Arabic Words
It means "blue"
What is "azraq"?
This parent died before Muhammad was even born
What is "his father"?
He inherited his father's wealth and handsome good looks, and became the third Khalifa
Who was Othman?
A black cube which was originally built maybe by Adam but definitely by Abraham
What is the kaaba?
The city fathers of Medina invited Muhammad to become their judge, mayor, general, and mediator. From what city did Muhammad come?
Mecca
It is the Arabic name for "The (only) God"
What is Allah?
The geographical feature in which Muhammad first heard the Divine Voice
What is a "cave"?
This experience while he was alone with the beautiful night sky convinced Othman of this fact about the universe
What is "there must be a God out there" ?
The leaders of Mecca's clans refused to let Muhammad and his thousands of unarmed followers into the city for a pilgrimage now, but told them they could come again in this period of time.
What is "a year" or "next year"?
The verses of what Holy Book which were revealed in Medina were much more practical and specific (like the ones about inheritance fractions) than the ones revealed in Mecca
What is the Qur'an?
It's the color of the grass growing in front of the school
What is akhdar?
Before he became a prophet, this was Muhammad's profession
What is "Merchant" or "Caravan Trader"?
It was the result of Othman helping a group of muslims escape persecution in Arabia by escaping to Abyssinia (Ethiopia, a Christian kingdom)
What is "wealth," "money," "increased prosperity," "increased import business," etc. ?
The main source of business revenue for Meccans was this particular tourist trade
What is "pilgrimage"?
The muslims who came with Muhammad from Mecca were called The Immigrants. What were the local muslims called?
What are "The Helpers"?
It's the name for someone who follows Islam
What is "muslim"?
This woman was Muhammad's employer, and fell in love with him, then proposed marriage, which Muhammad accepted.
Who was "Khadijah"?
When his wife in Mecca divorced him, he married two daughters of this famous Arabian leader
Who was/is "Muhammad"?
Because of this custom, Mecca can be considered the center of the world
What is "prayer facing Mecca"?
Originally called Yathrib, this city became known as The City of the Prophet, and then just The City.
What is Medina?
It means "surrender" to God, or "submit" to the will of God instead of your own
What is "Islam"?
He was Muhammad's uncle, the father of 'Ali, and Muhammad's protector during his youth and young adulthood
Who was "Abu Talib"?
He set scholars at the task of producing a single, definitive, official edition of this book for all time to come.
What is the Qur'an?
The kaaba or cube in the center of the Haram Mosque in Mecca is draped in velvet curtains of this color
what is black (or aswad) ?
This geographical feature, much prized in the desert, is the reason that Medina is located where it is.
What is an oasis?