The Prophet’s Early Experiences
Early Public Preaching
Oppression and Perseverance
Seeking Justice
100

This was the location where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ received his first revelation.

The Cave of Hira

100

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ gave his first open dawah on this mountain.

Mount Safa

100

This companion was tortured by having a rock placed on his chest in the desert heat.

Bilal (r.a.)

100

The first group of Muslims migrated to this country to escape persecution.

Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia)

200

The angel who brought the first revelation to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Angel Jibrail (Gabriel)


200

The first person to believe in the Prophet’s message at his home gathering.

Ali (r.a.)

200

The Quraysh leader who placed camel intestines on the Prophet ﷺ during prayer.

Uqbah ibn Abi Muayt?

200

This just Christian king welcomed and protected the Muslims in his court.

King Najashi

300

The first verses of revelation are from this Surah.

Surah Al-Alaq: Iqra

300

The powerful Meccan leader who cursed the Prophet during the public gathering.

Abu Lahab

300

This wealthy young companion gave up his luxurious lifestyle to follow Islam.

Musab ibn Umayr (r.a.)

300

This companion spoke to King Najashi about the Muslims’ beliefs and actions.

Ja'far ibn Abi Talib (r.a.)

400

The Prophet’s wife who comforted him after the first revelation.

Khadija (r.a.)

400

The Prophet ﷺ used this analogy to explain the urgency of his message, asking if the people would believe him.

An army attacking from behind the mountain

400

The Prophet responded to insults with this action instead of revenge.

patience and forgiveness

400

The Quraysh emissaries accused the Muslims of speaking badly about this prophet

Jesus (a.s.)

500

This person confirmed the Prophet’s experience, saying it was the same angel that came to Prophet Musa (a.s.).

Waraqah bin Naufal - Khadija's cousin

500

When threatened, the Prophet said he would not abandon his message even if these celestial objects were placed in his hands.

the sun and the moon

500

This Dr. Seuss book was used to explain the unfair treatment of others.

The Sneetches

500

Najashi compared the Quranic verses about Jesus to this other scripture.

The Gospel/Bible