Before Prophethood
Before prophethood where did the Holy Prophet (sa) go for solitude and worship?
He went to the Cave of Hira, on Mount Hira near Mecca.
What did the Holy Prophet (saw) do when he heard a baby crying during prayers?
He shortened prayers when he heard a baby crying so the mother would not be distressed.
What did Angel Gabriel first command the Holy Prophet (sa) to do?
What was the Holy Prophet’s (sa) response?
He commanded him to “Recite” (Iqra’).
He replied that he could not read.
Q. How was the honesty and trustworthiness of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) recognized even by his enemies?
Answer: Even before his prophethood, the Holy Prophet (sa) was known among the Quraish as Al-Amīn (the Trustworthy). Even his strongest enemies, including Abu Jahl, Abu Sufyan, Umayyah bin Khalaf, and An-Nadr bin Al-Harith, admitted that he never lied. When the Holy Prophet (sa) asked the Quraish whether they would believe him if he warned them of an approaching army, they replied that they would because they had always found him truthful. This shows his exceptional honesty, trustworthiness, and high moral character.
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
Before receiving revelation what did Holy Prophet (saw) experience?
He began having true dreams that came true clearly.
How did the Holy Prophet (saw) react when jealosy or disagreements arose among his wives?
He generally remained calm and patient. For example, when a wife broke another wife’s food bowl out of jealousy, he calmly gathered the food and arranged for the broken bowl to be replaced. These incidents show that his household life was characterized by affection, patience, fairness, forgiveness, and wisdom.
What were the first words revealed to the Holy Prophet (saw)?
The revelation began: “Recite in the name of your Lord Who created.” These verses are from Surah Al-‘Alaq. اِقۡرَاۡ بِاسۡمِ رَبِّکَ الَّذِیۡ خَلَقَ ۚ﴿۲خَلَقَ الۡاِنۡسَانَ مِنۡ عَلَقٍ ۚ﴿۳
Recite in the name of your Lord Who created, Created man from an adhesive clot. Recite! And your Lord is the Noblest. Who taught by the pen. Taught man what he knew not. (96:2-6)
Describe the personality and character of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa).
He walked with dignity and was usually the first to say Salam.
His character was marked by humility, modesty, kindness, patience, generosity, compassion, and moderation. He spoke clearly and wisely, avoided unnecessary conversation, never insulted or degraded anyone, and was always thankful for Allah’s blessings. He did not seek revenge for personal wrongs but strongly defended the rights of others.
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
Q. What was the religious practice of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) before his prophethood?
Answer: Before receiving revelation, the Holy Prophet (sa) was not yet following the detailed laws of Islam, as they had not been revealed. However, due to his pure nature, he always stayed away from the corrupt practices of Arab society. He never worshipped idols, ate food sacrificed to idols, or drank alcohol.
How did the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) show his love and kindness toward children?
The Holy Prophet (sa) treated children with great love, mercy, and affection. He greeted them with Salam, joked and played with them, and showed them attention. Once, he even carried his granddaughter Umamah (ra) on his shoulders while leading the Prayer, gently putting her down during Ruku‘ and Sajdah and picking her up again afterward. He taught that those who show mercy to others receive the mercy of Allah.
What did the Holy Prophet (sa) do after receiving the first revelation?
He returned home to Hadrat Khadijah (ra) with his heart beating rapidly and asked her to cover him.
Describe the physical appearance of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa).
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) had a beautiful, dignified, and commanding appearance. His face was bright like the full moon, he was of medium height, had a glowing complexion, thick hair and beard, and a strong, well-balanced body.
Q: Which prophet, known as John the Baptist in Christianity, lived at the same time as Hadrat Isa (as)?
A: Hadrat Yahya (as).
Q. What was the “Time of Fatrat,” and how did the continuous revelation begin afterward?
Answer: The Time of Fatrat was a temporary pause in revelation after the first revelation. According to the passage, it lasted about 40 days, during which the Holy Prophet (sa) experienced great anxiety and uncertainty. Later, while returning from the Cave of Hira, he saw Angel Gabriel again. He hurried home and asked Hadrat Khadijah (ra) to cover him. Allah then revealed the command beginning, “O thou that hast wrapped thyself with thy mantle! Arise and warn…” After this, the continuous descent of revelation began.
How did the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) show kindness and respect toward women?
The Holy Prophet (sa) treated women with great kindness, respect, and consideration. He advised that women traveling on camels should be treated gently, and showed great respect and generosity toward his foster-mother Hadrat Halimah (ra). He also emphasized the special status of mothers, saying “your mother” three times before mentioning the father, teaching Muslims to give mothers exceptional love, care, and respect.
How did Hadrat Khadijah (ra) comfort the Holy Prophet (sa)?
She assured him that Allah would never disgrace him because he cared for relatives, helped the oppressed and needy, honored guests, and performed good deeds.
Q. How did the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) demonstrate simplicity in his daily life?
Despite his high position, he lived very simply. He helped with household work, repaired his shoes and clothes, milked goats, helped servants, accepted simple invitations, and treated both rich and poor with respect. He smiled often but did not laugh loudly. He was deeply conscious of Allah, compassionate toward people, and patient, grateful, and content with whatever he had.
The Holy Prophet (sa) lived a very simple and contented life. He ate simple food, never complained about hunger or disliked food, and shared what he had with others. His bedding, clothing, and possessions were very modest. He compared worldly life to a traveler resting briefly under the shade of a tree before continuing his journey, showing that he valued the Hereafter over worldly comforts.
What is the name of the deepest ocean trench?
Mariana Trench
Q. What was the incident of Shaqq-e-Sadr in the childhood of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa)?
Answer: While the young Holy Prophet (sa) was grazing goats with other children, he experienced a remarkable vision in which two men dressed in white opened his chest, removed and washed his heart, and placed it back. The other children were frightened and informed Halimah, who later returned him to his mother, Hadrat Aminah. She reassured Halimah that her son was destined for a high rank. This incident became known as Shaqq-e-Sadr (the splitting of the chest) and is described in the passage as the Holy Prophet’s (sa) first known vision.
What happened in the Incident of Honey, and what lesson was given by Allah?
The Holy Prophet (sa) enjoyed honey served by one of his wives and stayed with her a little longer. Some of his other wives, feeling jealous, told him that the honey caused an unpleasant smell. Since the Holy Prophet (sa) disliked bad smells, he vowed not to eat honey again. Allah then revealed Surah At-Tahrim (66:2–3), teaching that the Holy Prophet (sa) should not forbid for himself something that Allah had made lawful merely to please others.
To whom did Hadrat Khadijah (ra) take the Holy Prophet (sa)?
She took him to her cousin Waraqah bin Naufal.
He was an elderly man who had accepted Christianity and had knowledge of earlier scriptures.
Waraqah said that the angel who appeared to the Holy Prophet (sa) was the same angel Gabriel who had come to Moses (as).
He predicted that his people would oppose and expel him.He explained that those who received such a divine mission had always faced opposition. But that if he lived to see that time, he would strongly support the Holy Prophet (sa).
What was the Holy Prophet Muhammad’s (sa) sense of humor like?
The Holy Prophet (sa) had a gentle, loving, and pleasant sense of humor. He joked with children, adults, and elderly people, but never hurt or mocked anyone. Even when joking, he always spoke the truth.
Story 1 – The Baby Camel:
Once a man asked the Holy Prophet (sa) for a camel to ride. The Holy Prophet (sa) jokingly said, “I will give you a baby camel.” The man wondered how he could ride a baby camel. The Holy Prophet (sa) smiled and explained that every camel is the baby of another camel.
Story 2 – The Elderly Woman:
Once the Holy Prophet (sa) jokingly told an elderly woman that old women would not enter Paradise. When she became concerned, he explained that in Paradise she would be made young again. His joke ended by giving her happiness and hope.
These stories show that the Holy Prophet’s (sa) humor was kind, truthful, and meant to bring happiness to others.
What is the only continent located in all four hemispheres?
Africa