1. Where did Islam begin?
Historically, Islam began in Arabia in the Middle East. Now known as Saudi Arabia, this is where the prophet Muhammad was born, raised, lived, and died.
2. What language is associated with Islam?
Arabic.
3. List the names of some prophets?
Rasheed, Qasim, Mahmood, Hamid, Noor, Faateh.
4. How many years ago did the prophet Muhammad live?
Muslims believe that he was the last prophet of Allah (God).
5. What is the name of the most sacred and important text for Muslims?
The Qur’an.
6. In which language is the Koran usually recited?
Arabic.
7. What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Shahadah, Salat, Ramadan, Zakat and Hajj.
8. What does Shahadah mean?
"To know and believe without suspicion, as if witnessed.”
9. How many times a day are Muslims required to pray?
5.
10. Where do many Muslims go to pray?
In a Mosque.
11. Where do Muslims face when they pray?
Mecca.
12. On which day are the prayers considered most important?
Friday.
13. What is fasting also referred to as?
Ramadan.
14. During which special month do Muslims fast during the day?
September.
15. What is Hajj?
Hajj is one of the five pillars and represents the trip Pilgrimage to Mecca.
16. What is Zakat?
Zakat is one of the five pillars and it represent the five daily prayers that the Muslims must do.
17. What percentage of the world’s Muslims are Sunni?
23%.
18. During Ramadan, when do Muslims fast?
From Sunset to Sundown.
19. In which country is Mecca?
Islam.
20. What is the symbol of Islam?
21. What is Halal food?
· pork or pork by products
· animals that were dead prior to slaughtering
· animals not slaughtered properly or not slaughtered in the name of Allah
· blood and blood by products
· alcohol
· carnivorous animals
· birds of prey
· land animals without external ears
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