Why did Muhammad leave Mecca and travel to Medina (Yathrib)?
Islam! The people of Mecca were not ready to accept Muhammad's word.
Muhammad was orphaned when he was very young. Did this make him angry at others, or more accepting of others?
More accepting...he actually felt bad for those that were not privileged.
Why is Islam so popular to converters?
The religion supports equality of all, despite status.
Muhammad received a revelation (message) from what angel? And whose message was it?
Muhammad received a message from the angel Gabriel, who was a messenger of Allah (God).
Before being united under one god, the Bedouin tribes fought a lot and worshipped many idols. True or false?
True
What are the 3 monotheistic religions?
Christianity, Islam, Judaism
Do the 3 monotheistic religions share the same God?
Yes they do, although they each have their own name for that God.
The Old Testament (part of religious text) is believed by which of the monotheistic religions?
All of them...Christianity, Islam and Judaism.
Which is the newest of the monotheistic religions?
Islam
Typically, Christians worship in a church, and Jews worhip in a temple. Where do Muslims worship?
In a mosque
Islam is a religion based on completely new ideas. True or False.
False. Islam is based on the teachings of Judaism and Christianity, with additional teachings added.
Muslims fast for a month. This month is named for the time that the Quran was revealed. What is that month called?
Ramadan
Devoted Muslims pray 5 times a day in the direction of what city?
Mecca
What is the pillar that requires a trip to the Middle East?
Hajj- the pilgrimage to Mecca
What is the difference between Sunnis and Shi'ites?
They disagree on who should lead the Muslims since Muhammad's death...Shi'ites believe the leader must be a descendant of Muhammad's.
What is this and why is it important?
The Kaaba...it is the holy place Muslims worship.
The Quran refers to Christians as people of the _________.
The Book. Meaning the Bible.
According to the Quran, why are women supposed to cover themselves?
To stay pure and not tempt men that aren't their husband.
During hajj, Muslims all wear the same type of clothing. Why do they do this?
To show equality and absence of social stature (one of Muhammad's original beliefs).
About how many people travel to Mecca each year to complete the hajj?
3-4 million people
What is a Muslim?
Someone that practices the religion Islam.
This is the pilgrimage, or religious trip to Mecca, that millions of Muslims take once in their lifetime.
Hajj
The term jihad is often associated with acts of terrorism as an act against non-believers of Islam. What does the term actually mean?
Struggle (In the sense that Muslims must struggle to be devoted to the religion of Islam) or an act in the name of Allah
What is the difference between monotheistic and polytheistic?
monotheistic = 1 god
polytheistic = many gods
What does a Muezzin do in relation to Muslim prayer?
Calls to them, or announces, prayer time.