Islam's Origin and Early History
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What is the primary place of worship in Islam?

  • Mosque (correct)
  • Church
  • Temple
  • Synagogue

    • What is the belief in the Day of Judgement according to the Six Articles of Faith?

  • Good people go to heaven and bad people go to hell (correct)
  • All people go to heaven
  • No judgement, everyone goes to heaven
  • Good people go to hell and bad people go to heaven

    • What is the purpose of fasting during the month of Ramadan?

  • To gain wealth and power
  • To express gratitude to Allah and purify the mind (correct)
  • To punish oneself for past mistakes
  • To prove oneself superior to others

    • What is the significance of the Five Pillars of Islam?

    <p>To support and strengthen the faith of Muslims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the pilgrimage to Mecca?

    <p>To get closer to Allah and fulfill a religious obligation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the belief in predestination according to the Six Articles of Faith?

    <p>Allah has complete control over human lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason why local religious leaders and merchants opposed Muhammad's preaching in Mecca?

    <p>Because Muhammad's message about Allah as the one and only God reduced their profit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the year AD 622 in Islamic history?

    <p>It is the year of the Hegira, the Migration of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to cover Muhammad's face with a golden frame or a veil?

    <p>To focus on the good character of Muhammad rather than his appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Islamic belief about the Last Judgement?

    <p>It is a belief in resurrection and eternal life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the crescent moon symbol in Islam?

    <p>It is a symbol of Islam, seen on national flags and tops of buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Koran in Islam?

    <p>The words of Allah to Muhammad through Angel Gabriel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it necessary for Muslims to perform ablution before reading the Koran?

    <p>To prepare themselves spiritually for reading the Koran</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to a damaged Koran?

    <p>It should be respectfully burnt or buried</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Birth of Islam

    • Islam originated in Arabia in the 7th century
    • Muhammad is the founder of Islam and considered Allah's messenger and a prophet
    • In 610 AD, Angel Gabriel revealed to Muhammad that Allah is the one and only God

    Life of Muhammad

    • Muhammad preached Islam in Mecca from 610-622 AD
    • Meccans worshipped multiple gods, and local religious leaders and merchants profited from pilgrims
    • Muhammad's message to worship only Allah threatened their profits
    • In 622 AD, Muhammad and his followers migrated from Mecca to Medina (known as the Hegira)
    • This event marks the first year of the Islamic calendar
    • In 630 AD, Muhammad returned to Mecca, removed idols from the Kaaba, and made Mecca a pilgrimage center and holy city of Islam

    Faith and Practices

    • The word "Islam" means "submission" in Arabic
    • Followers of Islam are called Muslims, meaning "those who have submitted to Allah"
    • Muslims obey Allah's teachings and those of Muhammad
    • Muslims follow the Six Articles of Faith and the Five Pillars of Islam
    • Muslims avoid gambling, drinking alcohol, and eating unclean meat (pork)
    • They believe in the Last Judgement, resurrection, and eternal life

    Symbols and Practices

    • The crescent moon is a symbol of Islam, often seen on national flags and building tops
    • The Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle, with each month beginning on the first sighting of the crescent moon
    • The holy book of Islam is the Koran, containing Allah's words as revealed to Muhammad through Angel Gabriel
    • The Koran should only be read in Arabic during religious rituals
    • Muslims must perform ablution before reading the Koran
    • Damaged Korans should be respectfully burnt or buried
    • Mosques serve as places of worship for Muslims

    Teachings and Pillars of Islam

    • The Six Articles of Faith include believing in Allah, prophets, angels, the Koran, the Day of Judgement, and predestination
    • The Five Pillars of Islam are declarations of faith, prayer, fasting during Ramadan, giving alms, and pilgrimage to Mecca

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