Introduction
In this webquest you will be asked to answer questions by going to different sources. The questions will be about the different aspects of the Islamic religion.
Task
Go to each resource provided and answer the questions accordingly.
Process
1. The most important city in Arabia was Makkah and it became a crossroad of trade. It was important to trade because of its location next to what body of water?
Find the answer to question 1 here.
2. What did Muslims believe about the Quran?
3. What were the Five Pillars of Islam?
Find the answer to questions 2 and 3 here
4. Muhammad was known for resolving disputes among his followers. What is one example of when he fairly settled a dilemma? What did he do to settle it?
Find the answer to question 4 here
5. According to Muslim belief, why did the Black Stone in the Kaaba turn from white to black?
6. In the Kaaba, where were prayers answered?
7. The Station of Gabriel is a part of the Kaaba dedicated to the angel Gabriel. What did the Muslims believe about Gabriel?
Find the answers to questions 5-7 here
Evaluation
Answer Key:
1. The Red Sea
2. They believe it is the final revelation of Allah.
3. Belief in one God, worship and prayer, fasting, supporting the needy, and pilgrimage.
4. When Muhammad was asked to decide which tribe would have the honor to place the holy black stone in the corner of the rebuilt Kaaba. He settled it by having each tribe lift one corner of the stone.
5. Because it absorbed the sins of hundreds of thousands of pilgrims.
6. The Al-Multazam
7. That he revealed the word of God to Muhammad.
Conclusion
During this webquest you learned about the person who helped Islam spread, Muslim beliefs, and their most sacred monument, the Kaaba. These are important aspects of Islamic life and culture. Hopefully you now have a better understanding of the religion.