Islam Webquest Name: Montrezl Harrell

Prohibited Islamic Foods (Haram) Source: What types of food are Muslims forbidden from eating? (Haram) What types of food are Muslims forbidden from eating? (Haram) pig, dog, donkey, carnivores, monkeys, cats, lions, frogs, crocodiles, turtles, worms. What are Muslims forbidden from drinking? Alcohol, coffee, tea and other drugs are Haram. What are Muslims forbidden from drinking? Alcohol, coffee, tea and other drugs are Haram.

Islamic Date Source: What is the day, month, and year for today’s date on the Islamic Calendar? What is the day, month, and year for today’s date on the Islamic Calendar? 4/4/1430 4/4/1430

Islam Faith in the World Source: How many Muslims are there in the world? How many Muslims are there in the world? Estimates of its followers (Muslims) range from a conservative 800 million to 1.5 billion worldwide. Estimates of its followers (Muslims) range from a conservative 800 million to 1.5 billion worldwide.

Holy Koran The Islamic Holy Book

Islamic Worship Source: sites/mosques.htm sites/mosques.htm sites/mosques.htm Where do Muslims worship (there temples)? Where do Muslims worship (there temples)? Mosques are Muslim places of worship and prayer. The word "mosque" comes from the Arabic masjid, which is related to the word for "prostration." Mosques are Muslim places of worship and prayer. The word "mosque" comes from the Arabic masjid, which is related to the word for "prostration."

Fundamentalist Islamic Female Dress Source: Describe three conditions of islamic women dress? Describe three conditions of islamic women dress? 1. Clothing must cover the entire body, only the hands and face may remain visible (According to some Fiqh Schools). 1. Clothing must cover the entire body, only the hands and face may remain visible (According to some Fiqh Schools). 2. The material must not be so thin that one can see through it. 2. The material must not be so thin that one can see through it. 3. The clothing must hang loose so that the shape / form of the body is not apparent. 3. The clothing must hang loose so that the shape / form of the body is not apparent.

Islamic Dress for Women Source: Look under the heading Islamic Dress and describe how must Muslim women dress today? Look under the heading Islamic Dress and describe how must Muslim women dress today? Most Muslim women today do not wear a full face veil. It is more common to see women in hijab, loose clothing topped by a type of scarf worn around the head and under the chin. Most Muslim women today do not wear a full face veil. It is more common to see women in hijab, loose clothing topped by a type of scarf worn around the head and under the chin.

Islamic Male Dress Source: Look under the heading The Basic Requirements of a Man's Hijab and record the requirement of the Muslim males dress code? Look under the heading The Basic Requirements of a Man's Hijab and record the requirement of the Muslim males dress code? Islam dictates that a Muslim man's basic Hijab is the covering of his body from belly- button to below the knee. Though this sounds like a rather sparse and loose definition of modesty, there are pertinent reasons as to this ruling. Islam dictates that a Muslim man's basic Hijab is the covering of his body from belly- button to below the knee. Though this sounds like a rather sparse and loose definition of modesty, there are pertinent reasons as to this ruling.

Jihad Source: What is the accurate translation for the word Jihad? What is the accurate translation for the word Jihad? The Arabic word Jihad is often translated as holy war, but a more accurate translation is holy struggle. The Arabic word Jihad is often translated as holy war, but a more accurate translation is holy struggle. According to Jihad, who are the innocents that should never be harmed? According to Jihad, who are the innocents that should never be harmed? Innocents -- such as women, children, or invalids -- must never be harmed, and any peaceful overtures from the enemy must be accepted. Innocents -- such as women, children, or invalids -- must never be harmed, and any peaceful overtures from the enemy must be accepted.

Islamic Beliefs Source: Whose descendants does Islam, Judaism, and Christianity believe was key to the founding of their religions? Whose descendants does Islam, Judaism, and Christianity believe was key to the founding of their religions? Like Judaism and Christianity, our religion was founded by a descendant of Abraham. Like Judaism and Christianity, our religion was founded by a descendant of Abraham.

Islamic Beliefs Source: Does Muslims believe in Jesus and the Ten Commandants? Does Muslims believe in Jesus and the Ten Commandants? We believe in Moses and Jesus, the Torah and Gospel. We believe in the Ten Commandments. We believe in Moses and Jesus, the Torah and Gospel. We believe in the Ten Commandments.

Islamic Beliefs Source: What is the Arabic (Muslim) name for God? What is the Arabic (Muslim) name for God? The Arabic language name for God, “Allah.” The Arabic language name for God, “Allah.” What does one have to declare to become a Muslim? What does one have to declare to become a Muslim? One becomes a Muslim by declaring there is only one God (thus, no one should play God) and Mohammed is his messenger One becomes a Muslim by declaring there is only one God (thus, no one should play God) and Mohammed is his messenger

Beginnings: Source: According to Islam, who did the angel Gabriel reveal gods message? According to Islam, who did the angel Gabriel reveal gods message? The angel Gabriel appeared to a descendant of Abraham and Hagar. The angel Gabriel appeared to a descendant of Abraham and Hagar. What does the Arabic word Islam mean? What does the Arabic word Islam mean? In Arabic means “submission to God, peace, safety, purity.” In Arabic means “submission to God, peace, safety, purity.”

Five Pillars of Islam Source: What does a Muslim have to do as part of Iman or Faith? What does a Muslim have to do as part of Iman or Faith? The significance of this declaration is the belief that the only purpose of life is to serve and obey God, and this is achieved through the teachings and practices of the Last Prophet, Muhammad. The significance of this declaration is the belief that the only purpose of life is to serve and obey God, and this is achieved through the teachings and practices of the Last Prophet, Muhammad.

Five Pillars of Islam Source: What does a Muslim have to do as part of Salah or Prayer? What does a Muslim have to do as part of Salah or Prayer? Prayers are led by a learned person who knows the Qur'an and is generally chosen by the congregation. Prayers are led by a learned person who knows the Qur'an and is generally chosen by the congregation. When do Muslims pray? When do Muslims pray? Prayers are said at dawn, mid-day, late-afternoon, sunset and nightfall, and thus determine the rhythm of the entire day. Prayers are said at dawn, mid-day, late-afternoon, sunset and nightfall, and thus determine the rhythm of the entire day.

Five Pillars of Islam Source: As part of Zakah or Alms, what must each Muslims voluntary give those in need? As part of Zakah or Alms, what must each Muslims voluntary give those in need? "voluntary charity" "voluntary charity"

Five Pillars of Islam Source: What does Swam or fasting mean to Muslims? What does Swam or fasting mean to Muslims? abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations with their spouses. abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations with their spouses.

Five Pillars of Islam Source: What does the Hajj or pilgrimage require Muslims to do? What does the Hajj or pilgrimage require Muslims to do? The rites of the hajj, which are of Abrahamic origin, include going around the Ka'bah seven times, and going seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa The rites of the hajj, which are of Abrahamic origin, include going around the Ka'bah seven times, and going seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa What sacred object must Pilgrims on the Hajj go around 7 times? What sacred object must Pilgrims on the Hajj go around 7 times? the hills of Safa and Marwa the hills of Safa and Marwa

Traveling to Makkah Source: How far is it from Raleigh, North Carolina to Saudi Arabia, Makkah? How far is it from Raleigh, North Carolina to Saudi Arabia, Makkah? Distance is 10,961 kilometers or 6811 miles or 5918 nautical miles Distance is 10,961 kilometers or 6811 miles or 5918 nautical miles