Early Life of Muhammad Flashcards
1
Q
When was Muhammad born
A
571CE
2
Q
At what age did Muhammad become an orphan
A
6
3
Q
Who was Muhammad taken in by
A
His grandfather then uncle- Abu Talib
4
Q
What did Abu Talib do (job- wise)
A
He was a merchant
5
Q
What nickname did Muhammad get and what did it mean
A
Al-Amin, trustworthy one
6
Q
Who did he marry when he was 25
A
Khadijah, a rich widow
7
Q
How many children did Khadijah and Muhammad have
A
6
8
Q
Why did Muhammad often retreat to the mountains
A
To think deeply about the problems troubling his mind:
Polytheism- worship of many gods/idols
Divide between rich and poor
Selfish merchants
9
Q
How many idols/statues of gods were housed in the …
A
360, ka’ba
