Arabia in 16th century
Before Muhammad were people in Arabian peninsula monotheist or polytheist?
polytheist
Explain what happened to Muhammad's dad and mom?
Dad died before he was born, mom died when he returned from desert he was 6.
Whom did Muhammad encounter when he was in a cave?
Angel Gabriel
Who were the first two Caliphs?
1. Abu Bakr his father in law
2. Caliph Umar a good friend of Muhammad
What is the first Pillar? Explain
Which prophet asked Arabians to build the Kabah?
Abraham
When/Where did Muhammad learn about values and being a good person?
At a very young age, before 6, in the desert with the Nomads.
Who was the first Muslim convert?
His wife, Khadijah
Who were Caliphs 3 and 4?
3. Caliph Uthman of Umayyad, official version of Qur'an
4. Ali Ibn Abi Talib, Muhammad's cousin
What is the Second Pillar? Explain
Salat, Daily Ritual Prayer. Muslims are called to prayer 5 times a day. They can do it in a mosque or anywhere else.
What is the lesser Jihad?
An external struggle against oppression.
Instead of a central government, what kind of government did Arabians have?
small clans, tribes, gangs, the stronger ruled the weaker ones
Where was Muhamma born?
In Mecca
What are two reasons why Muhammad's teachings were met with rejection?
1. Tribe leaders did not want to share wealth.
2. They did not want to give up many gods.
3. They feared M would get lots of power.
4. Many said he was a liar.
5. Strong tribe leaders did no believe all were equal.
What is the Qur'an? What is the source of the information?
The Qur'an includes the words of allah as they were recited by Angel Gabriel.
What is the Third Pillar? Explain
Zakat, Charity- Purification. Share your wealth to control greed. Help for the poor. It can be used for many things.
What is the greater Jihad?
The fight against evil within oneself.
How was the land in Arabia?
Very dry, hard for agriculture, not good for farming
Which two people took care of him after his Mom's death?
First, his grandfather then his Uncle Abu Talib.
Where did Muhammad and his followers go escaping from Meccan aggressions?
Medina
What is the Sunnah? What is the source of the information?
The Sunnah are examples of Muhammad's behavior and teachings, Muhammad is the source
What is the Fourth Pillar? Explain
Siyam or Sawm, fasting. Fast for an entire month, the 9th month of the Islamic Calendar, it is called Ramadan.
What is the Shari'ah?
The search to understand God's law, it depends on the Qur'an and Sunnah. It is the Islamic law that guides Muslim life. It tells you what to do and not to do.
Arabs did not feel united but what did they share?
language, poetry, music, traditions, beliefs
Explain why he married Khadija, talk about his work?
Muhhamad became a good trader, he was very honest called Al Amin. When he was 25, one of his clients, Khadija was happy with his work and proposed to him (she was a widow). They had several children. Fatima the most important.
What did Muhammad do to idols in the Kabbah when he returned to Mecca?
Why are the Qur'an and Sunnah so important?
What is the Fifth Pillar? Explain
Hajj, pilgrimigae to the holy city of Mecca. In the 12th month of the Islamic year millions of Muslims who can physically and financially go to Mecca. It is only once in a lifetime.
How does the Shari'ah help Muslims?
It helps Muslims decide on several conflicts: commercial, criminal, family, inheritence of law, etc