Vocab
grounded in the events from the Prophet’s life and is a divine designation of the Imam
Imamat
Community working together to build a new city, people in groups discussing things together, not as much poverty
Madinah
First Imam-Caliph of the Fatimid empire
Imam al-Mahdi
What is the cube-shaped building in Mecca that Muslims face during prayer?
Kaaba
What is the color of an emerald?
Green
a state/dynasty under the leadership of a caliph, who is considered both a religious and pollical ruler; involves leading the Ummah without divine designation
Caliphate
what is the name of the mosque and learning center that was established in Cairo
al azhar
Who was the first caliph after Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) passed away?
Abu Bakr
What is the night called when the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad
Laylat al-Qadr
What colors are the stars on the American flag?
White
Longest river in the world, flows through the heart of Egypt and ends in the Mediterranean Sea
Nile River
Birthplace of the last Prophet (PBUH)
Mecca
Last prophet, received the Revelation from Allah, Allah's messenger
Prophet Muhammad
What is the name of the angel who delivered Allah’s messages to the prophets?
Angel Gabriel
Where is the Great Pyramid of Giza?
Egypt
Used for measuring the water levels of the Nile
Kilometer
capital of Egypt
cairo
second caliph after the Prophet and leader of the Umayyads
Hazrat Umar
What is the name of the cave where the Prophet used to worship?
Cave Hira
What kind of animal was Abu in Aladdin?
Monkey
Political and religious leader during Fatimid times
Imam-caliph
Pirate-filled body of water
Mediterranean Sea
4th caliph after the Prophet
Hazrat Ali
What is fasting in Ramadan?
Abstaining from food and drink from dawn until sunset.
Who built the pyramids?
Egyptians