Prophet Muhammad and the Origins of Islam Quiz
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Where was Islam founded?

  • Mecca, in what is now the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (correct)
  • Cairo, in what is now the Arab Republic of Egypt
  • Jerusalem, in what is now the State of Israel
  • Medina, in what is now the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • What is the translation of 'Allah'?

  • The Prophet
  • The Creator
  • The God (correct)
  • The Savior
  • In which region of Saudi Arabia was Muhammad born?

  • Najd region
  • Asir region
  • Tabuk region
  • Hejaz region (correct)
  • When was Muhammad born?

    <p>Around 570 AD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who took young Muhammad into his home after he was orphaned at age six?

    <p>His grandfather, Abd al Muttalib</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Angel Gabriel (Jibril) first appear to Muhammad?

    <p>In a cave on Mt. Hira outside of Mecca</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

    <p>Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, Haj</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led Muhammad to lead his followers to Medina in 622?

    <p>The deaths of his wife Khadija and uncle Abu Talib</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the occupation of the merchant who Muhammad approached for work?

    <p>A woman named Khadija, the widow of the merchant who had run the trade caravan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the message of Muhammad's teachings?

    <p>Submission to God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Early Life of Muhammad

    • Islam was founded in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
    • 'Allah' translates to "the one God" in Arabic

    Birth of Muhammad

    • Muhammad was born in Mecca, Saudi Arabia in 570 CE
    • Muhammad was orphaned at age six and taken in by his uncle, Abu Talib

    The Call to Prophecy

    • The Angel Gabriel (Jibril) first appeared to Muhammad in a cave on Mount Hira
    • Muhammad was 40 years old when he received his first revelation from Allah

    The Hegira

    • Muhammad led his followers to Medina in 622 CE due to persecution in Mecca
    • This event is known as the Hijra or the Migration

    Muhammad's Career

    • Muhammad approached a merchant named Khadija for work, who later became his wife

    Core Beliefs

    • The Five Pillars of Islam are: Shahada (faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting), and Hajj (pilgrimage)
    • Muhammad's teachings emphasized the oneness of God and the importance of living a virtuous life

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    Test your knowledge about the founder of Islam and its origins in this informative quiz. Learn about the Prophet Muhammad and the history of Islam's beginnings in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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