Islam Flashcards
Do Muslims have pictures of Muhammed?
No but they have a description of him
What is the description muslims have of Muhammed?
Handsome
Medium height
Thick black hair and beard
Wide forehead
Heavy eyebrows
Large dark eyes, long lashes
Wide chest and shoulders
Where and when was Muhammed born?
570CE in Mecca (now Saudi Arabi)
Where did Muhammed live most of his life?
Mecca
What was Muhammed’s family situation?
His father died weeks before he was born.
His mum died when he was 6.
His grandfather cared for him for 2 years until he died.
What was his job?
A shepherd
What was his character?
Hard working and honest.
What was Muhammed’s achievement regarding the black stone?
The Ka’bah was where the black stone was kept, ths Ka’bah was damaged by heavy rain and 4 tribes repaired it but argued over who would replace the black stone.
Muhammed came up with the idea to place the black stone on a cloth and the leader of all 4 tribes held a corner so they all replced the stone and were all happy.
Where did Muhammed go to meditate?
A cave on mount Hira
