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Birth and Basic Teachings of Islam
Background
While a dark age was overtaking western Europe and the Byzantine Empire was
peaking during the 500s C. E., a new religious movement was taking shape on the
Arabian Peninsula. The new religion that was emerging at that time is called Islam. Its
founder, Muhammad, is considered a prophet by those who practice the faith. It would
develop into the world’s second largest religion, and is currently the fastest growing
religion in the world.
Directions
Read p. 569-575 in your textbook. Use that information to help you answer the
questions below.
Section 1- Matching
Match the following terms with the definitions below.
A. Qur’an
B. Hijra
C. Ramadan
D. 5 Pillars of Faith
E. Hajj
F. Mosque
G. Kaa’ba
H. Allah
I. Muslims
J. Mecca
_____ 1. When Muhammad fled from Mecca to Medina
_____ 2. The holy month in which the faithful fast from sunrise to sunset
_____ 3. People who practice Islam are called this
_____ 4. Arabic term for God
_____ 5. Holy book of Islam
_____ 6. Basic acts of worship that the faithful are called to do
_____ 7. Holy journey, or pilgrimage, to the Holy City
_____ 8. Islam’s holiest shrine
_____ 9. City in which the holy shrine is located
_____ 10. Holy place of worship for those who practice Islam
Section 2- The Life of Muhammad
Now, look at the life of Islam’s founder, the prophet Muhammad. Arrange the
following events of Muhammad’s life in the correct order. Be sure to include the date
that the events occurred.
Order
Description
Year
Muhammad and his followers fled from Mecca to Medina to escape
persecution
Muhammad was visited by an angel and told to preach Islam
Muhammad and his soldiers conquered Mecca
Muhammad was born
Death of Muhammad
Muhammad begins preaching and teaching the word of Islam
Section 3- Basic Teachings of Islam
Draw some comparisons between the other two religions to come out of the same place
as Islam, Judaism and Christianity. Match the religion or religions to the description
below.
A. Islam only
B. Judaism only
C. Christianity only
D. Judaism and Christianity E. Christianity and Islam D. All three religions
_____1. God speaks to people through prophets
_____2. Holy book is the Torah
_____3. Holy book is the Qur’an
_____4. Believe Jesus is the son of God
_____5. Believe Jesus was a prophet
_____6. Believe in one god
_____7. People must obey the law of God to have a happy afterlife
_____8. God determines what is right and what is wrong
_____9. Share the Bible as a holy book
_____10. Religious laws have become the basis for government laws.