Translates as "submission to the will of Allah."

Follower of the religion of Islam. It translates roughly as "one who submits."

Founder (originator) of the religion of Islam in the early 7th century

Arabic word for God. (It should be noted that even Christians and Jews whose primary language is Arabic use this word.

This was a visitor to Muhammad sent by God (Allah) to give Muhammad messages for Muhammad to, in turn, spread to his people.

This term roughly translates as "trusted one" or "the trustworthy." It was an early nickname given to Muhammad.

First wife of Muhammad, she was his first true supporter and follower of Islam

Head of Muhammad's clan he was Muhammad's uncle, protector, and one of the earliest supporters.

Close friend of Muhammad and one of his first followers, he would eventually become Muhammad's father-in-law (father of one of Muhammad's later wives) and the first leader of Islam after Muhammad's death

Cousin of Muhammad, he was one of his first followers and eventual son-in-law. He would become leader of Islam several years after Muhammad's death.

Holiest site in Islam, this small cube-shaped building was originally built by Abraham to honor God. Currently a pilgrimage site for over two million Muslims a year.

City that offered Muhammad protection in exchange for his negotiation and arbitration skills. The Arabic name is short for "city of the prophet."

Book that contains the revelations of Allah as given to Muhammad by the angel Gabriel.

Trip taken by Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina taken in 622. It marks year one on the Muslim calendar.

Name given by Muhammad for the Christians and the Jews, because they were fellow religions that used a holy book. (They were to be respected.)

Event mentioned in the Qur'an that describes an overnight journey Muhammad took on a winged horse to a mosque in the city of Jerusalem. There he met with fellow prophets and God (Allah).