word for the unified community of Muslims, Jews, and Arabs that Muhammad formed.
Umma
Traders would stop here to add idols to be worshiped along with many other gods and spirits.
Ka'aba
This is the year Muhammad died, just two years after returning to and reclaiming Mecca.
632
This class of religious teachers and scholars applies Muhammad’s teachings to everyday life.
Ulma
The pillar known as Zakat refers to this charitable act.
Almsgiving
In the city of Medina, Muhammad served as these three types of leaders.
Political, Religious, & Military
These two major empires had permanent trade routes connecting with the Arabian Peninsula.
Byzantine & Persian
Muhammad became distressed by this specific religious practice common in his time, leading him to fast and meditate.
Idol Worship
The Qur'an is often viewed as a 'sequel' to these two other religious texts.
Torah & Gospels
Muslims are expected to perform the pillar of Salah this many times daily.
Five
Muhammad was initially met with hostility in Mecca because people feared Islam would hurt the city's status as a center for these two things.
Trading & Pilgrimage