Jahiliyya and Birth
What was the year called that the Prophet ﷺ was born and why was it called that?
The year of The Elephant and its called that because in this year, A tyranical king of yemen named Abrahah, went with an army of elephants to destroy the kaaba
How did the Prophet ﷺ usually express happiness, and what did he not do?
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to smile a lot. However, he did not laugh loudly or uncontrollably. The most he laughed was in a way that his molar teeth were visible.
Who was the Prophet’s ﷺ Milk mother?
Halimah Sadiyyah
What caused the Prophet ﷺ to sweat even when it was cold and why?
Recieving Revelation and how intense and heavy it was.
What were the first signs of revelation before prophethood?
True dreams from Allah
What was removed from his heart during the chest-opening?
The black portion related to shaytan or evil
What happened to the Prophet’s ﷺ face when he became angry?
It would become so red that it was as if a pomegranate had burst in his cheeks.
Who were the guardianS of the Prophet in his childhood and at what ages?
Cared for by Halimah al-Sa‘diyah as an infant (﵁).Returned to his mother at age two. Raised by grandfather Abd al-Muttalib at 6, then by uncle Abu Talib after grandfather’s death age 8-9
How many times did Jibreel come in phyisical human form with revelation?
twice
What quality caused Khadijah (RA) to trust the Prophet ﷺ with her trade
his honesty and trustworthiness
What miracle occurred at the time of the Prophet’s ﷺ birth involving fire?
The Great Fire of Persia, a fire that was burning for thousands of years, extinguished
Give the two physical features that signified strength and intelligence
Broad Shoulders and big head
What job did the Prophet ﷺ work as when young and its significance?
he was a shepherd and trader. A shepherd signifies care and protection of others and control over a lot of people. All prophets were shepards at one point in their life.
Describe the Seal of Prophethood completely
a piece of red flesh surrounded by hair and beauty marks, and it was about the size and shape of a pigeon egg
Where and how did the Prophet receive revelation?
What did Abdullah leave behind to Aminah when he died?
Abdullah left only 5 camels, a few goats, and 1 servant named Barakah (Umm Aiman).
How many gray hairs were found on his head and beard at his death and why were they there?
fewer than 20 and it was because of the intense descriptions of Jahannam and the Hereafter
Name the monk who recognized the signs of prophethood when the prophet was young and where it happened.
Buhayra, and it was on a trade journey with Abu Talib in Syria.
Name two types of dreams that are not revelation
false dreams from Shaytaan and meaningless dreams from frequent and regular thoughts we have
What is revelation (Wahy) in Islam?
Allah's personal communication to His chosen prophets, providing guidance for humanity.
What were the Evil and good Customs of Jahilyyah?
Marriage and divorce were completely controlled by men. Women were sold into marriage (basically worthless). They buried their daughters alive. More tribal focused. pagans. worshipped idols. Good things were their Hospitality, literacy (well spoken), keeping promises, honor, and reputation.
How would the Prophet ﷺ cry and why did he usually cry?
The Prophet (ﷺ) would cry without wailing, being loud. He would shed tears, and his chest would make a wheezing sound. He cried from love and concern for his ummah, when his children and companions died, when hearing the Quran, and when praying the salah at night.
What is Hilf ul-Fudul
The alliance the Prophet ﷺ joined to protect the oppressed and weak no matter their social status
How many children did the Prophet have with Khadijah, and their names.
two sons passed away in infancy. 4 daughters Zainab, Ruqaiyya , Um-Kulthum, and Fatima
What Islamic lessons about marriage is demonstrated by the Prophet ﷺ and Khadijah’s (RA) relationship?
character, trust, respect, and integrity rather than status or the wealth of the person. Love and support through hardships and new things always.