Jewish History: Beginnings of Islam
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What is the meaning of the word Islam?

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How many followers does Islam have?

About 1.5 billion

What are the names of the holy books in Islam?

The Qur’an, The Torah, The Gospels, The Psalms/Tehillim

Who was the most important prophet in Islam?

<p>Muhammad</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the five key practices that Muslims have to observe?

<p>The five key practices are the Pillars of Islam: Shahada (faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting), and Hajj (pilgrimage).</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was Muhammad born and in what year?

<p>Muhammad was born in 570 CE in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who taught Muhammad the words of the Qur’an?

<p>The Angel Gabriel (Jibreel) taught Muhammad the words of the Qur’an, which he learnt by heart.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event is known as the Hegira in Islam?

<p>The event known as the Hegira in Islam is the flight of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Muhammad believe he was descended from?

<p>Muhammad believed he was descended from Ibrahim (Abraham) but through his son Ishmael, not Isaac.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Muhammad state his belief in?

<p>Muhammad stated his belief in one God: 'There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key event in Muslim history happened in the year 624 CE?

<p>In the year 624 CE, at the Battle of Badr, Muhammad established Islam as the number one religion of Medina.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What similarities between Islamic and Jewish beliefs are mentioned in the text?

<p>Some similarities mentioned are certain times of the day to pray, dietary restrictions, modest dressing, and prohibition of images in places of worship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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