Origins of Islam

Followers of Islam are called:

• Christians

• Jews

• Hindus

• Muslims

Why did Muhammad leave Mecca?

• Wanted a new religious center

• Meccans forced them to leave - persecution.

• Felt Mecca couldn't change

• Allah told him too

Why was Muhammad so successful in Medina?

• Simple Message

• Different People

• Strong Leader

• He wasn't

Muhammad conquered Mecca in 630 AD

• True

• False

The Holy Book of Islam

• Bible

• Qu'ran

• Torah

• Psalms

For Muslims, it is NOT important to apply the teachings of Muhammad to your life.

• True

• False

Founder of Judaism:

• Abraham

• Jesus

• Muhammad

• Buddha

Founder of Islam

• Abraham

• Jesus

• Muhammad

• Buddha

Followers of Judaism believe they are "God's chosen people"

• True

• False

Jesus taught that anyone could be "chosen" by God

• True

• False