Islamiat - Day 2 - Paper 1 - Life and importance of Prophet Muhammad

When was Prophet Muhammad born

12th Rabi ul Awwal 570 AD

Who were Prophet Muhammad’s parents

Mother: Aamina : Died in 576 AD at Al-Abwa
Father: Abdullah : Died before he was born

Who was Prophet Muhammad’s wet nurse as according to arab tradition of newborns being raised away from the city

Halima Saadia of the Banu Sa’ad tribe

What did Prophet Muhammad say in pride of his Arab dialect (After spending 5 years with the wet nurse; Halima)

“I am the most perfect Arab amongst you; my descent is from the Quraish and my tongue is the tongue from the Banu Sa’ad“

What is the story of Prophet Muhammad’s heart being altered by angels

• When Prophet Muhammad was 5, The Angel Gabriel and another (Angel Michael) came

• Angel Gabriel took Prophet Muhammad’s heart and washed it with holy (zam-zam) water, claiming the black spot implanted by satan would be removed

• His wet nurse Halima was frightened by this and returned the Prophet to his mother; Aamina

How did the death of Prophet Muhammad’s mother occur

• When Prophet Muhammad was 6, his mother took him to visit his father’s grave in another place (Madinah)

• His mother passed away at Al-Awba during the return journey due to unspecified illness

Who named Prophet Muhammad as ‘Muhammad’

His grandfather Abdul Muttalib; though his mother originally wanted his name to be Ahmed [in accordance with the dream sent by Allah (SWT) asking her to name her child either Ahmed or Muhammad]

What age was Prophet Muhammad when his guardian/grandfather died and who took care for him after the event

Prophet Muhammad was 8 years old at the time of death, He was cared for by his uncle Abu Talib

What did Allah (SWT) say in the Quran about Abu Talib when Prophet Muhammad was under his care

“Did he not find you an orphan and give you shelter (and care)”
- Ad Dhuna 93:6

How was Prophet Muhammad recognised as a Prophet at the age of 12 and why, what was the full event

• When Prophet Muhammad was 12, he accompanied Abu Talib on a trade journey to Syria

• Near Basra they met Bahira, a Christian Monk who warned them not to continue to Syria as Prophet Muhammad might come to harm at the expense of the Jews

• Bahira had recognised Muhammad due to a mark of Prophet-hood between his shoulders

At the age of 15, How did Prophet Muhammad contribute to the Fijar/Sacrilegious wars in 580-590 AD

He collected stray and/or discarded enemy arrows and handed it to his uncle Abu Talib

What were the Sacrilegious wars

• Fighting broke out at the fair of Ukaz between Quarish and Hawazin tribes despite war being forbidden during Haij season

What caused the Truce of Fudul

• After the Sacrilegious wars, Some tribes decided to form an alliance in order to protect the rights of those who might have been wronged

• They gathered in the house of Abdullah bin Jad’an and enforced fair treatment, preventing those of significant standing from abusing their status and/or power over those who did not hold the same.

How can Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) be described (as in accordance with the curriculum)

Led a virtuous, a kind and truthful man of principle who was called Sadiq and Ameen for his trust and honesty

How did Prophet Muhammad and Khadija meet and marry

• Khadija, who had heard of the Prophet’s honesty in trade, sent her slave Maysera with him to trade in Syria

• Maysera observed and praised the Prophet for his truthfulness

• Khadija became impressed and proposed marriage through her cousin Nafeesa

• They married in 595 AD and had four daughters (According to Sunni view and the assigned book)

Who were the four daughters of Prophet Muhammad (In Sunni view)

• Zaynab

• Ruqayyah

• Umm Kulthum

• Fatima

How did Prophet Muhammad prevent a crisis when the Ka’ bah was being repared

• The tribe leaders were arguing over who should put the black stone in its place when it was suggested to wait who will walk into the area first shall do it

• Prophet Muhammad had come first, he asked all the tribe leaders to level the cloth with him thus preventing any further dispute

Where did Prophet Muhammad spend his time shortly before becoming Prophet

• He meditated at the cave of Hira before being approached by the Angel Gabriel

• He became Prophet near the end of Ramadan in 610 AD

Why was Khadija important to the Prophet

• She supported him financially and in spirit

• She did not go against him when he wished to spend his time isolated in cave Hira

• She consoled and comforted him during the time of revelation

Why was Prophet Muhammad called ”Sadiq” and “Ameen”

For his honesty and truthfulness