Category 1
Where was Muhammad's birthplace?
Mecca
The belief in only one god is ___________.
Monotheism
What was Muhammad doing and where was he when the angel Gabriel told him "You are the messenger of God?"
He was meditating in a cave.
What 3 main principles did Muhammad teach when he preached to the Makkans?
People must worship one God (Allah)
All believers in God are equal
The rich should share their wealth
Why are their no paintings or statues of Muhammad during his lifetime?
During this holy month, Muslims take part in fasting as a sign of discipline, sacrifice and faith.
Tell me two of the principles that fall under the 5 Pillars
Testimony of faith
Daily Prayer
Paying the poor (helping the needy)
Not partaking of food and drink during Ramadan
Pilgrimage to Mecca
What is the holy book of Islam called?
Quran or Koran
What was the name of the angel who told Muhammad that he was the "messenger of God?"
Gabriel
Algebra
What is the belief in many gods?
What city is considered a holy city in the Islamic religion?
Jerusalem
According to Islamic tradition, what happened during the Night Journey?
Muhammad prayed with Abraham, Moses, and Jesus and learned about the 7 Levels of Heaven
An Islamic house of worship is called _________.
Mosque or Masjid
Muslims say _____ prayers a day.
Five
List two reasons why people were resistant to Muhammad's teachings
Did not want to worship only one god
Concerns over Muhammad's growing power
If people worshipped only one god, pilgrimages would stop and it would effect trade/business
Did not want to share their wealth
When something is prosperous, it is thriving financially and successful. True or False
True
What does the word "Muslim" mean?
Surrender or "those who surrender to God"
What is the first year of the Muslim calendar?
622 CE
"Allah" is Arabic for _______.
The God
The five important duties of the Islamic faith commanded by God are __________.
The 5 Pillars
Muslims believe in the God named __________.
Allah
Muslims believe that the Koran contains __________.
The words of God and messages from Gabriel
Muhammad's teachings spread to various parts of the world. Name one of those regions.
Spain, Arabia, North Africa, Central Asia, India
How much of the world's population is Muslim?
1/6th