The Makkan Leaders
What was the name of the Makkan leader who was a fierce enemy of Prophet Muhammad?
Abu Jahl.
Which brave uncle of Prophet Muhammad stood up against Abu Jahl?
Hazrat Hamzah.
From which city did visitors come to meet Prophet Muhammad and learn about Islam?
Madinah.
The Hijrah was Prophet Muhammad's journey from which city to which city?
From Makkah to Madinah.
Which Surah of the Holy Qur'an tells us not to worship the sun or the moon, but to worship Allah?
Surah Fussilat (Surah 41).
What did Abu Jahl do to Prophet Muhammad when he was sitting outside the Ka'bah?
He insulted him.
What did Hazrat Hamzah promise after learning that Abu Jahl had insulted Prophet Muhammad?
He promised to protect his nephew from his enemies.
Where did Prophet Muhammad meet the visitors from Madinah during the pilgrimage season?
In the tents of the pilgrims.
Who did Prophet Muhammad ask to sleep in his bed on the night of the Hijrah?
Hazrat Ali.
In Surah Fussilat, which Ayah tells us not to worship the sun or the moon?
Ayah 37 (41:37).
Name TWO things the Makkan leaders offered Prophet Muhammad to convince him to stop spreading Islam.
Money, honour (becoming their chief), or power (becoming their king). Any two are correct.
What did Hazrat Hamzah tell Abu Jahl that showed he had accepted Islam?
He said that he was now of the same religion as Prophet Muhammad.
Why were the people of Madinah constantly fighting with one another?
Because the city was divided into two tribes that were at war.
Why did Hazrat Ali sleep in Prophet Muhammad's bed on the night of the Hijrah?
To trick the enemies into thinking the Prophet was still home, allowing him to escape safely.
According to this Ayah, what TWO things should people not worship?
The sun and the moon.
What TWO things did the Makkan leaders ban people from doing with the Prophet's relatives?
Marrying them and trading with them.
Which TWO important people in Prophet Muhammad's life passed away in the same year?
Hazrat Khadijah and Hazrat Abu Talib.
What did the visitors from Madinah hope Allah's Message could bring to their city?
Peace and unity between the two tribes.
Who accompanied Prophet Muhammad when he escaped Makkah, and where did they hide?
Hazrat Abu Bakr. They hid in a mountain cave.
Why does this Ayah tell us to worship Allah instead of the sun and the moon?
Because Allah is the One who created the sun and the moon.
How long did the ban against Prophet Muhammad's relatives last, and did it succeed in stopping Islam?
Three years. No, it actually brought more attention to the Prophet's teachings.
Why did the death of Hazrat Abu Talib make life especially dangerous for Prophet Muhammad?
Abu Talib had been his guardian and protector. Without him, the Prophet was no longer protected from his enemies and could not preach openly.
What did the leaders of the two tribes in Madinah promise Prophet Muhammad if he moved to their city?
They promised to accept him as their leader.
What TWO things did the Makkan horsemen see outside the cave that convinced them nobody was hiding inside?
A spider's web covering the cave entrance and a dove's nest on a ledge.
How did the Makkan man react after Prophet Muhammad recited this Ayah to him?
He was moved by the truth and beauty of the words and told the other Makkans to stop troubling Prophet Muhammad.