Salmans Journey
What country was Salmaan originally from?
Persia
Who suggested digging the trench?
Salmaan al-Faarisi
How many enemies came to attack Madinah?
about 10,000
Why did Salmaan leave his home?
To search for the true religion.
Was the trench idea common in Arabia?
No
Were the Muslims more or fewer in number than the enemy?
fewer
What job did Salmaan do for many years during his journey?
He served different religious teachers/monks.
Where had Salmaan seen this idea before?
In persia
What happened when the enemy saw the trench?
They were shocked and couldn't cross it.
What sign did the last monk tell Salmaan to look for in the final Prophet?
The Seal of Prophethood on his back.
Why did the Muslims need the trench?
They were outnumbered and needed a way to stop the enemy.
Who was the strong warrior who jumped across the trench?
Amr ibn ‘Abd Wudd
What city did Salmaan finally reach after being sold as a slave?
Madinah
How long did the Muslims work to dig the trench?
About six days
What did Salmaan’s idea and effort help save?
The entire city of madinah