History of Islam

• Who is considered the first prophet in Islam?

  Adam
• What is Noah (Nuh) known for in Islamic tradition?

  Building the Ark
• Which prophet is linked to the origins of both Judaism and Christianity?

  Abraham (Ibrahim)
• What significant event is Moses (Musa) known for in Islamic tradition?


  Leading the Israelites out of Egypt
• How is Jesus (Isa) regarded in Islam?


  As a prophet
• In what year did Muhammad receive the first revelation?

  610 CE
• Who delivered the first revelation to Muhammad?

  Angel Gabriel (Jibril)
• What is the name of the night when Muhammad received the first revelation?

  Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power)
• What is the Qur’an considered to be in Islam?

  The literal, final word of God
• What event marked the beginning of the Qur’an?

  The first revelation to Muhammad
• In what year did Muhammad die?

  632 CE
• What was the primary cause of the schism after Muhammad’s death?

  Disagreements over his succession
• Who did the Sunni Muslims support as the rightful leader after Muhammad’s death?

  Abu Bakr
• Who did the Shia Muslims believe should lead after Muhammad’s death?

  Ali
• What was the primary divide between Sunni and Shia Muslims?

  Leadership after Muhammad’s death
• During which century did Islam expand rapidly after Muhammad’s death?

  7th Century
• What regions did Islam spread to in the 7th century?

  Arabian Peninsula, Middle East, North Africa
• Which caliphate marked significant territorial expansion of Islam?

  Umayyad Caliphate
• During which caliphate did Islam reach as far as Spain and India?

  Umayyad Caliphate
• Which caliphate is known for cultural and scientific advancements?

  Abbasid Caliphate
• What flourished during the Abbasid Caliphate?

  Knowledge, trade, and the arts
• What is the current status of Islam in the modern era?

  Continues to grow with diverse cultures and practices
• What are the key events in the history of Islam?

  • Prophets from Adam to Jesus
  • Revelation of the Qur’an to Muhammad
  • Schism after Muhammad’s death (Sunni-Shia split)
  • Rapid expansion in the 7th century
  • Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates
  • Modern growth and influence of Islam
• What are the main differences between Sunni and Shia Muslims?

  • Sunni: Supported Abu Bakr as the rightful leader after Muhammad
  • Shia: Believed Ali should lead after Muhammad
• What were the major achievements of the Abbasid Caliphate?

  • Cultural and scientific advancements
  • Flourishing of knowledge, trade, and the arts
  • Establishment of Islam as a major world religion
• How did Islam spread after Muhammad’s death?

  • Rapid expansion across the Arabian Peninsula, Middle East, and North Africa
  • Further spread during the Umayyad Caliphate to Spain and India
• What is the significance of the Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr) in Islam?

  • Marks the beginning of the Qur’an
  • Muhammad received the first revelation from Angel Gabriel
• What is the role of prophets in Islam?

  • Prophets are messengers of God
  • They guide humanity and deliver God’s message
  • Examples include Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus
• What is the significance of the Qur’an in Islam?

  • Considered the literal, final word of God
  • Revealed to Muhammad by Angel Gabriel
  • Central religious text of Islam
• What were the effects of the schism after Muhammad’s death?

  • Led to the Sunni-Shia split
  • Created lasting divisions in the Muslim world
• What were the key characteristics of the Umayyad Caliphate?

  • Significant territorial expansion
  • Islam reached Spain and India
• What is the modern influence of Islam?

  • Continues to grow globally
  • Influences global events, politics, and societies
  • Diverse cultures and practices within Islam
• What is Adam considered in Islam besides being the first prophet?

  A model for humanity
• What did Noah (Nuh) warn his people about?

  An impending flood
• What is Abraham (Ibrahim) known for in Islam?

  His unwavering faith in God
• What did Moses (Musa) receive from God?

  The Ten Commandments
• What is Jesus (Isa) known for in Islam?

  Performing miracles
• What is the Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr) significant for in Islam?

  The first revelation to Muhammad
• What is the Qur’an in Islam?

  The holy book of Islam
• What are the lasting effects of the Sunni-Shia split?

  Divisions in the Muslim world