Rise of Islam Group Questions

How did Muhammad become the prophet of Islam?

• He received visions from God telling him to preach against false gods and to urge people to worship Allah.

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

1. Faith that there is one God and Muhammad is his messenger

2. Daily prayer3. Charity to the poor4. Observance of the fast during Ramadan5. Pilgrimage to Mecca

The Grand Mosque in Mecca

How do the five help unite Muslims?

• Bind Muslims together through common beliefs and practices

How do the Quran and Sharia guide the lives of Muslims?

• Quran is the final word of God on all matters• Sharia is a body of law that applies the

teachings of the Quran to the daily life of Muslims and regulates many aspects of Muslim society

How many different ways are the teachings of Islam similar to those of

Judaism and Christianity?

• Islam is……• Monotheistic and teaches rules for moral

behavior• Torah and Bible are revelations from God• Islam accepts Moses and Jesus as prophets

sent from God• Islam and Christianity also believe in Judgment

Day, heaven, and hell