Islam Flashcards
Misconceptions of Arab and Islam
Arab is an ethnicity, Islam is a religion
What are the followers of Islam called
Muslims and Islamics.
Who is the start of Islam
Muhammad
Is Muhammad a savior?
No, he is a Prophit
Mecca
Rich market town with many trade routes, and a religious center
What is the Night of Destiny
He married a rich trader, went to a cave, and heard angel Gabriel calling him to be a messenger of god
Was Jesus a Savior?
NO, just a special Prophit
How did Muhammad almost get killed
He threatens to tear down the shops in Mecca that don’t agree with his religion
Where did he run
He ran to Media, (rivals) they won.
What do they pray to
Kaaba, (medeorite)
Quran
Sacred text, and Direct word of Allah
Who were the prophets
Abraham, Moses, and Jesus
How to get to “heaven:
Follow the Quran, and stand before god to be judged.
What did they say at the beginning of every prayer
There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his messanger
How many times a day did they pray
5
What were they required to do with their money
Charity to the poor
What is the Holy month of Ramadan?
They would fast from sunrise to sunset, and eat a lot after sunset. It was in the summer.
The Hajj
Religious Pilgrimage to mecca, they are expected to go to it if they can afford it
Who did they worship
Allah
