Religion - Islam
Muhammad and thousands of a Muslims marched into Mecca and peacefully cleared the Kaaba of its idols. It was once more a place of worship to Allah. The religion was established.
What happened in 629?
Muhammad died in medina.
What happened in 632?
They were persecuted and tortured.
What happened to Muhammad and his followers?
Sawm
Fasting ramadan
22 years. From 610 CE to 632 CE. She revealed verses in Arabic and said that Allah had sent her.
For how long did the Angel appear to Muhammad?
Local leaders decided to kill Muhammad. The angel Gabriel told Muhammad to run and he fled to Medina. This is known as the HIJRA.
What happened in 622?
Who were scribes?
Scribes were people paid to write or copy things.
Islam
The religion followed by Muslims. The word 'Islam,' means 'peace by submission or obedience to the will of Allah.
Qur'an
The sacred text of Islam, which Muslims believe is the word of Allah.
Salah
5 times a day. Wudu. Face Mecca. Adhan call to prayer.
What kind of document is the Qu'ran?
A faith document.
Prophet
A person called by God to receive an important message and to preach it to the people.
Revelation
A vision or dream through which God makes himself known to a person and reveals or presents information to them.
Zakah
Charity. Must give 2.5 percent of savings.
No
Could Muhammad read/write?
Shadah
Creed. Before praying. One god and Muhammad is his messenger.
What did he do the year he died?
He reviewed his verses twice.
Migration. Islamic calendar begins from this date.
Hijra
During the last ten days of Ramadan they pray more. Some Muslims believe that angels perform special deeds on this night. In the Qu'ran, this night is described as better than a thousand months.
How do Muslims celebrate the Night of Power and Excellence?
1.3 Billion
How many Muslims are there in the world?
5
How many children did they have?
3
How many phases did the Qu'ran go through?
15 years
How much older than Muhammad was Khadijah?
How did the Qu'ran begin?
It began as an oral piece of work?
What does the Qu'ran contain?
It contains all Muslim beliefs and moral codes.
What is the Sunnah?
It is formed from the Hadith. The Hadith is a collection of traditions of Muhammad. Words, actions, approvals. Looked to for guidance for how they live their lives.
A holy shrine, believed to be built by Abraham and his son Ishmael as the first house of prayer to God.
Kaaba
To accept Muhammad as the messenger of Islam.
Khadijah was the first to what?
How often would Muhammad review his verses?
Once a year
Articles of faith?
One god, angels, prophets, holy scriptures, day of judgement or afterlife, gods will or fate.
Hajj
Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once.
Honest, trustworthy, respected.
Qualities about Muhammad?
Hijra
The event that took place in 622 CE when Muhammad and the Muslims left Mecca. The Islamic calendar begins from this date.
What is the main source of information about Islam?
The Qu'ran
What does the Qu'ran mean?
To read.
Angel Gabriel
What angel appeared to Muhammad?
Iqra, which means to read.
What did Angel Gabriel say to Muhammad?
He was very frightened and went home to Khadijah. They told her cousin, Waraqah, an old Saintly man about it. He told them it was the Angel Gabriel who had appeared to Moses. He told them this meant Muhammad was a prophet.
What did Muhammad do after the Night of Power and Excellence?d
A shepherd and later a businessman.
What did Muhammad work as?
The rich powerful leaders of Mecca became angry. They did not like the way Muhammad told them to stop worshipping idols and leading materialistic lives. They felt threatened by him trying to change things, and tried to bribe him. He remained faithful to Allah.
What happened when Muhammad began preaching?
He married a wealthy widow named Khadijah.
What happened when he was twenty five?
A person who knows the Qu'ran by heart and can recite it.
What is a hifaz?
A vision or dream through which God makes himself known to a person and reveals or presents information to them.
What is a revelation?
To tell people to return to worshipping him, the one true God.
What is one of the most important things Allah told Muhammad to do?
Recording it during the time of revelation
What is the first stage the Qu'ran went through?
The Night of Power and Excellence.
What is the night of his first revelation known as?
Collecting the Qu'ranic Records
What is the second stage the Qu'ran went through?
Making copies of the Qu'ranic records
What is the third stage the Qu'ran went through?
Moral laws needed for them to live good lives.
What would Muhammad teach people?
During the month of Ramadan.
When did he receive his first revelation from God?
Age 6
When did his mother die?
570 CE
When was Muhammad born?
His wealthy merchant uncle.
Who looked after Muhammad after his grandfather?
His grandfather
Who looked after Muhammad for two years after his mother's death?
Abu Bakr
Who was the first Muslim Caliph?
To pray and seek answers.
Why did he go to Mount Hira?
He saw people following many religions and leading selfish lives.
Why was Muhammad unhappy?
