Muhammad & The Qur'an
40 years old
At what age did Muhammad become a prophet?
The Arabic word for the Muslim Community
Ummah
The 11th Century
By what century did large numbers of Christians convert to Islam?
29
How old is Mr. Flye?
The Nigh of Power and Excellence is a name for...
When Muhammed received his first revelation from God?
Muslims believe strongly in taking care of those less fortunate. In Arabic, this pillar of faith is known as...
What is Zakat?
This is the name for the Islamic legal and moral system.
What is Sharia?
These were a series of 8 military invasions, led by Christians, throughout the 11th and 13th centuries to claim the Holy Land from Muslims.
What were the Crusades?
Finish the phrase: "The dude..."
Abides
Muslims trace their heritage back to which prophet?
Abraham (aka Ibrahim)
During its dynasty, the Umayyad Empire conquered which two Empires?
Who were the Byzantine (Roman) and Persian (Assyrian)?
Name the Five Pillars of Islamic faith (in English). +300 points for Arabic names
Shahada - Faith
Salah - Prayer
Zakat - Charity
Sawm - Fasting
Hajj - Pilgrimage
Which city within the Ottoman Empire became an international center for power, art, culture, and innovation?
What is Istanbul?
This class started out as an after school club 4 whole years ago by PI and M.E.Ch.A. students.
What is Theory of Knowledge?
Muhammad was known for combining these two things.
This is the major difference between Shiia Islam and Sunni Islam
What is who was supposed to take over after Muhammad?
This is the reason (theologically) for why women cover themselves.
Because men cannot control themselves, that women are "higher", more focused then men. Veiling allows women to be treated as equals within Muslim society because men are not tempted to sexualize them.
People who are Jewish or Christian are known as...
People of the Book
This was going to be the original name of Portland, but a coin tossed ruled it out
What is Boston?
This angel told Muhammad to recite the Qur'an and be the messenger of Allah.
Who is Gabriel?
These people were leaders who combined religious and political leadership, especially during the Umayyad era.
What is a Caliph?
Where is Saudi Arabia?
The Islamic Empire spread into Europe via this country
Where is Spain?
Name everyone in this room.
Ruby, Cyrus, Nick, Nick, Breely, Maria, Henry, Elsa, Chris, Alejandro, Claire, Averi, Kalid, Anabely, Deja, Denis, Amairani, Jacob, Emma, Rory, Dylan, and John