Bio Midterm

Where did the Prophet meditate before prophethood?

In the Cave of Hira, on Mount Hira, outside Makkah.

During which month did the first revelation occur?

Ramadan

What did Khadijah (RA) say to reassure the prophet after the relevation?

“By Allah, Allah will never forsake you. You maintain family ties, help the poor

How did the prophet PBUH feel during the pause of revelation?

He was saddened, fearing Allah’s displeasure, but was later comforted by Surah Ad-Duha

What did the command to preach publicly signify?

That Islam had to be declared openly to all people, starting with the Prophet’s family and tribe.

What happened during the first public meal?

The prophet invited his clan to Islam. ‘Ali (RA) was the only one to stand by him.

What qualities characterized the early companions?

Patience, sincerity, steadfastness, and constant supplication.

Who supported the Prophet despite not accepting Islam?

His uncle Abu Talib

What was the Prophet’s main focus during the Makkan Era?

Establishing Tawheed and purifying belief from shirk

What are the three types of tawheed?

• Tawheed Ar-Ruboobiyyah: Allah as creator & sustainer

• Tawheed al-Uloohiyyah: Worship belongs to Allah alone

• Tawheed al-Asmaa wa-Sifaat: Belief in Allah’s names & attributes

What were the six articles of faith taught early on?

Belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the last Day, and Divine decree (Qadr)

What universal law did Allah reveal regarding change?

“Allah does not change the condition of a people until they change what is within themselves”

What is meant by gradual progression?

Change and revelation happened step by step to make it easier for people to adapt and learn

How did Allah apply gradual progression in Islamic laws?

Prayer, fasting, and zakat were revealed in stages before becoming obligatory

What was the Prophet’s long-term goal in Makkah?

To train a generation of believers ready for harship, dawah, and spreading Islam globally

How did Quraysh respond to the Prophet’s message?

They mocked, persecuted, and boycotted Muslims out of pride and fear of losung their idols and trade profits

Whal values were emphasized among the early Muslims?

Patience, faith, sincerity, and hope in Allah’s reward.

What was the outcome of the Prophet’s perseverance in Makkah?

The rise of a strong faithful community that later established Islam in Madinah.

Who were the prophet’s parents?

Abdullah ibn Abdul-Muttalib and Aminah bint Wahb

What dream did Aminah see before the prophet’s birth?

A light emerged from her that illuminated the palaces of Sham; symbolizing his future guidance.

When and where was the prophet born?

Monday, Rabi’ al Awwal, in the year of the Elephant, in Mecca.

Who nursed the prophet PBUH in his infancy?

Halimah Al-Sa’diyyah

What blessings occured in Halimah’s household?

Her animals produced more milk, her donkey became faster, and her family’s poverty was lifted.

Where is the prophet’s mother Aminah buried?

In Al-Abwa, between Makkah and Madinah.

Who became the prophet;s guardian after his mother’s death?

His grandfather: Abdul-Muttalib, then later Abu Talib.

What occupation did the Prophet PBUH have in his youth?

He worked as a shepherd, developing patience and responsibility.

Who was Buhayra the Monk?

A Christian monk in Syria who recognized the signs of prophethood in the young Muhammad PBUH

Who said, “I am the offspring of the slaughtered two?”

Prophet Muhammad PBUH referring to his father Abdullah and his ancestor Isma’il (AS)

Who introduced idol worship to the Arabs?

Amr ibn Luhayy. He brough idols from Syria and introduced idol worship to Makkah

How did idol worship spread in Arabia?

Each tribe took idols from the Ka’bah and began worshiping them in their homes, performing tawaf and sacrifices around them.

What were the three main idols of the Arabs?

Al-Laat

Al-’Uzza

Manaat

What were some characteristics of Arab society before Islam?

idol worship, injustice to women, unlimited marriage and divorces, moral corruption

Who was the prophet’s great-grandfather?

Hashim ibn ‘Abd Manaf

What was Hashim’s major contribution to Quraysh’s economy?

He established Quraysh’s summer and winter trade journeys

Who was Abdul-Muttalib?

The prophets grandfather who rediscovered the well of zamzam after it had been buried

What was the year of the elephant?

The year when Abraha, the ruler of yemen, marched to destroy the Ka’ba. Allah destroyed his army with birds carrying stones of naked clay.

Where did the Elephant incident occur?

In the valley of Muhassar, between Muzdalifah and Mina

What was the moral lesson from the story of the elephant?

Allah protects his house and his religion; power and armies cannot defeat divinewill

Who was Khadijah (RA)?

A noble businesswoman of Quraysh who employed the Prophet, admired his honesty, and later married him

How old were the Prophet and Khadijah at marriage?

The prophet was in his mid-twenties, and Khadijah was around forty

What were the Prophet’s main business qualities?

Trustworthiness and truthfulness, which earned him the title Al-Amin (The trustworthy)

What was the Prophet’s role in rebuilding the Ka’ba?

He resolved a tribal dispute by placing the Black Stone on a cloth and having each tribe lift it together.

Who was the Prophet’s first child?

Al-Qasim, followed by daughters Zaynab, Ruqayyah, Umm Kulthum, and Fatimah (RA)

What were the different ways the prophet received revelation?

• True dreams

• Inspiration in his heart

• The ringing sound of a bell

• Angel Jibreel in human form

• Direct revelation from Allah 

What was the first revelation?

“Read! In the name of your Lord who created…” (Surah Al-’Alalaq)

Who comforted the Prophet after the first revelation?

Khadijah (RA)

Who were the first three people to accept Islam?

Khadijah (RA), Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA), and Abu Bakr (RA)

How long was the secret call to Islam?

About three years

Where did the early Muslims secretly gather for prayer?

In the house of Al-Arqam ibn Abi Al-Arqam, near Mount Safa.