Key Converts to Islam
This key companion, known for his strength and courage, converted to Islam after defending the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from an enemy attack in public.
Who is his uncle Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib?
When the Prophet ﷺ laughed, it was typically described as this, reflecting his humility and grace.
What is a broad smile?
The boycott specifically targeted these two clans, isolating them from the rest of Makkah.
What are Banu Hashim and Banu Muttalib?
After failing to convince the Prophet ﷺ to stop his mission, the Quraysh tried to divide the Muslims by offering the Prophet ﷺ this compromise regarding their idols.
What is to worship their idols for a year and Allah for a year?
Umar ibn Al-Khattab initially set out to do this when he heard of the growing spread of Islam, but instead, it led to his conversion.
What is intend to kill the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
Umar met his best friend Nuaim bin Abdullah (R.A.) who had secretly converted to Islam but had not told Umar. He told Umar (R.A.) to inquire about his own house where his sister and her husband had converted to Islam. Upon arriving at her house, Umar found his sister and brother-in-law Saeed bin Zaid (R.A.) reciting the verses of the Quran
When the Prophet ﷺ spoke, he was known for this quality, which made his words easy to understand and impactful.
What is clarity? (or conciseness)
The boycott, lasting approximately this long, caused great physical and emotional suffering but strengthened the resolve of the Muslims.
What is 2 to 3 years?
When the Quraysh realized they could not stop Islam through violence or bribery, they resorted to this major strategy against the Muslims and their allies in Makkah.
What is the social and economic boycott?
Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib’s conversion was sparked by hearing about this man insulting the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Who is Abu Jahl?
The Prophet ﷺ showed respect when speaking to others by doing this with his eyes.
What is looking people in the eye, turning his whole body to face them, and giving them his full attention?
The boycott ended when some Qurayshi leaders discovered that the document had been destroyed in this miraculous way.
What is being eaten by termites, leaving only the name of Allah?
The Quraysh responded to the growth of Islam by intensifying persecution and targeting this group of Muslims most severely.
Who are the poor and enslaved Muslims?
Umar ibn Al-Khattab accepted Islam after reading verses from this Surah, which deeply touched his heart.
What is Surah Ta-Ha?
Surah 20 - talks about the creation of the heavens and the earth and the story of Nabi Musa
This was the style of walking of the Prophet ﷺ
What is walking briskly, he leaned slightly forward as if descending from a slope?
This relative of the Prophet ﷺ, though not a Muslim, supported him and his family during the boycott by standing in solidarity with Banu Hashim.
Who is the uncle of the Prophet ﷺ, Abu Talib?
This companion defended the Muslims in the court of the Negus by reciting verses from Surah Maryam, deeply moving the king.
Who is Ja’far ibn Abi Talib?
After Umar ibn Al-Khattab converted to Islam, he did this bold action, showing his courage and commitment to his new faith.
What is declaring his Islam publicly at the Kaaba?
This best represented the character of the Prophet according to the Hadith narrated by his wife Aisha
What is the Qur'an?
Qatadah reported: I said to Aisha, “O mother of the believers, tell me about the character of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him.” Aisha said, “Have you not read the Quran?” I said, “O course.” Aisha said, “Verily, the character of the Prophet of Allah was the Quran.”
The boycott consisted of these 3 terms
When Utbah ibn Rabi’ah finished his offer, the Prophet ﷺ recited verses from this Surah, leaving Utbah in awe.
What is Surah Fussilat?
41:1-13 Ha meem. A relation from Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, A book whereof the Verses are explained in detail a Quran in Arabic for people who know, Giving glad tidings and fears Allah much and loves Allah more, and warning, but most of them turn away, so they hear not.