Islamic Vocabulary
A sacred book of religious writing of Islam.
Qur'an
What is Makkah
An important religious site where Muhamad was born
Muhammad spent time alone here praying and heard a voice.
A cave outside the city?
Oasis
An area of wet fertile land
How many NBA championships did Michael Jordan win with the Chicago Bulls?
6
Caliph
The highest ruler of Islam, not necessarily a religious ruler.
Christians and Jews were known as this by Arabs.
"People of the book"
What profession was Muhammad
Trader
large hills naturally constructed of drifting sand.
Sand dunes
Which baseball player holds the record for the most home runs in a single season?
Barry Bonds
A code of law for Muslims to abide by in their daily lives.
Shariah
The group who believed that Ali was Muhammad’s rightful heir.
The Shia?
What were the values Muhammad preached
Compassion, Honesty, and Justice.
The leader of an Arab desert tribe.
Sheikh?
In the movie Finding Nemo, what kind of fish is Nemo?
Clown Fish
A group of people that trade and travel together.
Caravan
How many Pillars are part of the Islam Faith.
5
Fighting took place between Muhammad's followers and what group?
The Makkans
The first new caliphs were known as this and governed from the city of Damascus from 661 to 750.
The Umayyads?
Which pop superstar debuted his signature “Moonwalk” dance in 1983?
Michael Jackson
jihad
A holy war based on the religion of Islam.
A group who accepted the rule of Umayyad caliphs.
The Sunni
What were the ages of Muhammad and his wife.
25 and 40
What was the prominent religious belief in the Arabian Peninsula before Muhamad's revelations.
Polytheism
Which pop singer’s real name is Robyn Fenty?
Rihanna.