The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was born in
570
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Why do you think Muslims say ‘peace and blessings of Allah be upon him’ after they mention the name of the Holy Prophet?
It is mentioned in the Qur’an. In Surah al-Ahzab (33:56) Allah says: “Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who believe, send bles
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What were the names of the Holy Prophet’s father and mother?
Abdullah and Aminah.
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The Holy Prophet’s (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) father passed away before his birth and his mother died when he was just...
6 years old
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He was left in the care of _____________ following whose death, he was looked after by ___________
his grandfather, Abdul Muttalib, his uncle, Abu Talib
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Despite these hardships, The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) grew up to be ________________ person.
an honest, truthful and intelligent
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What titles did the Prophet earn for being truthful and trustworthy?
As-Siddique and Al-Amin
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What was the name of the mountain and cave near Makkah where the Prophet received the first revelation?
Jabal al-Nur (the Mountain of Light) and the Cave Hira
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Who appeared to the Prophet and delivered the first Quranic revelation from Allah?
The Angel Jibril (Gabriel)
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Warn your nearest relations and lower your wing to those of the believers who follow you. (26:214) What do you think has been commanded/ordered by Allah to the Prophet (s.a.s)?
to announce his prophethood to his close relatives
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When the Prophet asked his close family to support him in his mission, who was the first to respond?
Hazrat Ali: O Nabi Allah, I will be your helper in this matter
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What was the Prophet mission/aim?
to remove evil and injustice, and to establish goodness and piety in the world.
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Name some of the Noble Characteristics of the Holy Prophet Muhammad
truthfulness, trustworthiness, patience, compassion, humility, generosity, forgiveness, and kindness.
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What are the sources of the life history of the Prophet?
the Qur’an, Hadith (sayings and actions of the Prophet), Sirah (biographies), and historical accounts by early Muslim historians.
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Primary sources are...
Original materials or evidence created at the time of an event
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Secondary sources are...
Materials created after an event by someone who was not there, often to explain, analyze, or summarize primary sources