In which city was our Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him born?
In the city of Mecca
What was the name of the person who took care of our Prophet Muhammad peace be upon was for the first 4 years of his life?
Halima
Why did Amina want to visit the city of Medinah?
Her husband Abdullah passed away in Medinah, and therefore she wanted to visit his grave.
How was Abu Talib's behavior towards our Prophet?
He loved our Prophet dearly and treated him like his own child.
To whom did our Prophet marry at the age of 25?
Khadīja bint Khuwaylid
What were the name(s) of the parents of our beloved Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him?
Amina and Abdullah
Halima had a weak and old donkey. What happened to it when he met our Prophet when he was a baby?
The donkey became stronger and faster
Who went to visit the city of Medinah with Amina?
Our Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him and a lady called Barakah (Umm Ayman) went with them.
What was one of the important skill that Abu Talib taught our Prophet?
Abu Talib taught him how to herd sheep and how to work as a shepherd.
How many children did our Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him have with Khadija?
He had 6 children. Al-Qasim, Abdullah, and four daughters, Zaynab, Ruqayyah, Umm Kulthum, and Fatimah
When did our Prophet’s father passed away? Where did he passed away?
He passed away before our Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him was even born. He passed away in the city of Yathrib (Medinah).
How come Muhammad peace be upon him stayed with Halima for more than 2 years?
Halima loved our Prophet dearly and begged Amina to have him for longer.
What happened to Amina on her way back from Medinah?
She fell sick on her back from the travels. She also unexpectedly passed away.
Why did Abu Talib want to bring his nephew (Muhammad peace be upon him) to Sham (Syria)?
It was for the purpose of a trade journey.
Why did our Prophet start meditating in the cave Hira?
He was thinking and meditating on the Greatness of God, and seeking to escape the social ills that dominated Meccan society at the time, including abuse and neglect of women, idolatry, an unfair balance of wealth, and abuse of those living in poverty.
Who took care of our Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him after his parents passed away?
His paternal grandfather; his name was Abdul Muttalib.
One day, as our Prophet peace be upon him was playing, a miracle took place. What happened?
The angel Jibreel came down and took his heart out of his chest and cleaned his heart.
How do you think our Prophet felt when he lost his mother Amina?
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A Christian monk by the name of Bahira noticed something special when Abu Talib and young Muhammad was traveling. What did he notice?
At the age of 40
Who took care of our Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him when his grandfather passed away? What was first name?
His uncle Abu Talib raised our Prophet from the age of 8.
Why did Halima return our Prophet to his mother Amina?
He did not want little Muhammad to be hurt again so Halima returned him to his mother Amina.
Why do you think we are commanded to look after the orphans in the Quran?
Allah commands kindness to orphans because they are particularly vulnerable without parental protection and love, making compassion a fundamental aspect of true belief and a way to build stable, compassionate communities.
On their way to Sham, Abu Talib and young Muhammad met with a Christian Monk named Bahira. What did he tell Abu Talib?
What were the first verses revealed to our Prophet?
The first verses revealed to our Prophet Muhammad were the first five verses of Surah Al-Alaq. While meditating in the Cave of Hira, the angel Jibril appeared and commanded him to "Read!".