Fast & Curious: Islam

Why is the city of Mecca important in Muslim tradition?

• 1. Most Muslims today live there.

• 1. It was the birthplace of Muhammad.

Why is the Qur’an the holy book of Islam?

• 1. It records the words of God spoken by Gabriel to Muhammad.

• 1. It tells the story of Muhammad's life and death.

Before Muhammad was born, the people of Arabia were united by_______.

• 1. a single social class.

• 1. a common language.

What action by Muhammad in Medina made that city important to his followers?

• 1. He tore down the city walls and destroyed the ancient shrines.

• 1. He lived there while he drew more people to Islam.

Islam, Judaism, and Christianity have much in common including_______.

• 1. the same people in their sacred texts.

• 1. the same dietary restrictions.

A chart listing the Five Pillars of Islam would include which of the following?

• 1. Give to the needy.

• 1. Study the Qur'an.

Why did Muslims who conquered non-Muslims usually leave them free to practice their own religion?

• 1. The Qur'an forbade forcing others to convert.

• 1. Islam prohibited the enslavement of non-Muslims.

The holy book of the religion of Islam.

• Qur'an

• Hadith

A man born around 570 C.E. who taught the faith of Islam.

• Abraham

• Muhammad

A person who follows the Islamic faith.

• Muslim

• Hajj