origins of Islam

Where did Islam originate?

• The Arabian Peninsula

• The Balkan Peninsula

• The Italian Peninsula

Which of the following is the central teaching of Islam?

• Allah will grant life in paradise to all who obey him

• Allah is the only God and Muhammad is his prophet

• On the final day, Allah will judge all people

• Muslims must wash before praying to be pure before Allah

What is the holy text of Islam that is written in Arabic?

• Qur'an (Koran)

• Bible

• Torah

• Vedas

What is the holy month of Islam called?

• Qur'an

• Ramadan

• Hajj

• Zakat

Where did Islam have its origin?

• Islam first emerged in Mecca, a city in Arabia in the Middle East.
• Canaan, later called the Land of Israel
• Judea, it had once been a part of the ancient Kingdom of Israel
• Egypt, near the ancient pyramids

What happened after Muhammad and his followers returned to Mecca in 630 C.E.?

• They reclaimed the city and established Islam as the dominant faith in Saudi Arabia.
• They were defeated and forced to return to Medina.
• They decided to return to worshiping the pagan gods like the rest of the population.
• They converted to Christianity.

What is the Qu'ran?

• The Muslim holy book, which contains the word of God as revealed to Muhammad.
• The daily prayer all Muslims must say five times a day.
• The Muslim house of worship that they attend every week.
• The holiest of Muslim holidays where they fast from sunup to sundown.

How does Islam rank in number of followers, compared to other world religions?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What year was Islam founded?

• 610

• 290

• 570

• 700

Where do Muslims need to make a pilgrimage to once in their life?

• Damascus

• Baghdad

• Mecca

• Jerusalem