Why was Muhammad not happy with the traders of Mecca?
They worshipped many Gods and were greedy
Name 3 monotheistic religions
Christianity, Judaism, Islam
How many Muslims are there in the world today?
Almost 2 billion
What was Muhammad told in the revelation?
There is only 1 God Allah & Muhammad was chosen as his messenger
What is a shrine?
A place that’s considered holy because it is associated with someone/something holy.
Why did Muhammad & his followers leave Mecca?
Powerful traders wanted him to stop preaching
What is the night of the revelation known as?
Night of power & excellence
What does the Hijra mark?
Beginning of Islam & first day of Islamic calendar
What is the name of God in Islam?
Allah
Where is Mecca?
Saudi Arabia
Where was Muhammad born?
Mecca
What are the followers of Islam called?
Muslims
What did Muhammad do when he returned to Mecca?
God rid of all idols at the Ka’aba and made it a shrine to Allah
Where did Muhammad & his followers go?
Medina
What is the journey from Mecca to Medina known as?
The Hijra
Where did the revelation happen?
Cave of Hira
What is a prophet?
Somone who is called by God to receive an important message and preach it to people
What is a founder?
First person who started or introduced a religion to the world
Name 1 message that Allah wanted Muhammad to spread
People must worship only Allah, listen to Muhammad the chosen messenger, live a good life & be kind, any wrongdoing in this life will be punished in the next
Where did Muhammad go to pray for answers?
Cave of Hira
What is a revelation?
A vision, dream or voice in which God reveal’s himself or makes himself known
Who appeared to Muhammad?
Angel Jibril
What does polytheistic mean?
Worshipping many God's or idols
What is the Ka'aba?
Building at the holiest Mosque and shrine/site in Islam
Who is the founder of Islam?
Muhammad
What does monotheistic mean?
Belief in only 1 god
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