Early Life
When did the Prophet's (PBUH) father pass away?
He passed away before the Prophet (PBUH) was born.
How did the divine revelation start?
It started with a truthful night vision / dream.
When was the first immigration to Abyssinia established?
It was established in the fifth year after he (PBUH) received the divine message.
When was the Year of Grief?
It was the tenth year of the divine message.
Who sponsored the Prophet (PBUH)?
'Abdul Muttalib, his grandfather.
What is the name of the mountain where the Prophet (PBUH) was when the divine revelation started.
The mountain was called Jabal An-Noor or The Mountain of Light.
When did the Prophet (PBUH) command his companions to immigrate to Abyssinia?
He (PBUH) commanded his companions to Abyssinia when he (PBUH) saw what they suffer at the hands of the polythiests' harm and different types of torment.
Why was it called the year of Grief?
It was the year during which both his wife (Khadijah RA), and his uncle (Abu Bakr As-Siddiq RA), who used to support him, passed away.
How old was the Prophet (PBUH) when he traveled to Ash-Sham both the first and second time?
The first time, he (PBUH) was 12. The second time, he (PBUH) was 25.
Who did the Prophet (PBUH) call to Islam in the beginning?
His honourable household, and those whom he (PBUH) trusted of his friends, such as Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (RA).
How many Muslims immigrated to Abyssinia the first time?
16, 12 men and 4 women.
Who accompanied the Prophet (PBUH) to At-Taif during the year of Grief?
Zayd ibn Harithah accompanied him.
What war was the Prophet (PBUH) involved in during his childhood?
He (PBUH) was a part of the war of Fijar.
How long did the secret call to Islam last?
It lasted 3 years.
When was the second immigration to Abyssinia?
The seventh year after the Prophet (PBUH) received the divine message.
What happened to the Prophet (PBUH) while seeking support in At-Ta'if?
He traveled to the city of Ta'if to invite the people to Islam and look for allies, but the inhabitants rejected him and drove him out with stones.
Who were the three fostering mothers of the Prophet (PBUH)?
Aminah, Thowaybah, and Halimah bint Zo'ayb As-Sa'diyyah.
Tell me the story of Abu Lahab when the Prophet (PBUH) called to Islam openly.
Along the lines of when the Prophet said, " If I said there was an army ready to attack us on the other side of this mountain, would you believe me?", then called them to Islam. After that, Abu Lahab said, "Perish you! Did you call us here for this?" and ridiculed him.
How did Ja'far ibn Abi Talib defend the Muslims before King Negus?
He delivered a profound speech describing their ignorance before Islam, the moral teachings of Islam, and recited portions of the Quran, moving the King Negus to tears and leading him to reject the Quraysh demands.
How did Allah comfort the Prophet (PBUH) after this painful period?
Allah blessed him with the miraculous night journey of Isra and Mi'raj (the journey from Makkah to Jerusalem and the ascension through the heavens).