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Islam Day - 1
Jodie Lyon Class
25
Religious Studies
Undergraduate 1
04/01/2013

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Term
When was Muhammad born? Where?
Definition

Approx. 570 C.E.

 

Mecca (Mekkah), Saudi Arabia

Term
Who raised Muhammad?
Definition
First his Grandfather, then his Uncle
Term
Where is the Ka'bah located?
Definition
Mecca
Term
What is the Ka'bah? Who is told to rebuild it?
Definition
God tells Abraham and Ishmael to rebuild it. The Ka'bah is a cube shaped shrine. The most sacred site in Islam. Contains Black stone.
Term
What is Abraham's revelation from God?
Definition
To rid the world of idolatry. Destroys all idols in the town but one.
Term
In Islam, which son is Abraham told to sacrfice?
Definition
Ishmael, not Isaac
Term
What was Muhammad's Employment?
Definition
Shepard, then Merchant
Term
Muhammad's First wife
Definition
Khadijah (wealthy women, this is also a monogamus marriage)
Term
What is the 9th month of the Arabic Calendar
Definition
Ramadan
Term
Is Muhammad literate?
Definition
No but God enables him to read when the Angel Gabriel arrives
Term
Qu'ran means...
Definition
"the recitation"
Term
Who does Muhammad first preach to? Who is the first convert?
Definition
Family and friends. Khadijah.
Term
First Converts?
Definition
1st is Khadijah, followed by Ali and Abu Bakr
Term
What does Islam mean?
Definition
"submission to God"
Term
What does Muslim mean?
Definition
"those who submit"
Term
What does Allah mean?
Definition
Arabic for God, means "Almighty"
Term
Muhammad's Revelations are often occampied with what?
Definition

Physical Symptoms

(He would go into a trance and hear things etc.)

Term
Visitation from Gabriel suddenly stopped for how long?
Definition
2 years
Term
What was the reaction to Muhammad?
Definition
  1. Some thought he was crazy or epileptic
  2. Many were concerned that he would bring down the local economy related to the Ka'bah Shrine
  3. Some intial violence
  4. Community boycotted Muhammad's clan - 3 years
Term
Who died in 619?
Definition
Khadijah, this left Muhammad to care for 4 daughters and foster sons
Term
What did Muhammad do at age 50?
Definition

Married two women

 

  1. Saudah: devout widow
  2. Aisha: Young daughterof friend Abu Bakr (probably 9 years old)
Term
Describe the "Night of Ascent"
Definition

Vision: Muhammad woken and carried to Jerusalem by miraculous beast. Stood at the old Jewish temple, heavens opened, approached throne of God

 

  • Given rules for prayer for Muslims
  • Spoke to prophets: Abraham, Moses, and Jesus
Term
What was Medina's original name?
Definition
Yathrib
Term
When Muhammad was persecuted in Mecca where did he flee?
Definition
Yathrib (Medina)
Term
How did Muhammad gain respect in Medina?
Definition
Created a carter for the city. Ensured religious freedom in exchange for support (political and military)
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