12 Questions
What does the term 'Muslim' mean?
One who submits
In which city did Mohammed take an army to invade and conquer in 630 AD?
Mecca
What event marks the beginning of Islam according to Muslims?
Mohammed beginning to preach concerning his visions and writings
Where did Mohammed flee to when he was persecuted?
Medina
What event led to the construction of the Kaaba?
The conversion of 10,000 people in Mecca
Who was Mohammed's wife?
Khadijah
What does legend say about the black stone in Mecca?
It was originally white but turned black by absorbing sins.
In which period did the Umayyads lead the effort to expand the Muslim religion and empire to Spain and France?
Abbasids (750-1258)
Which minority sect within Islam believes that each era produces a leader related to Mohammed?
Shiites
When did the Ottoman Empire begin its expansion of the Muslim religion into its present regions?
Mongolian Dominance (1258-1299)
Which sect within Islam is often compared to Pentecostals within Christianity for their mystical beliefs?
Sufis
What is the concept of deity in Islam regarding Allah?
Allah is one and independent of human influence.
Learn about the religion of Islam, its founder Mohammed, and the significance of the term 'Muslim'. Discover key facts about the second largest religious group in the world and its teachings.
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