Why did Abraha want to destroy Al-Ka'bah?
He was jealous that everyone loved the Ka'bah so much since his country was not being visited as much.
What is the Seerah?
The story of the life of Muhammad (SAW)
At what age did Muhammad (SAW) lose his mother?
6
His uncle, Abu Talib, took care of him.
What does the Arabic term "فيل" mean in English?
Elephant
Who is Abdul-Muttalib? What made him tell the people of Makkah to leave?
Abdul Muttalib is the grandfather of the Prophet (SAW).
He told the people of Makkah to leave so that they would be safe from Abraha's attack.
Who were the mother and father of Muhammad (SAW)?
Aminah and Abdullah
What does it mean to be an orphan?
To lose both your mother and father.
How did the Prophet try to help out his uncle?
He became a shepherd at the age of twelve to help out his family.
Where is Al-Ka'bah?
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Why was Abdul-Muttalib not worried about Al-Ka'bah?
He had iman that Allah would protect the Ka'bah from any harm.
How did Allah (SWT) let Aminah know that someone special would be coming into her life?
He showed her a dream that showed that a great light would come from her and light up all of Arabia!
How should a Muslim treat an orphan, as learned in the Quran?
Be kind and do not hurt them.
What did the people of Makkah do that Muhammad (SAW) did differently?
He was kind and fair, he helped others, and he never lied or said bad words.
What was Muhammad (SAW)'s second job?
He was a merchant.
What happened when Abraha told the elephant to destroy Al-Ka'bah?
They refused and ran away!
Why was the Prophet (SAW) sent to the desert as a baby?
Because it was a tradition for the noble families that their children spend the first years of their lives to grow healthy and strong.
How old was the Prophet when his grandfather died?
8
Why did the Prophet go to the mountains?
He went to think alone in the mountains.
What is the Arabic term for orphan?
"Yateem"/"يتيم"
How did Allah protect the Ka'bah?
He sent a flock of birds to drop stones on Abraha's army.
What was the name of the lady who took care of Muhammad (SAW) in the desert? Why was she happy with him?
How did Muhammad (SAW) act after losing so much of his family as a child?
He was strong and patient even through the loss.
What did the people of Makkah do that Muhammad (SAW) disliked?
They worshipped idols made out of wood or stone.
What name of Allah means "The Giving"?
Al-Mughni