Origins of Islam

When Sarah did not become pregnant, she offered the services of her maid, Hagar, to bear a child and ensure the survival of his family. Hagar and Abraham had a son and named him:

• Isaac
• Ishmael
• Jacob
• Esau

In the 6th century, groups of families became a clan and eventually grew into a:

• nation
• band
• tribe
• ethnic groups

Muhammad was born in 570 CE in the city of:

• Mecca
• Medina
• Saudi Arabia
• Egypt

Muhammad often ventured up to Mount Hira for:

• pilgrimage and fasting
• meditation and reflection
• writing and completing the Qur'an
• gathering food for his tribe

Which Arch Angel gave Muhammad revelations from God:

• Khadijah
• Raphael
• Michael
• Gabriel

In order to continue spreading God’s message, and to escape persecution, Muhammad and his followers migrated to:

• Mecca
• Medina
• Saudi Arabia
• Egypt

The word Islam literally means:

• faithful servant
• peace be upon him
• integral
• submission

The Qur’ān clearly explains to Muslims that Muhammad is not:

• a prophet
• a moral example
• a God
• a messenger

A Caliph is someone who:

• received revelations from God
• is a successor of Muhammad
• is a disciple of Muhammad
• all of the above

The appointment of __________________ as the successor to Muhammad created a rift in the Muslim community that is still present today.

• Ali
• Abu Bakr
• Khadijah
• non of the above