there is only one god - allah - and that muhammad is his prophet
100
list the names all five pillars
belief (faith), prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage (hajj)
100
what provided a model for the duties and the way of life expected of muslims?
the sunnah
100
what do muslims have to do before worshipping?
they wash their hands, mouth, nose, face, arms, head, feet
200
When Muhammad went to meditate in a cave when he was about 40 years old, what did the angel tell him to do?
recite, recite!
200
what was the holy book of islam?
the qur'an
200
what does fasting, the fourth pillar, remind people of?
it reminds muslims of ppl in the world who struggle to get enough food
200
how should people treat guests?
with genorosity
300
list one reason why many arabs didn’t approve of muhammads teachings
they didnt like being told to stop worshipping their gods / the new religion seemed like a threat to ppl who made $ / ppl would become part of a community in which the poor and the wealthy were equal
300
what is the meaning of jihad, stated in the textbook?
to make an effort, or to struggle
the struggle to defend the muslim community
convert ppl to islam
holy war
300
how much do muslims have to give to charity from their savings once a year?
2.5%
300
what do muslims say before prayer?
allahu akbar
300
which direction do muslims face when they pray?
the face the mecca
400
what did muhammads house become?
the first mosque, or building for muslim prayer
400
what are muslims restricted from eating and drinking?
pork and alcohol
400
in the fourth pillar (fasting) what month do muslims fast daily
the holy month of ramadan
400
why does islam affect all aspects of muslims lives?
b/c it makes no distinction between religious beliefs and daily life
400
what are the people who memorize the entire book of qur'an?
the "keepers" of the qur'an
500
what does medina mean in arabic?
the prophets city
500
what did muhammad say would happen on the last day of the world?
god would judge all people
500
what is the most sacred place in mecca?
the kaaba
500
what do muslims have to wear when they visit the kaaba in mecca?
white clothing
500
what was the written record of muhammads words and actions? (the basis for the sunnah)