Introduction to Seerah
What is the seerah?
Seerah is the statements and actions of Prophet Muhammad(saw) and all that happened around him.
Who will be the 1st to intercede to Allah on Judgment Day?
Prophet Muhammad (SAW)
Who named the Prophet? What does his name mean?
His grandfather, Abdul Muttalib named him. It means "the praised one".
What was the Prophet's earliest job?
Sheperd
which were the first verses to be revealed?
Surah Alaq 1-5
What are the 3 forms of Seerah?
Aqeedah
Shariah
Manners and etiquettes
Mention 2 points from status of the Prophet (PBUH).
He was sent as a messenger for the Aalameen(mankind and jinn).
He will be the leader of the children of Adam on the Day of Judgement.
He was given the Qur’an, which is an everlasting miracle.
He will be the first intercessor( the great intercession) on the Day of Judgement.
He will be the first one for whom the doors of Paradise will be opened.
List the 2 important events Abdul Muttalib witnessed during his lifetime.
Elephant Raid
Digging of zamzam
What was the reason for Hilf-Fudool?
TO STOP THE INJUSTICE AND GIVE RIGHTS TO THE WEAK & OPPRESSED.
Name the mountain and cave where the Prophet (saw) recieved his revealation.
Mountain- Jabal An-Nour
Cave- Hira
What is the importance of Knowledge?
Allâh will exalt in degree those who have been granted knowledge.
As per the Prophet (SAW)'S HADITH; Who is the miser one?
The miser is the one in whose presence the prophet (pbuh) is mentioned but he does not supplicate for him.
When & where did the Prophet's father die?
In madinah. 2 months before the birth of the Prophet (PBUH).
Reason for rebuilding the Ka'baah
IT WAS OLD AND ITS WALLS HAD CRACKED
AND IT HAD BECOME WEAK AND ALMOST
COLLAPSED DURING THE GREAT FLOOD IN
MAKKAH.
In which month was the Quran revealed?
Ramadan
2 reasons why we should learn the seerah?
To love the Prophet, to honour and follow his example.
To attain Allah’s Love
To be able to answer the questions in the grave
What is the clan and tribe of the Prophet(SAW)?
Clan: Hashmi
Tribe: Quraysh
Give 2 ways in which Halima Sadiya's family was blessed after taking Muhammad into her care.
Her camel started giving milk
She had plenty of milk for her baby and Muhammad (SAW).
Her donkey started walking fast.
Describe Khadijah (RA).
SHE WAS HIS FIRST WIFE.
SHE WAS THE BEST WOMAN IN HER LINEAGE, FORTUNE & WISDOM.
SHE STOOD BY THE PROPHET صلى الله عليه وسلم WITH FAITH AND COURAGE.
SHE WAS THE MOTHER OF ALL OF HIS
CHILDREN EXCEPT IBRAHEEM.
When Jibreel came to the Prophet and told him Khadijah was coming with a vessel of food, what glad tiding did he ask him to convey?
He asked the Prophet to convey the glad tidings of a palace of jewels in Paradise wherein there is no noise nor any fatigue.
whoever follows a path to seek knowledge
therein, Allah will make easy for him a path to_______
Paradise
What was Abdullah (the prophet’s father) called? How many brothers did he have?
He was called Dhabih (Meaning the sacrificed) and he had 9 brothers
What was Bahira's warning? What does this show us? Any 1 point out of the 2.
Bahira advised that Muhammad should be taken back to Makkah at once, if the Jews found out about Muhammad they would try to kill him.
This shows us that;
1) the Jews and also the Romans know about the coming of the Prophet.
2) Not all priests and rabbis changed what was revealed in their Divine Books. There were some truthful and sincere ones among them.
Describe the Prophet's character.
HE HAD BEAUTIFUL CHARACTERISTICS LIKE HONESTY, BRAVERY, JUSTICE, PIETY,PATIENCE, LOYALTY, ETC., AND WAS KNOWN AS AL-AMEEN AMONG HIS PEOPLE.
How old was the prophet(SAW) when the first revelation happened?
40