Chapter 13: The Founding Story of Islam

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Religious Studies

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Mecca
A town in modern-day Saudi Arabia where Islam originated 1,500 years ago.
A town in modern-day Saudi Arabia where Islam originated 1,500 years ago.
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Saudi Arabia
The country where Islam was founded.
The country where Islam was founded.
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Ka'ba
A stone structure in the centre of Mecca.
A stone structure in the centre of Mecca.
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Muhammad
The last and greatest of all the prophets.
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Khadijah
Muhammad's wife and first convert to Islam.
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Mount Hira
A quiet place outside Mecca where Muhammad went to pray regularly.
A quiet place outside Mecca where Muhammad went to pray regularly.
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Angel Gabriel
The person who revealed the word of Allah to Muhammad on Mount Hira.
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Allah
The one true God in Islam.
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Revelation
The way in which Allah revealed himself to Muhammad.
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The Night of Power and Excellence
The first night the Angel Gabriel appeared to Muhammad.
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Qur'an
The sacred text of Islam.
The sacred text of Islam.
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Medina
The official birthplace of Islam.
The official birthplace of Islam.
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Hijra
The journey from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE.
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Converts
Change one's religious faith or other belief.