Islam Flashcards
Where was Muhammad born?
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
What age was Muhammad when he married his wife?
25
What was his wife’s name?
Khadija
How many children did he have?
6
Why did Muhammad become troubled with things going on in Mecca?
Traders were greedy & dishonest, they cheated the poor. Too much time was spent drinking and fighting and women and children were poorly treated
Where did Muhammad go to pray and meditate?
The caves in mount hira
What age was Muhammad when the angel came to him
40
What was the name of the Angel
Gabriel
What is the night the Angel came to Muhammad called?
The night of power and excellence
Why did the traders in Mecca not like Muhammad?
The traders didn’t like Muhammad because he was telling the people not to worship the idols in the ka’ba; most of their business relied on pilgrims coming to visit the ka’ba so if he pilgrims stopped coming it would effect their profits
What year did Muhammad and his followers leave Mecca for medina
622 CE
What is the journey Muhammad took across the desert called?
The Hijra
When was Muhammad born?
570 CE
