Birth
In what year was Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) born?
571 CE
What was the name of Prophet Muhammad’s (SAWS) father?
Abdullah
What was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) known for in Mecca?
For his truthfulness and trustworthiness
What did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) initially say when asked to recite?
"I am not able to read"
Which was the main religious practice in Mecca before Islam?
Idol worship
What significant event occurred in the year Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) was born?
Abraha’s army tried to attack the Kaaba
Who took care of Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) after the death of his mother?
His grandfather, Abdul Muttalib
At what age did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) marry Khadijah (radiyallahu anha)?
25 Years old
What was Khadijah’s (radiyallahu anha) reaction when Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received the first revelation?
She supported him and believed in him
What was Mecca famous for before Islam?
A center for trade and the Kabah filled with idols visited each year by Arabs.
What tribe did Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) belong to?
Quraysh
Who became Prophet Muhammad’s (SAWS) guardian after the death of his grandfather, Abdul Muttalib?
Abu Talib
Why did Khadijah (radiyallahu anha) propose marriage to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
She was impressed by his honesty and business skills
Who did Khadijah consult to learn more about the revelation?
her cousin Waraqa ibn Nawfal
Where was the prophet when he received the first revelation?
in the cave of Hira, in mountain Nur near Mecca.
What did Allah send to protect the Kaaba from Abraha’s army?
Ababil birds with stones
What happened to Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) when the angel Jibreel (AS) visited him as a child?
His chest was opened, and his heart was washed with Zamzam water
What nickname was given to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) because of his trustworthy nature?
Al-Amin
Which Surah’s verses were revealed during the first revelation?
Surah Al-Alaq
How many idols were there in the Kabah and around it?
over 360
Who nursed Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) in the desert during his infancy?
Halima Saadia
Where is the Arabian Peninsula located?
The middle east
How did the prophet solve the crisis of the black stone?
He placed the black stone on e cloth and had a representative of each tribe carry the cloth to the Kaba.
Why do we mention so much that the prophet was truthful and trustworthy?
because it is very important for a prophet not to lie.
Who built the Kabah in Mecca?
Ibrahim and his son, Ismail (aleyhimus salam)