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Beginnings of Islam

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  • Where was the roots or origins of Islam?
    The Arabian Peninsula
  • Why did people call Muhammad al-Amin?
    He was trustworthy
  • In 610 C.E., Muhammad went into a cave to pray where he received his calling to be the messenger or prophet of God. Who was the angel that delivered this message?
    Gabriel
  • Who was Khadijah? Include her occupation for full points.
    Khadijah was the first wife of Muhammad. She ran a trading business.
  • What is monotheism?
    The belief in a single God
  • In what city was Muhammad born?
    Mecca (Makkah)
  • Why did Muhammad and his followers leave Mecca on a journey known as hijrah to move to Yathrib?
    Muslims were under attack and the people of Yathrib ask them to move to the city to help bring peace and protection.
  • What is the story of the Night Journey in the Quran?
    A winged horse took Muhammad to Jerusalem where he prayed with the earlier prophets.
  • What is a clan?
    A group of related people
  • What is polytheism?
    People who believe in many gods
  • What is a convert?
    A person who adopts new beliefs, especially those of a religious faith.
  • How did the fight between the Meccans and Muslims end?
    Muhammad's army marched on the city and the Meccans surrendered without a battle.
  • Why was Mecca so prosperous?
    Merchants brought in goods, trade with other lands, and pilgrims visited the Ka'ba to worship.
  • In the late 6th Century C.E., there was no central government in Arabia. Instead, Arabs pledged loyalty to their clans and large groups of people called what?
    Tribes
  • Who was Abu Talib and what did he teach Muhammad?
    His uncle was a merchant and head of his family's clan. He taught him about trading journeys
  • Why did the powerful clans of Mecca start a boycott against Muhammad's followers? What was the result?
    The Meccans wanted Muhammad's followers to give up Islam by cutting off their business but it did not work
  • What does the word "Muslim" mean? And what is the holy book that Muslim follow?
    Those who surrender to Islam and the Quran
  • Initially, how did most Meccans react to Muhammad's message about Islam and why?
    Most Meccans rejected his teachings because they did not want to share their wealth (Muhammad spoke of giving to the poor)
  • How did Muhammad learn Arab traditions such as helping orphans and the needy?
    His mother sent him to temporary live with a nomad family who taught him the traditions.
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