Origins of Islam

This city is considered the holiest city for Muslims.

What written text is considered the word of God for Muslims? It was originally only written in Arabic.

According to the Qur'an, Muslims believe Moses and Jesus of Nazareth were religious prophets.

The Code of Islam is the official law that regulates family life, moral conduct, and community life for Muslims.

What is the name of this religious shrine?

Muslims who believe the leader of Islam should be a blood relative of the Prophet Muhammad are refered to as Shi'as.

After moving the capital of Islam to Baghdad they were eventually conquered by these nomadic warriors in 1258.

According to Sha'ria Law, Muslims are must make a pilgrimage to Medina before their 18th birthday.

When translated, the name Muslim means ....

Allah is the name of the Islamic God.

Who is considered the founder of Islam.

As Islam spread into Europe, a Christian army defeated a Muslim army at this battle in 732 CE.

This is the second holiest city in the Islamic world. It is where Muhammad built Islam and it is where he is buried.

When translated the name Islam means ....

What is considered the official written language of Islam? The Qur'an could only be written in this language.

When Mohammad returned to Mecca in 630 CE, his army marched straight to the Ka'aba and ....

What type of Muslim artwork is depicted in the image below?

What is the name of this Muslim shrine?

Influenced by the Byzantines, Muslim artists were known for this elaborate style of decorations.

Muslims who believe the leader of Islam should be the most qualified person are usually refered to as Sunnis.

Al-Kwarizmi was a Muslim mathematician. What mathematical concept is he known to have developed?

Which item below represents the best way that Islam spread to other countries and regions?

In what region of the world did Islam begin?

Muslims were among the first people to establish higher levels of learning equivalent to our colleges of today.

Which item below is not one of the Five Pillars of Islam?