islam

Who is Muhammad?

The prophet and founder of Islam.

What is a nomad?

People who move from one area to another without creating permanent settlements (homes).

What is a caravan?

A group of traders who travel together for safety.

What is the holy book for Muslims called?

Quran- the holy book in which Muslims find their religious rules.

What does Muslim mean?

The people who accepted Muhammad’s teachings. (a follower of Islam).

Why did the Muslim world split into two in 656?

There was a disagreement over who should be the leader of Islam.

How do Muslims pray?

When Muslims pray, they kneel in a direction that faces toward MECCA.

Are Muslims monotheistic or polytheistic?

Monotheistic- they have only one true God.

What did the Quran say about women?

Women and men were spiritually equal. Women had more legal rights, such as inheriting property and getting an education.

Where do Mulims worship?

In a mosque.

What is a hajj?

A pilgrimage to Kaaba.

What are the Five Pillars?

The foundations of Islam- sacred duties.

Who were the Nomadic Bedouins?

The Bedouins were nomads. They had herds of sheep, camels, and goats (herders) and traveled through the deserts. They were often guides for traders, as they knew the desert and where to find water.