Early Life & Mecca
In which city and year was the Holy Prophet ﷺ born?
Mecca, around 570 CE (the “year of the elephants“)
At what age did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ receive the first revelation?
At age 20.
What is the Arabic term for the migration from the Mecca to Medina?
Al-Hijrah
Name the first battle fought between The Muslims and the Quraish?
The Battle of Badr
What title meaning “The Trustworthy” was gives to the prophet(pbuh) before prophethood?
Al-Amin
Who cared for the Holy Prophet after the death of his grandfather Abdul Muttalib?
His Uncle Abu Talib
What were the exact first words revealed to the Holy prophet ﷺ in the cave of Hira?
The first words revealed were “Iqra Bismi Rabbika allathee khalaq” “recite in the name of thy lord who created” Surah Al ‘Alaq 96:1
Who ordered that the Islamic calendar begin from the year of the Hijrah, and why was this starting point chosen?
Caliph Umar bin al-Khattab established the Islamic calendar begin, choosing the Hijrah( 622 CE ) as its starting point because it marked the beginning of the Muslim community independence and establishment in Medina.
What caused the Muslims to temporarily withdraw at the Battle of Uhud?
Some archers disobeyed the Prophets order and left their positions, allowing the enemy to counter attack.
What is the name of the Prophet‘s farewell sermon?
The name of his farewell sermon is the Farewell Semon- Hudaybiyyah or Hajjat Al-wada.
What event took place during the Prophets childhood that is described as a symbol of his spiritual purity ?
The incident of the opening of his chest (Shaqq-e-Sadr) by angels cleansing of his heart
For how many years did The Holy prophet ﷺ preach secretly before calling people openly in Mecca?
For about three years.
What was the first building constructed by The Prophet ﷺ upon arriving, near Medina?
The Masjid Quba, the first mosque in Islam.
What was the outcome of the Battle of the Trench (Ahzab)?
The enemy coalition defeated without combat due to strategic defense and a storm sent by god.
What animal is associated with helping the Prophet choose his resting place in Medina?
The animal associated is the camel (he mounted a camel) The camel helped him travel to Medina.
How did the Prophet’s honesty in business dealings earn him a unique reputation among the Meccans?
His absolute fairness and truthfulness earned him the title of Al-Amin (The Trustworthy) and As-Sadiq (The Truthful)
What was the central theme of the Prophet ﷺ early Meccans message?
The Unity of God (Tahwid), moral purification, and accountability in the Hereafter.
What is the purpose of the “constitution of Medina“?
To create a pluralistic, just charter uniting Muslims, Jews, and other tribes under common laws of mutual defense and cooperation.
What treaty did the Prophet ﷺ sign in 628 CE that led to a period of peace with the Quraish?
The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah.
What was the name of the Prophets last sermon location?
The location of the last sermon was on Mt. Arafat during the Hajj near Mecca.
What major event occurred a few months before the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad & that the Quran later references as a sign of divine protection over the kabah?
The incident of the Elephan, when Abraha, the ruler of Yemen marched with an army to destroy the kabah. But Allah destroyed them with flocks of birds, as described in Surah Al- fil.
According to The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam, How did the Holy Prophet ﷺ embody the “Perfect Reflection” of divine attributes?
His life demonstrated the full manifestation of a God’s moral and spiritual attributes through human example - The “perfect man”
What spiritual truth does the Hijrah represent for every believer?
It symbolizes the soul’s migration from sin and darkness to spiritual light and nearness to God.
How do we as Ahmadi Muslims interpret Jihad in the Prophet‘s life?
As a struggle for reform, self purification, and defense of faith, not aggression. Aligning with the Quranic principle “There is no compulsion in religion“
What is the significance of the title Khatam an- Nabiyyan?
The significance of the title “Khatam an-Nabiyyin” is that he is the final prophet with universal mission, through prophethood in general ends, spiritual guidance until the Day of Judgement.