Life Of Muhammad Flashcards
(19 cards)
When and where was Prophet Muhammad born?
In 570 CE in Mecca
What happened to Muhammad’s parents?
His father died before his birth and his mother died when he was six
Who raised Muhammad after he became an orphan?
His grandfather
What happened on his journey to Syria as a boy?
A monk named Bahira recognized signs of prophethood in him
What was Muhammad known for before prophethood?
Honesty and trustworthiness
Who did Muhammad marry and when?
Khadijah in 595 CE
Who was the first person to believe in Islam?
Khadijah
What happened during the first revelation?
Angel Jibril appeared in Cave Hira and revealed the first verses of the Qur’an
When did public preaching begin?
Around 613 CE
What was the response to Muhammad’s message in Mecca?
Hostility
Why did Muslims migrate to Abyssinia?
To escape persecution in Mecca
What is the Year of Sorrow (619 CE)?
The year Khadijah and Abu Talib (uncle) died
What was the Hijrah and when did it happen?
The migration to Medina in 622 CE to escape Meccan persecution
Why is the Hijrah important?
It marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar
What happened in Medina after Hijrah?
Muhammad became a religious and political leader
What battles did Muhammad fight against the Meccans?
Badr (624)
What happened in 630 CE?
Muslims peacefully conquered Mecca and Muhammad forgave his enemies
What happened during the Farewell Pilgrimage (632 CE)?
Muhammad gave his final sermon and reminded Muslims to treat others justly
When did Prophet Muhammad die?
In 632 CE at the age of 63 in Medina
