The Prophet Muhammad Flashcards
How did Mecca get its wealth?
Through trade
What is a clan?
A group of related families
What is a polytheist?
a person who believes in more than one god
What is a tribe?
a social group that shares a common ancestry, leadership, and traditions.
Where was Muhammad born?
Mecca
Who raised Muhammad for the majority of his childhood?
His Grandfather, Abd al-Muttalib
Where was Muhammad when he claimed to have visited the angel Gabriel?
Hira Cave
What was the main message Gabriel supposedly told Muhammad?
He is the messenger of God.
What is Islams holy book?
the Qur’an
Why did the Makkan leaders reject Muhammad’s teachings?
They did not want to share there wealth and feared Muhammad would gain political power.
What journey does the Qur’an claim Muhammad took?
The night Journey
What did Muhammad supposedly do during the night Journey?
Rode a winged horse to Jerusalem, prayed with other prophets and went through 7 levels of heaven to meet god.
Why did Muhammad move to Madinah?
For protection
What is a caliph?
A title taken by Muslim rulers who claimed religious authority to rule
What is a province?
A division of a country or an empire.
Who was the first caliph?
Abu Bakr, Muhammad’s friend and father in law.
What are the names of the 2 Muslim groups/
Sunni and Shi’a
What is a dynasty?
A line of rulers descended from the same family
What is a garrison?
A place where a group of soldiers is stationed for defensive purposes.
