Migration
What were the major events when the Prophet (ﷺ) went to invite the people of Ta’if? Who accompanied him? did they welcome him or harm him ﷺ ?
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) went to Ta’if to invite its people to Islam.
He was accompanied by Zayd ibn Harithah.
The leaders of Ta’if rejected him, mocked him, and incited children and slaves to throw stones at him, causing him injuries.
where did the Isra' and Mi'raj take place?
The Isra’ was from Makkah to Jerusalem (Al-Aqsa Mosque).
Who migrated with the Prophet (ﷺ) TO MADINAH?
The Prophet (ﷺ) was accompanied by Abu Bakr al-Siddiq.
In whose house did the Prophet (ﷺ) stay upon reaching Madinah?
He stayed in the house of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari.
How should Muslims greet non-Muslims?
Muslims should say: “Peace be upon those who follow guidance”, or “Assalamu ‘ala man ittaba‘a al-huda”.
If non-Muslims greet first, Muslims may reply: “Wa ‘alaikum” (“And upon you”).
Did anyone embrace Islam in Ta'if, and what is their story and name?
No one from the leaders accepted Islam, but a Christian servant named Addas gave him grapes and embraced Islam after hearing the Prophet mention Nineveh, the town of Prophet Yunus (Jonah).
What was the obligation revealed during it?
During Mi’raj, the obligation of the five daily prayers (Salah) was revealed.
HOW MANY days did they hide in the cave of thawr?
three days
What was the first action the Prophet (ﷺ) took in Madinah, and how was the location chosen?
the first act was building Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (The Prophet’s Mosque).
The location was chosen where the Prophet’s camel sat down, and the land belonged to two orphans, which was purchased and used to build the mosque.
What impurities are excused and do not invalidate the prayer?
Tiny drops or traces of impurities that are hard to avoid (like small blood stains or unnoticed urine drops) are excused.
They do not invalidate the prayer if they are minor and unintentional.
With the people of which city were the First and Second Pledges of Aqabah made? How many people pledged in each?
The pledges were made with people from Yathrib (later called Madinah).
The First Pledge of Aqabah had 12 men.
The Second Pledge of Aqabah had 73 men and 2 women, totaling 75 people.
in the cave: Who bought them food? who brought them news? who erased their tracks with sheep?
Asma’ bint Abi Bakr brought them food.
Abdullah ibn Abi Bakr brought them news.
Amir ibn Fuhayrah erased their tracks with sheep.
How does one complete their Friday prayer if they joined after the second bowing (rukoo‘) of the imam?
If someone missed both rak‘ahs, they must pray Dhuhr (4 rak‘ahs) instead.
If they caught one rak‘ah, they can complete Jumu‘ah by adding one rak‘ah.
What is the ruling on cleaning oneself (istinja’) with the right hand?
It is disliked (makruh) to use the right hand for cleaning after using the toilet.
One should use the left hand, as instructed by the Prophet (ﷺ).
When the Prophet (ﷺ) planned to migrate to Madinah, what did the Quraysh disbelievers plan, and what happened?
When the Prophet (ﷺ) planned to migrate to Madinah, what did the Quraysh disbelievers plan, and what happened?
Suraqah ibn Malik tried to follow them but was stopped by a miracle (his horse kept sinking in the sand).
What are the recommended (mustahabb) days for fasting?
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Mondays and Thursdays.
White days (13th, 14th, 15th of each lunar month).
Day of Arafah (9th of Dhul-Hijjah) for non-pilgrims.
Ashura (10th of Muharram) and ideally 9th or 11th with it.
Six days of Shawwal after Ramadan.
How is tayammum (dry ablution) performed?
Make intention (niyyah).
Strike hands lightly on clean earth/surface.
Wipe the face with both hands.
Strike again and wipe both hands/arms up to the elbows.
When did the migration to Madinah occur?
The migration occurred in the year 622 CE.
Where did the Prophet (ﷺ) stop before entering Madinah, and what did he do?
He stopped in Quba’, a village near Madinah.
He built the Quba’ Mosque, the first mosque in Islam.
Is it permissible to make wudu with rose water?
Yes, as long as the rose water remains water in essence, and has not become a scented solution.
It must not be thick or altered; if it flows like water, it is valid.
How many obligatory prayers can be performed with one tayammum? Can one use tayammum for voluntary prayers too?
One tayammum is sufficient for one obligatory prayer.
It can be used for voluntary (nafl) prayers as well, as long as the reason for tayammum (lack of water) still exists.