Islam Flashcards

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1
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Who was the founder of Islam?

A

Muhammad

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Where and when was Muhammad born

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Mecca in 570 AD

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3
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When did he become an orphan?

A

At age 6

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4
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What mountain did Muhammad visit on the Night of Power and Excellence.

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Mount Hira

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5
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When did Muhammad visit Mount Hira

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610 AD

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6
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Why did Muhammad visit Mount Hira

A

To find peace and be alone

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7
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Who appeared to Muhammad on Mount Hira

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Angel Gabriel

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8
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What did Angel Gabriel say to Muhammad

A

Your Lord is the most Generous

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9
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Who was Muhammad’s first believer and follower?

A

His wife

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10
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Name of Muhammad’s wife?

A

Khadja

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11
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What is a prophet?

A

A person chosen to give people a message from God

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12
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Where did Muhammad start preaching?

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Mecca

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13
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Where did Muhammad flee to

A

Medina

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14
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What is the journey Muhammad took from Mecca to Medina called?

A

Hijra

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15
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What does Hijra mark?

A

The beginning of Islam

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16
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Where was the first Muslim community born?

A

Medina

17
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What happened when Muhammad returned to Mecca?

A

He returned with an army and took over Mecca

18
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When did Muhammad die and at what age?

A

At 62 in 632AD

19
Q

What is a creed?

A

A creed is a statement that sums up a religions deeply held Beliefs

20
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What are the six main Muslim beliefs?

A

Belief in Allah, Belief in angels, Belief in the sacred text, Belief in prophets and Belief in a Day of Judgement.

21
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Shahadah

A

Reciting the Muslim profession of faith

22
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Salat

A

Praying five times a day

23
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Zakat

A

Donating to charity

24
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Sawm

A

Fasting during Ramadan

25
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Hajj

A

Pilgrimage to Mecca

26
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What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

A

Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, Sawm and Hajj.

27
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What is the holiest month in the Muslim year?

A

Murrham

28
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Name the two main Muslim festivals?

A

Eid Al-Fitr and Eid-ut-Adha.