Islam Foundations Slides
The Path of
Peace
Foundations and History of Islam
One God, One Message
Allah
The Arabic name for God. Islam is a monotheistic faith, sharing roots with Judaism and Christianity.
Islam & Muslim
Islam: "Submission to the will of God."
Muslim: "One who submits."
"Islam is an ancient faith that has always existed as God's chosen religion."
— Islamic Tradition
Global Community
2 Billion
Muslims Worldwide
This accounts for approximately 25% of the total human population.
Where do they live?
- 62% Asia-Pacific
- 20% Middle East / N. Africa
- 16% Sub-Saharan Africa
Islam is practiced in over 50 majority-Muslim countries.
The Final Prophet
570 CE
Born in the town of Mecca.
610 CE
Visited by Angel Jibreel on Mount Hira.
622 CE
The Hijrah: Migration from Mecca to Medina.
Mission Accomplished
"Muhammad returned to Mecca in 632 CE and established an empire that united the tribes of Arabia before his death."
The Sacred Word
Structure
- • 114 Chapters
- • Written in Arabic
- • Arranged by length (longest to shortest)
- • Verses are called Ayat
The Hadith
A text containing the words and actions of Prophet Muhammad used as a guide for daily life.
Hafiz
A title given to a Muslim who memorizes the entire Qur’an.
Knowledge Check
1. What does the word "Islam" mean in Arabic?
Submission
2. In which year did the Hijrah take place?
622 CE
3. How many chapters are in the Qur'an?
114 Chapters
Be ready to complete your Discovery Quest worksheets next!
Islam Discovery Quest Worksheet
Islam Discovery Quest
Foundations, History & Knowledge Check
Name: ____________________________________
Date: __________________ Period: _________
Part 1: Key Connections
1. Allah
2. Hijrah
3. Hafiz
4. Ayat
5. Hadith
A. The specific verses found within the Qur'an.
B. The Arabic name for God, meaning "The One."
C. A person who has memorized the entire Qur'an.
D. Records of Muhammad's words and daily actions.
E. The migration of Muslims from Mecca to Medina.
Part 2: Fact or Fiction
1. Muslims consider Prophet Muhammad to be the founder of Islam.
2. The 114 chapters of the Qur'an are arranged by length.
3. Islam does not accept the Christian idea of the Holy Trinity.
4. About 50 countries have a majority Muslim population.
5. All of God's prophets carried the message to submit to Allah's will.
Part 3: Multiple Choice Quest
1. Approximately what percentage of the world's population is Muslim?
A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 62%
2. Who visited Muhammad on Mount Hira in 610 CE?
A) Angel Jibreel
B) Abu Bakr
C) Noah
D) Jesus
3. The word "Islam" literally means:
A) One who prays
B) City of light
C) Submission to God's will
D) The ancient path
4. Who was the first caliph to lead after Muhammad's death?
A) Moses
B) Jesus
C) Abu Bakr
D) David
Part 4: Vocabulary Flow
1. Islam is __________________________, meaning followers believe in only one God.
2. Islam spread quickly after 632 CE through trade, migration, and sometimes __________________________.
3. Prophet Muhammad was born in the town of __________________________ in 570 CE.
Part 5: Deeper Reflection
1. Describe how the chapters of the Qur'an are arranged and what the verses are called.
2. Why do Muslims consider Islam to be an "ancient faith" rather than a brand new religion?
Islam Discovery Answer Key
Teacher Answer Key
Islamic Origins Lesson Pack
Discovery Quest
Part 1: Matching
- B (Allah)
- E (Hijrah)
- C (Hafiz)
- A (Ayat)
- D (Hadith)
Part 2: Fact or Fiction
- FALSE (Muslims consider him the final prophet, not the founder)
- TRUE (114 chapters)
- TRUE
- TRUE
- TRUE
Part 3: Multiple Choice
- B (25 percent)
- A (Angel Jibreel)
- C (Submission to God's will)
- C (Abu Bakr)
Part 4: Fill Blanks
- monotheistic
- trade, migration, battles
- Mecca
Master Crossword
Crossword Key
- Across 1: MUHAMMAD
- Across 4: ARABIC
- Across 5: HIJRAH
- Down 1: MUSLIM
- Down 2: ABRAHAM
- Down 3: HADITH
- Down 6: MEDINA
Quest Reflections
Q1: Quran Structure
Arranged by length (longest to shortest); verses are called ayat.
Q2: Ancient Faith
Muslims believe it traces back to ancient prophets like Abraham/Noah and has always been God's chosen religion.
Key Note
The Master Crossword reinforces 7 key terms. Encourage students to check spelling against the reading passage.
