Seerah
When is the Prophet's name always mentioned?
Shahada and Adthan
Where is he in the order of Prophets?
He is the final Prophet
What kind of place was Mecca before Islam?
Idolatry, Paganism, Ignorance.
What day was the Prophet (pbuh) born?
Monday.
When asked why he fasted on Mondays, the Prophet (pbuh) replied, “This was the day that I was born, and it was the day that Revelation first came to me.”
What was the Prophet's first job?
A Shepherd
Wisdom:
Solitude, reflection, and introspection.
Connection between godlessness and affluence in urban areas.
Constantly observing the miraculous nature of God.
Sheep are known for their heedlessness, like humans.
Each sheep has a unique personality, and must act accordingly.
Soft and tender, but also brave in the face of danger (wolves).
Difficulty to develop arrogance and pride.
What does Seerah mean?
Biography, to travel the path of someone
Who else did the Prophet get sent to besides the human beings?
Only Prophet sent directly to the Jinn.
Which Prophets were sent to the Arabs before Muhammad (saw)?
Ibrahim and Ismail
Where was the Prophet (pbuh) sent in the first few years of his life?
The dessert,
Purer environment when infant mortality was common
Able to withstand harsh environments
They had a purer form of the Arabic language
Wouldn’t be as spoiled
Who was the Prophet's first wife?
Khadijah
Who gave the Prophet his name?
grandfather
What was his most powerful miracle?
The Qur'an.
Who was Amr ibn Luhayy?
The person who first altered the religion of Ibrahim.
The Amalekites were notoriously powerful, and they attributed their dominance to their idols and their Paganism. Amr ibn Luhayy’s inferiority complex led him to emulate their apparent success and in turn destroyed his nation’s faith.
Introduced the idol Hubal, this opened up the floodgates and idol worship began to proliferate.
What was the name of the Prophet's milk mom?
Halimah
Forbidden.
What does Muhammad mean?
to be given continuous praise
What is the Sirat?
A bridge every human must pass on the Day of Judgement before entering Paradise. Those who fall will enter Hellfire, and people's ability to cross will be determined by their deeds in this life.
Yes, the Pagans of Arabia believed in Allah and did not have an idol for Him. Arab paganism did not depict Allah, as they knew that He could not be represented by an idol.
When they were asked why they worship idols when they believe in Allah, they say, “We worship them only so they may bring us closer to Allah.” The Qur’an states, “They worship besides Allah others who can neither harm nor benefit them, and say, “These are our intercessors with Allah.” So they thought of these idols as lesser gods and believed Allah was “too holy” thus requiring intermediaries.
What happened when the Prophet (pbuh) was 4 years old?
the Archangel Jibril came to the Prophet (pbuh). The other children ran away while the Prophet (pbuh) stood his ground. Jibril overpowered him and forced him onto the ground. He opened up the Prophet’s chest, took out his heart, and removed a black slither from his heart. Jibril then said, “this is Shaytan’s portion in you.” He then washed his heart in a golden cup of Zamzam, put it back, and sealed his chest.
What is the sacred Haram?
Sacred grounds where no-one can be harmed.
How will most of the Prophets respond on the day of judgment when asked to have it begin.
"go to someone else." The Prophet will say, "this is my responsibility."
What is the first thing Allah decreed?
The Prophethood of Muhammad (saw) even before he blew the ruh into Adam (as).
Who were the Hunafa?
meaning “those who turn away” (turning away from shirk (polytheism) and towards tawhid (Oneness of Allah).
Four prominent Hunafa. They made a pact to search for the true religion of Ibrahim in the form of Hanifiyyah (singular). Hanifiyyah was the closest thing to Islam during those times.
Who took care of the Prophet (pbuh) after his grandather passed away at the age of eight?
His uncle, Abu Talib, up until he lived over 50 years old.
What tribe did the Prophet and Khadijah belong to?
The Quraysh