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Question 0

What are the followers of the religion?

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Muslims

Question 1

What is the name of the religion?

Answer 1

Islam

Question 2

What is so special about Mecca, Saudi Arabia?

Answer 2

Most holy city of Islam (Kaaba)
Whee Muhammad was born/received a vision/buried
Muslims go here at least once in their lifetime (hajj)

Question 3

What does Allah mean?

Answer 3

It’s the Arabia word for god

Question 4

What is a mosque?

Answer 4

A place where Muslims worship

Question 5

What does Arabic mean?

Answer 5

The language used for Islamic worship. The Qur’an is written in this language

Question 6

What’s a minaret?

Answer 6

A tower in a mosque

Question 7

What’s a mihrab?

Answer 7

Direction of prayer

Question 8

What’s an imam?

Answer 8

A Muslim leader or preacher

Question 9

What’s an athaan?

Answer 9

A call to prayer

Question 10

What is a Qur’an?

Answer 10

The Muslim holy book

Question 11

What’s a surah?

Answer 11

A verse from the Qur’an

Question 12

What is the meaning if the 5 pillars of Islam?

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The most important practices for Muslims which help them live a good and responsible life

Question 13

What is the quibla?

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The direction of prayer. Muslims pray facing Mecca

Question 14

What does hijrah mean?

Answer 14

Departure

Question 15

What does jihad mean?

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A holy war

Question 16

What is Ramadan?

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The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and a time when Muslims across the world will fast during the hours of daylight. Ramadan is the fourth of the five pillars of Islam

Question 17

What does wudu mean?

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A procedure for washing parts of the body using water, in preparation for formal prayers (salat), but also before handling and reading the Qur’an. Cleaning oneself before prayer shows respect before Allah

Question 18

What dies PBUH mean?

Answer 18

Peace be upon him

Question 19

Who was Muhammad?

Answer 19

The most holy profit

Question 20

When and where was Muhammad born?

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In Mecca, Saudi Arabia 570ce

Question 21

What does CE mean?

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Common era

Question 22

Facts about Muhammad’s early life.

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Orphaned before he had reached the age of six, he was raised under the protection of his uncle Abu Talib.
Muhammad began working as a merchant and became known for his trustworthiness.
When he was about twenty-five, he married Khadija, a wealthy widow whose status elevated Muhammad’s position in Meccan society. Muhammad and Khadija had four daughters and two sons, both sons died in infancy.
Muhammad was a well known, honest and trusted business man. He was worried about Mecca. He saw the rich merchants cheating the poor and people gambling, drinking and fighting. They worshipped idols and made sacrifices to false gods.

Question 23

What happened to Muhammad in the cave?

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Muhammad began to have visions and hear mysterious voices. (He was around age 40)
(Jibral) appeared to him in the form of a man and ordered him to recite from a piece of cloth. Muhammad could not read.
He ran thinking an evil spirit was attacking him but the voice called “O Muhammad, you are the messenger of God, and I am the angel Jibral.”
Eventually, the angel told Muhammad to begin proclaiming that there is only one god, Allah

Question 24

What happened during the hijrah?

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Muhammad slowly began to attract some followers When Muhammad began to oppose and speak out against the ‘polytheism’ of Mecca, the rich and powerful merchants knew the new religion would be disastrous for business (idol sales) and that the people of Mecca could no longer do as they pleased (drinking, gambling etc.) The ruling ‘elite’ ganged up against Muhammad and his followers, and began to persecute them. In 622AD, Muhammad and his followers were driven out of Mecca and they settled in Medina Muhammad, and his followers, lived in Medina for ten years, attracting new followers.

Question 25

What is the name for a person who has learned the Qur'an off by heart?

Answer 25

Hafiz

Question 26

How does extremism exits today?

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Some Muslims have become involved in extremist attacks because they want governments to follow Islamic law and for the faith to spread or because they are angry at persecution which Muslims face.

Question 27

When and how many times do Muslims pray a day?

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``` 5 times Before sunrise Early afternoon Late afternoon After sunset Night ```

Question 28

Who is expected to do Ramadan?

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Muslims over the age of 12 | The pregnant, the elderly and the sick aren't expected to do it

Question 29

When do Muslims fast?

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During the daylight hours

Question 30

Why do Muslims fast?

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It makes everyone equal whether rich or poor and reminds Muslims of the less fortunate and hungry When Muslims overcome the temptation that hunger brings they believe they can face any problem in their spiritual life for the rest of the year

Question 31

What do Muslims not do during Ramadan?

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During this month Muslims don't smoke, drink or have sexual relationships. They spend more time reading the Qur'an or praying. Muslims do not cheat during Ramadan as they believe Allah sees everything.

Question 32

How does Ramadan end?

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Ramadan ends with the festival of Id-ul-Fitr

Question 33

What is hajj?

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This is the pilgrimage. Every Muslim must make the journey at least once in their lifetime if possible and help finance those who can't afford it.

Question 34

How do Muslims live during hajj?

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They live pure lives, therefore shouldn't swear, quarrel, have sexual relations. The men are supposed to have pure thoughts so women who normally cover their faces don't during Hajj

Question 35

Appearance during hajj would include.

Answer 35

Men all dress the same, two sheets of white cotton with no seams, no head coverings Women don't wear special clothes. They wear head veils and ensure all clothing is simple Pilgrims go barefoot or wear open sandals Pilgrims do not wear jewellery and perfume or use scented soap. Hair and nails aren't trimmed during Hajj

Question 36

What are the 5 pillars of Islam in Arabic and English? Include one fact of each.

Answer 36

Shahadah-faith-to believe in no god but Allah and that Muhammad was his profit and messenger Salut-prayer-pray 5 times and day Zakat-alms giving-give 2.5% of your money to charity Sawm-fasting-give up food and drink during the day lights hours of Ramadan Hajj-pilgrimage-to Mecca