Islam- world history

Front

Definition: Islam إسلام

Back

A religion based on the teachings of the prophet Mohammed which stresses belief in one god (Allah),

Front

What does Islam teach?

Back

That Christians and Jews are people who follow sacred writings.

Front

Definition: Allah الله

Back

Arabic word for God.

Front

 Define: Hijrah الهجرة

Back

622, flight of Muhammad and his followers for Mecca to Medina. Year 1 on Islamic calendar

Front

Define: Muslim مسلم

Back

A follower of Islam, means "one who has submitted"

Front

Who is Muhammad?

Back

Arab religious, social and political leader; founded Islamic religion.

Front

Muhammad began his teachings after he heard...

Back

a voice.

Front

Define: Ka’aba كعبة

Back

The most sacred temple of Islam, located at Mecca.

Front

Persian and Arab scholars borrowed Arabic numbers from which culture and passed them on to Europeans?

Back

Hindu

Front

Define: Pilgrimage الحج

Back

A journey to a place considered sacred for religious purposes.