MUNAFIQ
What is the English translation of the word MUNAFIQ
A HYPOCRITE
What is the Arabic term used to describe the Muslims who moved to Medina from Makkah?
Muhaajiroon (those who do HIJRA)
After which battle did the relationship between the Banu Qaynuqa and the Muslims get worse?
Battle of Badr
The Banu Nadir conspired with the Makkah Quraysh during 2 battles. What is the first of those 2 battles?
Battle of Uhud
Battle of the Trench
True or False?
False
Which of the Jewish tribes broke the agreement with the Muslims?
All of them!
How did the Banu Qaynuqah respond when they learned the Muslims were victorious at Badr?
They were very disappointed
--secretly opposed the Muslims
--jealous of Rasulullah SAW
--mocked/ridiculed the Muslims for their refugee status
When Prophet Mohammad (SAW) went to Banu Nadir to collect their share of the blood money, what did they do?
They tried to kill Rasulullah (SAW). Their plan was to drop a big boulder on his head from the top of the house
The Banu Qurayzah were given the choice of being punished according to 2 different sets of laws. Which did they chose?
Jewish Law
Why did the people in Medina pretend to be Muslims if they didn't really believe?
--status/power
--political benefit
--economic benefit
--wanted to destabilize Islam from within
What was so special about the Constitution of Medina?
First ever Constitution describing a pluralistic society
--framework to allow different groups of people to work and live together (build a cohesive community)
--went beyond tribal loyalties
What did the Muslim man do when he saw the Jewish shopkeeper disrespect the Muslim woman in the jewelry store?
He jumped on the shopkeeper and killed him.
Angel Jibril (AS) told him what was going on. He got up and left immediately
What are the 2 Arabic names for the Battle of the Trench?
Battle of Khandaq (Trench--that which is dug)
Battle of Ahzab (The confederates--groups of people against Muslims--Jewish and Mushrik Arabs)
What is the root word of the word "MUNAFIQ" and how does that relate to the meaning of the word?
underground tunnel or : passageway
2 openings: exit whichever way is more beneficial
hypocrites change their beliefs/standards according to whatever benefits them
Were the Jewish people required to become Muslim according to the Constitution?
No: there was no stipulation that they would formally recognize Prophet Muhammad as the Messenger/Prophet of God
Muslims and Jews were given equal status
Abdullah ibn Ubayy
When the Banu Nadir were discovered, how did they respond? Were they apologetic?
No, they did not deny the accusation and they did not show any regret.
How did Rasulullah show mercy to the Banu Qurayzah?
He allowed them to pick someone from a tribe who was their ally (Aws) to decide their punishment. Theyp picked Sa'ad ibn Muadh (well respected, known to be fair and wise)
According to Surah Baqarah, the hypocrites (misguided people) make a certain kind of trade. They trade guidance for what?
They trade guidance for ERROR.
Who were the 3 participants (groups of people) who agreed to the Constitution?
Muslims from Makkah
Muslims from Medina
Non Muslims of Medina (Arab and Jewish tribes)
When Prophet Mohammad (SAW) asked the Banu Qaynuqa to stop fighting, how did their leader respond?
They openly challenged Rasulullah (SAW)
One of them replied “O Muhammad, don’t think you’re so strong because you defeated the Quraysh (who have no knowledge of war). If we fight you, you will find we are real men, and you have not met the likes of us.”
They looked for a way to get revenge.
They went to the Quraysh and persuaded them to attack Muslims with a large army
They promised to help and to get other Jewish tribe (Banu Qurayzah) to help.
This led to the Battle of Khandaq.
What was the punishment of the Banu Qurayzah for their treachery?
Some of the adult male members were killed
Women and children were taken captive
Their wealth was distributed amongst the Muslims