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Who was the primary wet nurse of the Prophet S?
Halīmah Sa'diyyah R
What is the meaning of Hilf Al Fudhul or Hilf al Mutayyibeen?
Alliance of the Virtuous or Alliance of the Perfumed Ones
In who's house did the Hilf Al Fudhul take place?
Abdullah ibn Jud'ān
How old was the Prophet S at the time of the Fijār Wars?
15 or 20 years old
What was the name of the slave-woman freed by Abu Lahab upon receiving the news of the birth of the Prophet S
Thuwaybatul Aslamiyyah
Who was a foster brother as well as an uncle of the Prophet S?
Hamzah bin Abdul Muttalib RA
How old was the Prophet (S) during his first journey to Syria and who did he meet?
9 years old and Bahīra the monk at Busra
Who performed the Nikah of the Prophet S and Khadija R?
Abu Talib according to some narrations or Waraqah bin Nawfal
What was the name of Abu Tālib's wife who raised the Prophet S like her own son?
Fatimah bint Asad R
What is the name of the 3rd daughter of the Prophet S?
Umm Kulthum R
List three reasons why Allah SWT had all Prophets become Shepards before sending Revelation to them.
To teach them:
1. Patience
2. Empathy
3. Humbleness
4. Courage
Who was the mother of Ibrahim (R), the son of the Prophet S?
Mariah Al Qibtiyyah (Mary the Copt)
On two separate occasions, Allah SWT caused him to go to sleep
Why had the Prophet S not married up until 25 years?
He wanted to focus on supporting his family
Which common ancestor was shared by the Prophet S and Khadijah R?
Qusayy bin Kilāb
Who did Bahira ask the Prophet to swear by?
Al Lat and Al Uzza
When the Prophet S was around 35 years old, what significant event occurred in Makkah and what role did the Prophet S play in it thus elevating his status amongst the people of Makkah
Fire and flood that damaged the Ka'bah. Quraysh came together to rebuild and disputed over the placing of the Black Stone. The Prophet was chosen and he chose for the stone to be placed on a sheet where everyone participated and he placed the black stone himself
Who was the Chieftain that took the goods from the Yemeni man and refused to pay him and based on that the Hilf Al Fudhul was made?
Al ās bin Wā'il
How many times was the Prophet (S)'s chest opened and at what ages?
2-3
once at the age of 4
once during Isrā'a and Mi'rāj
once when he was 9 or 10 years old
What was the statement made about Khadijah R by the Prophet S and what was the most special quality about her?
She was the best woman of her time and she had perfect īmān
How did the Prophet S repay back the kindness of Abu Talib?
By adopting Ali bin Abi Talib R
Why did Jibreel AS give glad tidings to Khadija R of a house in Paradise where there will no noise or struggle?
Because throughout her entire Marriage to the Prophet S, she never fought or argued with the Prophet S and was a constant source of comfort for him.
Who were the previous husbands of Khadijah R? and how many children did she have with them?
Abu Hala bin Zurarah and Utayq bin ābid or Atīq bin Āidh Al Makhzūmi
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Hind & Hala (Abu Hala)
Abd Al Uzza & Hind (Atīq)
How did the Prophet S's character, honesty and integrity help him in his transition from a shepard to a businessman?
His character led multiple doors and opportunities opening not only in terms of career but eventually to marriage itself
What is the most famous thing Hind bin Abu Hala (R) known for? He was Khadija R's son from her marriage with Abu Hala.
The most comprehensive description of the Prophet (S) which is found in the Shamāil of Imam Tirmidhi R and Qadi Iyad's Ash-Shifā'