Holy Sites & Locations
The place of worship for Muslims.
What is a mosque?
The Arabic term for the annual pilgrimage to Mecca.
What is the Hajj?
The collection of teachings and writings formed after Muhammad’s death.
What is the Qur'an?
The city where Muhammad was born and began preaching.
What is Mecca?
This leader was the first caliph after Muhammad’s death.
Who is Abu-Bakr?
This cube structure in Mecca is considered Islam's holiest monument.
What is the Kaaba?
This title was given to the Islamic leaders after the death of Muhammad.
What is a Caliph?
The month of fasting where Muslims do not eat from dawn and dusk.
What is Ramadan?
The term for people who practice Islam.
Who are Muslims?
This man was the fourth caliph and the cousin of Muhammad.
Who is Ali?
This desert region serves as a "land bridge" between Africa, Asia, and Europe.
What is the Arabian Peninsula?
This term refers to the desert nomads of the Arabian Peninsula.
Who are the Bedouins?
The two items are Muslims not allowed to consume.
What are alcohol and pork?
The official language of the Qur'an.
What is Arabic?
The fee non-Muslims paid to maintain their own religion and avoid military duties.
What is a poll tax?
Formerly known as Yathrib, Muhammad and his followers moved this city for hijrah.
What is Medina?
The Arabic term, meaning "striving" or "struggle".
What is Jihad?
The number of times each day a Muslim is to pray toward Mecca.
What is five?
This branch of Islam with the majority of the world's Muslims.
Who are the Sunni?
This third caliph is known for creating a standard version of the Qur'an.
Who is Uthman?
Located in Jerusalem, this is the oldest standing Islamic monument.
What is the Dome of the Rock?
The name for the community of all Muslims.
What is the Ummah?
The Arabic translation for “God”.
What is Allah?
The place where Muhammad heard the voice of the Angel Gabriel.
What is the Mountain of Light?
The man who exists/is important in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Who is Abraham?