The battle of Fijar
how old was prophet muhammad during battle of fijar?
He was twenty (20) years old
What is Hilf Al-Fudool?
This covenant was formed by five Quraysh tribes after the Battle of Fijar to ensure justice for all.
What caused the Quraysh to rebuild the Ka'bah during Muhammad’s youth?
A flood damaged the Ka'bah after it had already been weakened by a fire.
How did Muhammad ﷺ first come to work for Khadijah (RA)?
He was hired to manage a trade caravan for her business.
Who were the signatories of Hilf Al-Fudool?
Banu Hashim, Banu Abdul Muttalib, Banu Asad, Banu Zahra, and Banu Taym.
What month did the battle break out?
Duhl Qa´dah
Who was the stranger who was wronged in Makkah?
This man from Zabid was denied payment for his goods by Aas bin Wayel, leading to the creation of the Hilf Al-Fudool pact.
What rule did the Quraysh make about the money used to rebuild the Ka'bah?
They agreed not to use money earned from usury, prostitution, or theft.
What was Khadijah (RA) known for that impressed people in Makkah?
She was a wealthy and honest businesswoman.
Who first responded to the stranger’s plea for help that led to Hilf Al-Fudool?
Zubayr bin Abdul Muttalib.
True or false: This battle was the fourth and most deadly in a series of skirmishes that had erupted each of the 3 previous years
true
Who is Zubayr bin Abdul Muttalib?
He was the first to respond to the stranger’s cry for help and called a meeting to address the injustice.
Who was the first man to begin dismantling the Ka'bah, showing that Allah would not punish them for rebuilding it?
Waleed bin Mugheera.
Why did Khadijah (RA) trust Muhammad ﷺ to lead her caravan to Syria?
Because of his honesty, trustworthiness, and excellent character.
Who suggested that the next person entering the Ka'bah should settle the Black Stone dispute?
Abu Umayya, the oldest among the Quraysh.
what was prophet muhammads role?
As a member of the Quraysh, Muhammad was also present in the battle. His role was to collect the enemy's arrows and hand them over to his uncles.
Who is Abdullah bin Jad’an?
The meeting to form the Hilf Al-Fudool was held in the house of this man from the tribe of Banu Taym.
What problem arose when the tribes reached the stage of placing the Black Stone into the wall of the Ka'bah?
Each tribe wanted the honor of placing it, leading to a serious dispute.
What was Muhammad ﷺ’s role in Khadijah’s (RA) caravan trade trips?
He supervised the caravan, handled trade negotiations, and ensured profits were maximized.
Who recognized Muhammad ﷺ as trustworthy and allowed him to resolve the Black Stone dispute?
The Quraysh tribal leaders.
The tribes that were fighting?
.The warring tribes were the Quraysh and Kinana on one side and the Qays Ghilan on the other.
Which event from the Prophet Muhammad’s youth demonstrated his commitment to justice, as he attended it with his uncles and later praised it even after becoming a prophet?
It was the Hilf Al-Fudool, a covenant made by the Quraysh tribes to defend anyone who faced injustice.
Who was chosen by the Quraysh to settle the dispute over who would place the Black Stone during the rebuilding of the Ka'bah?
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was chosen because he was known as Al-Amin, the trustworthy one.
What happened after Khadijah (RA) was so impressed by Muhammad ﷺ’s honesty and character during the trade trips?
She proposed marriage to him, and he accepted, becoming her husband.
Who was the wealthy businesswoman that Muhammad ﷺ first worked for, later becoming his wife?
Khadijah (RA).