The Arrival in Madinah
Which city did Prophet Muhammad arrive in after leaving Makkah?
Madinah.
What was the name of Prophet Muhammad's camel?
Qaswa.
What important place of worship did Prophet Muhammad decide to build in Madinah?
A mosque.
Muslims from which TWO cities worked together to build the mosque?
Makkah and Madinah.
What is the name of the holy building in Makkah?
The Ka'bah.
How did the people of Madinah react when Prophet Muhammad arrived?
They celebrated and rushed into the streets to welcome him.
How did Qaswa react to the large crowd following her through the streets of Madinah?
She paid no attention to the crowd and continued walking.
Who owned the land where Prophet Muhammad decided to build the mosque?
Two orphans.
When did the Muslims begin building the Prophet's mosque after the land was chosen?
Very early the next morning.
What did Prophet Muhammad prepare when he invited his relatives to learn about Islam?
A meal.
What did the people of Madinah invite Prophet Muhammad to do as he passed through their streets?
They invited him to stay in their homes as their guest.
What was the courtyard where Qaswa stopped originally used for?
Drying and storing dates.
The owners wanted to give the land to Prophet Muhammad as a gift. What did he insist on doing instead?
Paying them for the land.
Name TWO tasks the Muslims had to complete while building the mosque.
Clearing the ground, digging trenches, laying bricks, building walls, raising pillars, or constructing the roof. (Any two are correct.)
What colour was the cloak Prophet Muhammad placed around Hazrat Ali on the night of the Hijrah?
Green.
Why did Prophet Muhammad refuse to choose a family to stay with immediately?
Because he did not want the other families to feel disappointed.
What did Qaswa do the FIRST time she reached the courtyard?
She knelt down, but then changed her mind and walked away.
What were the pillars of the Prophet's mosque made from?
The trunks of date palms.
Which TWO important people helped build the mosque even though they had recently completed a long journey?
Prophet Muhammad and Hazrat Ali.
Who accompanied Prophet Muhammad when he secretly left Makkah for Madinah?
Hazrat Abu Bakr.
What idea did Prophet Muhammad come up with to decide where he would live in Madinah?
He decided to let his camel walk freely and make his home wherever she stopped.
How did Qaswa finally show everyone that she had chosen the place where Prophet Muhammad would settle?
She returned to the same courtyard, knelt down again, and stayed there.
What material was used to build the mosque's roof, and was the entire courtyard covered?
Palm branches were used for the roof, but only part of the courtyard was covered. The rest was left open for prayer.
How did the Muslims show happiness and unity while building the mosque, and what does this teach us?
They worked joyfully together and sang while completing their tasks. This teaches us the importance of teamwork and helping one another.
When Prophet Muhammad arrived in Madinah, what TWO things did he decide to build on the land chosen by his camel?
His house and a mosque.