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Overview of the life of the Prophet Muhammad

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Where was the roots or origins of Islam?

The Arabian Peninsula

In what city was Muhammad born?

Mecca (Makkah)

Why was Mecca so prosperous?

Merchants brought in goods, trade with other lands, and pilgrims visited the Ka'ba to worship.

What is polytheism?

People who believe in many gods

What is a clan?

A group of related people

In the late 6th Century C.E., there was no central government in Arabia. Instead, Arabs pledged loyalty to their clans and large groups of people called what?

Tribes

How did Muhammad learn Arab traditions such as helping orphans and the needy?

His mother sent him to temporary live with a nomad family who taught him the traditions.

Who was Abu Talib and what did he teach Muhammad?

His uncle was a merchant and head of his family's clan. He taught him about trading journeys

Who was Khadijah? Include her occupation for full points.

Khadijah was the first wife of Muhammad. She ran a trading business.

Why did people call Muhammad al-Amin?

He was trustworthy

In 610 C.E., Muhammad went into a cave to pray where he received his calling to be the messenger or prophet of God. Who was the angel that delivered this message?

Gabriel

What is monotheism?

The belief in a single God

What is a convert?

A person who adopts new beliefs, especially those of a religious faith.

What does the word "Muslim" mean? And what is the holy book that Muslim follow?

Those who surrender to Islam and the Quran

Initially, how did most Meccans react to Muhammad's message about Islam and why?

Most Meccans rejected his teachings because they did not want to share their wealth (Muhammad spoke of giving to the poor)

Why did the powerful clans of Mecca start a boycott against Muhammad's followers? What was the result?

The Meccans wanted Muhammad's followers to give up Islam by cutting off their business but it did not work