Islam Flashcards
What is the Ka’ba????????
Ancient temple to worship God. Made of black stone. The most Holy and important building in Arabia
When was MUHAMMED born?
About the year 570 CE was born in Mecca, in what is now Saudi Arabia
Who was Muhammed looked after
He was looked after by a Bedouin woman. His foster mother. Muhammeds mother died when he was 6 and he was later looked after by an uncle, a merchant. He worked as a sheperd amd nd later worked with camels. Aged 25 he married A widow, Khadijah and had 7 children
What age did muhammed marry Khadijah?
- They had 3 boys and 4 girls
What was in the Kabah
The black stone of Mecca, which pilgrims flocked to,
Why did it seem a good idea for Muhammed to repair the black atone.
People already called him ‘honest one’ so there would be no quarell into him fixing the black stone. No one would complain so the quarells would not turn into a civil war
What was Muhammeds solution into fixing the black wrone
He took a cloak and spread it on the ground. The black stone was placed on top and leaders from each trive took hold of the corners ofnthe clock . Holding tight, they lifted the stone into place then Muhammed slid it into position. From then onwards muhammed spent time meditating
What did Muhammed tell the people of Makkah not to worship
Idols
What was Muhhameds message
There is only one god and he created the worls.
What is a pilgrim
A person who goes on a religious journey. Specific relgious journeys
What does hijira mean
Departure
What is the hijira
The Hijrah was the journey the Islamic prophet Muhammad and his followers took from Mecca to Medina.
What does the abrahamic faith consist of
Jews, Muslims and Christians.
