Divine Creatures
This beast took the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca, to Jerusalem, up to heaven, and completely back again in one night. Was is the creature called?
Buraq
What is the Hijrah?
The escape of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina. The event is year 1 in the Muslim calendar.
In the Bible, he had many sons, and became the first Father of the Jewish people. Who is he?
Abraham
Before Islam, this was a site of pilgrimage at Mecca is where people would worship their various gods. After Islam, it became the most holy site of their religion. What is it?
The Kabba
In Judaism, this is THE PROPHET. There is none considered greater, since (in the bible) he gave Israel their laws and delivered them from Egypt.
Moses
In the Bible, God is never alone, but holds a Divine Court with "the Benei Elohim". What does this literally mean?
Sons of God
What dynasty saw the Golden Age of Islam?
the Abbasid Dynasty
He was the first caliph to rule after the death of Muhammad. He was also Muhammad's father-in-law. What was his name?
Abu Bakr
This is a government that is ruled by religion, or religious leaders according to particular religious rules.
Theocracy
This city became the first location for the Muslim community. What is it?
Medina
These creatures are more like divine beasts before the throne of God. At times they are seen pulling God’s throne like a chariot pulled by horses. They also move as a block, have 6-wings, and 4-faces. What are they called?
The Cherubim or chayot or Living Creatures
This place made Bagdad the center of learning and education. Here, studies in science, math, philosophy, translation, and literature bloomed. What was it called?
The House of Wisdom
These are the first three Biblical kings over Israel. They supposedly reigned as kings during the United Kingdom. Who are they?
Saul, David, Solomon
What two things must be confessed according to the shahada?
1. There is no God but Allah
2. Muhammad is his prophet
What are the two types of Muslim? Who are they and what do they believe?
Shia:accept only the descendants of Muhammad as the true rulers of Islam.
Sunni: Muslims leaders do not have to be related to the prophet.
These are beautiful women/maidens that await the devout Muslim in Paradise (Heaven). They are described as being young, beautiful, doe-eyed women, who are described as being without free will, and they obey their master in all things, and do their commands with joy!
The Houris or Houri
Why is the Merneptah Stele significant?
This artifact is the first and earliest mention of a people called Israel. (late 13th century BCE)
The Bible calls him Messiah; this is because he freed the Israelite captives in exile, and allowed them to rebuild Jerusalem and its temple. Who is this?
Cyrus the Great
What does zakat require?
Required to help those less fortunate, making a practice of giving part of their wealth to the poor.
As opposed to Monotheism or Polytheism, the Bible teaches this: many gods exist, but Jewish people only worship one God. What is this concept called?
Monolatry
These are described as spinning wheels or spinning spheres, covered with eyes. They most likely form the wheels under Yahweh's chariot. What are they called?
The Ophanim
From the 9th century BCE, this artifact shows evidence of an Israel that is moving towards the worship of Yahweh alone. The inscription comes from Moab. What is the inscription called?
The Mesha Stone
In the Bible, this king brought reforms that pushed Israel towards exclusive worship of Yahweh at Jerusalem, as well as published large portions of the Torah. Who was this king?
King Josiah
This is literally, "the clear, well-trodden path to water". Islam understands this as the will of Allah. What is it called?
Shariah
According to Jewish tradition, Enoch became this Angel that stood in the place of Yahweh, baring God's authority. What was his name?
Metatron