Early Life Of Muhammad Flashcards
(18 cards)
When was Muhammad born?
Around 570 - 571 CE
What happened to Muhammad’s parents?
His father died before he was born and his mother died when he was six
Who was Muhammad raised by?
His grandfather and then is Uncle Abu Talib
What was his occupation?
Merchant
Where did he live?
In Mecca
Where did the night of power take place?
In a cave in Mount Hira
When did the night of power take place and how old was Muhammad
610 CE, he was 40 years old
Who was Muhammad’s wife, and how old was he when he married her?
Khadijah, 25 years
Why did Muhammad go to Mount Hira?
To contemplate society’s issues such as the rich - poor divide, poverty, the Meccans worshipped idols (360?)
What did Muhammad believe in?
Monotheism, the belief in only one god
What was the name of the angel that approached Muhammad?
The angel Gabriel/jibril
What was Muhammad’s nicknames?
Al-amin (the trustworthy one)
What did the Meccans worship?
The ka’ba, it housed over 360 idols
How many children did Muhammad have?
Six
How long did the revelations on mount Hira last for?
23 years
What do the revelations make up?
The Muslims holy book (the Qur’an)
Why is the night of power significant for Muslims?
It was the start of the message of Islam, it was Muhammad’s first interaction with god (Allah), it was the first revelation of the Qur’an
When is the night of power celebrated in the present day?
The 27th day of Ramadan, it is considered to be one of the holiest days of the year.
