When and Where was Prophet Muhammad born?
He was born in Makka (Mecca) in 571 A.D.
What were the names of his parents?
Respected Abdullah and Amina
What were the name of his Grandfather and Uncle?
Respected Abdul-Mutlib and Abu Taalib
What was the name of his first wife?
Respected Khadija
What were the names of his eldest daughter and her husband?
Respected Fatima and Ali
What were the name of his grandsons?
Respected Hussan and Hussein
What was the condition of Arab people before the Message of Islam?
They were highly ingnorant people . They were indulged in all kind of immoral deeds, like killing, fighting, lying, stealing, drinkling, gambling etc.
What were the two Titles of Prophet Muhammad given by Arab people?
People of Arab knew him as Saadiq صادق (Truthful) and Ameen امين (Honest)
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What kind of person Prophet Muhammad S. was?
Prophet Muhammad was Simple, decent, shy, quiet, yet very brave and smart.
His personality owes to many reasons and situations he face in his life. He was an orphan by birth and his mother passed away when he was very little. He was raised up in a village by a mid-wife called Haleema Sa'dia.
He had no brother or sisters .He didn't go to school, yet he learnt some traditional Arabian skills, like horse riding and spear art, etc.
His personality owes to many reasons and situations he face in his life. He was an orphan by birth and his mother passed away when he was very little. He was raised up in a village by a mid-wife called Haleema Sa'dia.
He had no brother or sisters .He didn't go to school, yet he learnt some traditional Arabian skills, like horse riding and spear art, etc.
What was the profession of Prophet Muhammad S.?
He used to assist his uncle in Trade.
Who were the first people to accept Islam?
Prophet Muhammad`s wife Khadija, his friend Abu Bakr, his cousin Ali and his slave Zaid.
Who are the companions of Prophet Muhammad S. called? What we say with their names? Can you name some of the Prophet's companions?
Sahabah صحابه . (razi Allahu anhu رضي الله عنه = may Allah be pleased with him)
Repected Abu Bakr, Umar, Usman, Ali, Khadeja, Fatima, Zaid, Zubair, Bilal, (r)
Click to find out more names of Sahaba here.
How many years Prophet Muhammad spent in Makkah? Why did he migrated from Makkah?
10 years.
People of Makkah never liked Prophet and his companion , preaching about ONE GOD (Tawheed). They kept torturing them. Finally they completely banned them for 3 years in a valley, which were the worst years when the early followers of Islam had no social communication with the Makkans. They suffered from humger and disease . Many died in those years, including Prophet's uncle and his beloved wife. Then Allah ordained for migration from the city of Makka towards Madina .
How
many years Prophet Muhammad spent in Madinah? How were they treated in Madina?
13 years.
They were treated with love, respect and brother-hood by dwellers of Madina.
Did Prophet Muhammad S. marry after the death of Khadija? Why?
Yes. Unders Allah's obligation , when he became a Messenger of Allah.
Prophet Muhammad got married at the age of 25 and he lost his wife Khadija at the age of 52.
Later marriages had many different reasons.
Why did battles take place between Muslims and un-believers?
People of Makka were born fighters and quarrelers. They never wanted to see early Muslims preaching Islam and living at peace. they wanted to kill all of them so thay chose fighting with them, over and over again.
How did Muslim get the final victory over non-believers?
People of Makkah broke the Peace Treaty (contract/promise of keeping peace not war). Then Allah ordered Muslims to return back to their Homeland. They marched back to Makkah declaring 'La ilaha il lullah" There is no God but Allah. They peacefully invaded Makkah and gathered around Kaba.
Who said the first Adhan اذان on the roof of Ka’ba?
To declare the Victory of Islam, respected Bilal (r), said the first Adhan at the roof of Ka'ba.
What was the age of Prophet Muhammad, when he died?
He was 63 years old. ( in 632 A.D.)
What is the last address of Prophet Muhammad called? Can you relate to any portion of that address or sermon?
Khoutba tul Widah . (The Last Sermon)
The Prophet said;
All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over black nor a black has any superiority over white except by piety and good action. Learn that every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim and that the Muslims constitute one brotherhood. Nothing shall be legitimate to a Muslim which belongs to a fellow Muslim unless it was given freely and willingly. Do not, therefore, do injustice to yourselves.
Remember, one day you will appear before ALLAH and answer your deeds. So beware, do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am gone.
You may find the whole adress here 'خطبةالودع Khoutba tul Widah'
What is Hadith حديث?
Hadith is the recorded saying of Prophet Muhammad S.
How to remember Hadith?
The easy way to remember Hadith is, to remember its message. Click here to learn some short hadith.
Did Allah commanded to write down Prophet's words or did Prophet Muhammad S. ordered his words to be written down.
No Allah sent Quran as his Message to all mankind. It contains all essential information , Allah wanted us to know. Prophet Muhammad delivered the Message of Quran as it was. He did not added or deleted anything from it. He, himself acted upon it and explained where ever necessary, however he did not write his saying nor did he ordered anyone to write them down.
What is Sunnah سنه?
It is the way Prophet Muhammad S. acted or behaved. Quran declares him as a Best Model to follow for all Muslims.
What is Bidah بدعة?
Bidah means 'Innovation' .It can be any belief or practice which was not present at the time of Prophet S. and was invented after his time. We should not do it. It is not our right.
How Hadith and Sunnah passed on? What is their status in Islam?
People recorded them and passed them on.
The Hadith and the Sunnah are respectable, yet the Quran itself has the first priority because the Quran is not written by humans and it is protected by Allah Himself.Hadith and Sunnah are helpful to understand the Message of Quran and Islam, but, If we find any information in Hadith or Sunnah which is against the teaching of Quran , we must dis-regard it.
You may find more information about the topic here. (Quran Speaks for Quran)
Is/was Quran prone to any tempering?
No . Allah is protecting it.
You may find Quran's Answer here.
Who are the leaders of Islam called in Arabic?
Khalifa خليفه (Caliph)
Who were the Four Leaders of Islam after Prophet Muhammad S. died?
Respected Abu Bakr ابوبكر
Respected Umar عمر
Respected Usman عثمان
Respected Ali على
We say RadiAllahu Unhu رضى الله عنه with each of their names which means may Allah be pleased with him.
You may find some brief account about the Four Caliphs of Islam here.
or the detailed account here.
Was Islam sent for Arabian people only?
No . Islam is a Global or World Religion of Allah.
How did the Message of Islam spread in the world?
By Quran.
How old is the Message of Quran by now?
1400 years old.
Is it the duty of some people to spread the Message of Islam?
No. it is the responsibility of every Muslim to pass on the Message of Allah to other people.
Why should we spread the Message of Islam to everyone?
It is the message of Success and salvation of Mankind , in this world and the after world.
Why should we have a Religion?
Religion helps human to discipline themselves and become more humane.
Should Muslim explore other Religions?
Yes. Muslims can learn about the other Religions.
Learn the simple story of Prophet Muhammad S. here.
You May study this Essay on Religion Islam for better understanding.
You may also study the Life Story of Prophet Muhammad too for better understanding.
13 years.
They were treated with love, respect and brother-hood by dwellers of Madina.
Did Prophet Muhammad S. marry after the death of Khadija? Why?
Yes. Unders Allah's obligation , when he became a Messenger of Allah.
Prophet Muhammad got married at the age of 25 and he lost his wife Khadija at the age of 52.
Later marriages had many different reasons.
Why did battles take place between Muslims and un-believers?
People of Makka were born fighters and quarrelers. They never wanted to see early Muslims preaching Islam and living at peace. they wanted to kill all of them so thay chose fighting with them, over and over again.
How did Muslim get the final victory over non-believers?
People of Makkah broke the Peace Treaty (contract/promise of keeping peace not war). Then Allah ordered Muslims to return back to their Homeland. They marched back to Makkah declaring 'La ilaha il lullah" There is no God but Allah. They peacefully invaded Makkah and gathered around Kaba.
Who said the first Adhan اذان on the roof of Ka’ba?
To declare the Victory of Islam, respected Bilal (r), said the first Adhan at the roof of Ka'ba.
What was the age of Prophet Muhammad, when he died?
He was 63 years old. ( in 632 A.D.)
What is the last address of Prophet Muhammad called? Can you relate to any portion of that address or sermon?
Khoutba tul Widah . (The Last Sermon)
The Prophet said;
All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over black nor a black has any superiority over white except by piety and good action. Learn that every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim and that the Muslims constitute one brotherhood. Nothing shall be legitimate to a Muslim which belongs to a fellow Muslim unless it was given freely and willingly. Do not, therefore, do injustice to yourselves.
Remember, one day you will appear before ALLAH and answer your deeds. So beware, do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am gone.
You may find the whole adress here 'خطبةالودع Khoutba tul Widah'
What is Hadith حديث?
Hadith is the recorded saying of Prophet Muhammad S.
How to remember Hadith?
The easy way to remember Hadith is, to remember its message. Click here to learn some short hadith.
Did Allah commanded to write down Prophet's words or did Prophet Muhammad S. ordered his words to be written down.
No Allah sent Quran as his Message to all mankind. It contains all essential information , Allah wanted us to know. Prophet Muhammad delivered the Message of Quran as it was. He did not added or deleted anything from it. He, himself acted upon it and explained where ever necessary, however he did not write his saying nor did he ordered anyone to write them down.
What is Sunnah سنه?
It is the way Prophet Muhammad S. acted or behaved. Quran declares him as a Best Model to follow for all Muslims.
What is Bidah بدعة?
Bidah means 'Innovation' .It can be any belief or practice which was not present at the time of Prophet S. and was invented after his time. We should not do it. It is not our right.
How Hadith and Sunnah passed on? What is their status in Islam?
People recorded them and passed them on.
The Hadith and the Sunnah are respectable, yet the Quran itself has the first priority because the Quran is not written by humans and it is protected by Allah Himself.Hadith and Sunnah are helpful to understand the Message of Quran and Islam, but, If we find any information in Hadith or Sunnah which is against the teaching of Quran , we must dis-regard it.
You may find more information about the topic here. (Quran Speaks for Quran)
Is/was Quran prone to any tempering?
No . Allah is protecting it.
You may find Quran's Answer here.
Who are the leaders of Islam called in Arabic?
Khalifa خليفه (Caliph)
Who were the Four Leaders of Islam after Prophet Muhammad S. died?
Respected Abu Bakr ابوبكر
Respected Umar عمر
Respected Usman عثمان
Respected Ali على
We say RadiAllahu Unhu رضى الله عنه with each of their names which means may Allah be pleased with him.
You may find some brief account about the Four Caliphs of Islam here.
or the detailed account here.
Was Islam sent for Arabian people only?
No . Islam is a Global or World Religion of Allah.
How did the Message of Islam spread in the world?
By Quran.
How old is the Message of Quran by now?
1400 years old.
Is it the duty of some people to spread the Message of Islam?
No. it is the responsibility of every Muslim to pass on the Message of Allah to other people.
Why should we spread the Message of Islam to everyone?
It is the message of Success and salvation of Mankind , in this world and the after world.
Why should we have a Religion?
Religion helps human to discipline themselves and become more humane.
Should Muslim explore other Religions?
Yes. Muslims can learn about the other Religions.
Learn the simple story of Prophet Muhammad S. here.
You May study this Essay on Religion Islam for better understanding.
You may also study the Life Story of Prophet Muhammad too for better understanding.
