Pre Islamic Arabia
What is the simple meaning of the term “hijrat”?
Migration
At what age did Muhammad (S) receive the first revelation?
40
Why did Pilgrims not want to go to Yemen, even though Abrahah built a large church?
The church did not have a history, but the Ka‘bah had a long history.
What was the name of the grandfather of Muhammad SAW?
Abdul Muttalib
What is sister Farihas favorite season?
Winter
What is the term for the days of ignorance?
Jahiliyah
Which sūrah contains the first set of revelations?
Surah Alaq
T/F
The elephants destroyed the Ka‘bah, but Abdul Muttalib rebuilt it.
FALSE
After Muhammad(S) became the messenger of Allah who protected him from the Quraish?
His uncle Abu Talib
What does a house wear?
address
a dress
hehe
What are some examples of what people used to do in pre islamic Arabia?
They could marry their own step mothers.
They buried female infants.
etc
When was the first set of revelations sent to Muhammad (S)
Last 10 days of Ramadan
When Abrahah marched to Makkah with a large army and elephants, how did the Quraish react?
They run away without fighting.
What is the name of the woman who hired Muhammad(S) to do business on her behalf?
Khadijah RA
What does the Islamic Calendar follow?
The lunar cycle
Give me some example of a social belief they would practice that is considered shirk
astrology
In the first revelation, what was the first command given to Muhammad (S)
"Read! In the name of your lord"
How many important events happened in Arabia in the year of the elephant?
What was the name of the adopted son of Muhammad SAW?
Zaid Ibn Harith
What ancient invention allows people to see through walls?
windows
How was hajj different from hajj during jahilliyah
practice naked
if it didnt fall at the right time they would change it
After Muhammad (S) came back from Cave Hira, Khadījah (ra) took him to see her cousin. Who was the cousin and what did he tell them?
The Cousin named Waraqah was a knowledgeable christian and he said Muhammad had received Divine revelation.
How did the gathering of a large number of pilgrims benefit the people of Makkah?
It brought economic prosperity to the city as it brought tourism
What was the name of Muhammad SAW milk mother?
Halimah
I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?
A Map