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What is the Prophet's grandfather's name?
ʿAbdul Muṭṭalib
No, he lived with Halimah.
What activities did the Prophet pbuh learn in his new village?
He learned about handling animals and trained in archery.
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How many times did the Prophet invite the sons of ʿAbdul Muṭṭalib? Why?
3 times. Since Abu Lahab mocked the Prophet to be doing magic.
Who was Imam Ali's father, and the uncle of the Prophet?
Abu Talib
Explain to me Āmul Fīl: The Year of the Elephant, the year the prophet was born.
Āmul Fīl (The Year of the Elephant) was the year Allah protected the Kaʿbah from Abraha’s army, showing divine power over human strength, and it is significant because the Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ was born that same year, marking the beginning of a divinely protected mission.
How old was the Prophet pbuh when his father, mother and grandfather died?
Father: His wife was pregnant
Mother: Six years
Grandfather: 8 years
How can we prove the Prophet pbuh was aṣ-Ṣādiq?
His enemies would leave their belongings with him for safekeeping when they went on a trip away from Mecca, because of his trustworthiness.
What was the miracle that took place?
Although there were 40 people, there was little food, but it filled them completely.
How did Abū Ṭālib’s role differ from that of Abū Lahab despite both being uncles?
Abū Ṭālib protected the Prophet, while Abū Lahab opposed him
How did the Prophet's pbuh dad die?
Abdullāh had gone on a trade caravan to Syria. On his way back, he fell ill and died two months before his son was born. He is buried in Medina.
What happened in the trade journey with the Jew and the Prophet pbuh?
The monk advised that the Prophet pbuh is a prophet and has a bright future. They must protect him from the Jews who will kill him.
What is Ḥilf al-Fuḍūl?
Ḥilf al-Fuḍūl was a pact made in Makkah to stand for justice and protect the oppressed the Prophet pbuh was in.
How did they make life difficult for the Prophet (ṣ)? Give two examples.
They threw garbage at him, stones, and put sharp objects for him to step on and bleed.
Why is the rivalry between Banū Hāshim and Banū Umayyah important for understanding later Islamic history? How did it start?
Began as a competition for leadership within Quraysh because Umayah wanted leadership from his uncle, Hashim. Umayahh lost and never relinquished the grudge, seeking revenge.
ʿAbdul Muṭṭalib announced to the people that he would name the child “Muḥammad.” Why that name? What does Muḥammad mean?
He replied that his grandson would be praised in heaven and on earth. which means “one who is worthy of praise.” Why that name?
How did the Prophet's pbuh mom die?
Lady Āminah decided to take the Noble Prophet (ṣ) to Medina to visitthe grave of his father, ʿAbdullāh, and also tomeet some of her relatives. She stayed there for one month, and on the way back to Mecca, tragedy struck. Lady Āminah fell ill in a place called Abwāʾ. After a short time, she died and was buried there.
What is it called when a battle takes place in the month that no war is allowed?
These battles were called fujjār or unjust.
When the people of Quraysh begged the Prophet to stop spreading Islam, what did the Prophet famously reply?
“By Allah, even if these people put the sun in one hand and the moon in the other, I would not give up what I have been commanded by Allah to do.
What did Quṣayy ibn Kilāb do in Quraysh?
1. Being in charge of the keys of the Holy Kaʿbah
2. Acting as chairman of Dār un-Nadwah
3. Feeding the pilgrims who came to Mecca
4. Supplying water to the pilgrims
5. Appointing the standard-bearer of the Quraysh in war
6. Acting as the commander of the army in war
Read Surah Fil
أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ فَعَلَ رَبُّكَ بِأَصْحَـٰبِ ٱلْفِيلِ ١ أَلَمْ يَجْعَلْ كَيْدَهُمْ فِى تَضْلِيلٍۢ ٢وَأَرْسَلَ عَلَيْهِمْ طَيْرًا أَبَابِيلَ ٣تَرْمِيهِم بِحِجَارَةٍۢ مِّن سِجِّيلٍۢ ٤فَجَعَلَهُمْ كَعَصْفٍۢ مَّأْكُولٍۭ ٥
List me the history of who took care of the prophet pbuh.
Abudllah and Amina, Halimah, Abdul Mutalib, and lastly Abu Talib
What are the four sacred months where fighting is not allowed?
Four sacred months of Muḥarram, Rajab, Dhul Qaʿdah, and Dhul Ḥijjah
What were some of the parts of the Prophet's pbuh speech?
“O sons of ʿAbdul Muṭṭalib! I swear by Allah, besides whom there is no god, that I have been sent by Him as His Messenger. O my relatives! One day you will die as if you were going to sleep and sometime later you will be brought back to life to be judged according to your deeds. The good people will live in Heaven, while those who are evildoers will be put in Hell forever. No human being has ever brought a better thing for his people than that which I have brought for you. My Lord has ordered me to invite you toward Him. Which one of you will support me so that he may become my brother and successor after me?”