Muhammad's Adulthood: The Rise of a Prophet Flashcards
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Khadija
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Muhammad marries his boss (a rich, generous widow)
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Khadija + Muhammad =
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Khadija’s wealth empowers Muhammad to meditate at Mt. Hira
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610 CE
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While meditating Muhammad sees Angel Gabriel (from Bible)
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Quran (Koran)
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Islam’s holy book, Angel Gabriel “recites” to Muhammad
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So Muhammad took furious notes and wrote it all down right?
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Wrong! Muhammad couldn’t read or write, so he recited it to a scribe
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Muhammad the Prophet
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As a prophet, Muhammad speaks for God
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Islam’s Rocky Start
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Muhammad preaches support for poor, city leaders don’t like that…
