Mrs. Smith Odyssey Preparatory Academy 4th Grade ISLAM Mrs. Smith Odyssey Preparatory Academy 4th Grade
Monotheism – the belief that there is only one God Vocabulary Monotheism – the belief that there is only one God
Allah – Arab word for God Vocabulary Allah – Arab word for God
Muslim – the people who practice the religion of Islam Vocabulary Muslim – the people who practice the religion of Islam
Arabs – the people who live in the area where Islam first began. Vocabulary Arabs – the people who live in the area where Islam first began.
Prophet – a person chosen to deliver a message from God (Muhammad) Vocabulary Prophet – a person chosen to deliver a message from God (Muhammad)
Qu’ran/Koran – holy book for Muslims (like the Christian bible) Vocabulary Qu’ran/Koran – holy book for Muslims (like the Christian bible)
Hegira – Mohammad’s escape from Mecca/Makkah to Medina Vocabulary Hegira – Mohammad’s escape from Mecca/Makkah to Medina
Mosque – a place where Muslims go to worship Vocabulary Mosque – a place where Muslims go to worship
Minaret – the tower of a mosque Vocabulary Minaret – the tower of a mosque
Alms – charity or giving money to the poor Vocabulary Alms – charity or giving money to the poor
Pilgrimage – a spiritual journey Vocabulary Pilgrimage – a spiritual journey
Caliph – Muhammad’s successors; leaders in the Islam religion Vocabuary Caliph – Muhammad’s successors; leaders in the Islam religion
Vocabulary Jihad – battles fought by Muslims for the purpose of converting other people to Islam
Vocabulary Crusades – a war fought for spiritual reasons between Christians and Muslims.
Saracens – Muslim Turks Vocabulary Saracens – Muslim Turks
Who was the founder of Islam? Review Questions: Who was the founder of Islam?
Answer: Muhammad
Why is he called the “last prophet”? Review Questions: Why is he called the “last prophet”?
He was the last to receive a vision from God. Answer: He was the last to receive a vision from God.
How did Islam first begin? Review Questions: How did Islam first begin?
Answer: Muhammad received a vision from the angel Gabriel telling him to spread the word that there is no god but Allah and everyone should worship only Allah.
Where did Muhammad receive his vision? Review Questions: Where did Muhammad receive his vision?
In a cave outside of Makkah Answer: In a cave outside of Makkah
Who was Muhammad’s first convert? Review Questions: Who was Muhammad’s first convert?
Answer: His wife
Why did Muhammad have to flee Makkah? Review Questions: Why did Muhammad have to flee Makkah?
Answer: Some people were upset that he was telling people not to worship other gods and they wanted to kill him.
Where did Muhammad flee? Review Questions: Where did Muhammad flee?
Answer: Medina
What is the name for Muhammad’s flight/escape? Review Questions: What is the name for Muhammad’s flight/escape?
Answer: Hegira