Muhammed And islam Flashcards
Why did the people of Mecca not approve of Muhammad’s teachings?
The people of Mecca couldn’t come to grips with the fact that there was only one God. They also didn’t want to leave there ways of gambling, tricking, drinking and prostitution behind.
What is Hijrah?
It means the departure and marks the beginning of the Islamic calander
Muhammad’s departure was so important because
he was able to spread the faith to another region, and that he had enough followers to return and purify Mecca
What does Muslim mean?
One who submits to Allah
How many Muslims are there?
1.57billion
Where did Islam originate from?
6th century, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
How many times do Muslims pray?
Five
How many names are there for God?
99
Who is Muhammad?
The founder of Islam and the High prophet.
What language do Muslims pray in?
Arabic
When was M born?
570CE
When did he marry Khadija?
25
How many kids did he have?
6, four daughters and two sons
Where did he seek solitude?
In a cave in mount hira, outskirts of Mecca
When was he reached by an angel
During Ramadan an angel said to him Recite in the name of thy Lord who created man from a clot Recite in the name of thy Lord who taught by the pen taught men what they knew not. There is only one God
