Birth of Prophet Muhammad PBUH

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What was the relationship between Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Halima Al-Saadia?

Stepmother and stepson

Aunt and nephew

She was his breastfeeding guardian (correct)

Mother and son

What event is associated with the birth year of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

The migration to Medina

The destruction of the Kaaba

The year of the Elephant (correct)

The Battle of Badr

Which lineage did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) trace back to?

Hashim ibn Abd Manaf

Abdullah, son of Abdul-Muttalib

Adnan (correct)

Abraha

Why did other women initially hesitate to breastfeed Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) when he was with Halima Al-Saadia?

They were concerned about his illness Signup and view all the answers

Who did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stay with after Halima Al-Saadia returned him to his mother?

His grandfather Abdul-Muttalib Signup and view all the answers

In what condition was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born?

As an orphan Signup and view all the answers

What was the Prophet's occupation before becoming a prophet?

He grazed the sheep of the people of Makkah Signup and view all the answers

Who predicted that Muhammad would be very important during his travels?

A monk they encountered Signup and view all the answers

Who took care of the Prophet after his mother passed away when he was six years old?

His grandfather Abdul Muttalib Signup and view all the answers

What significant event happened to the Prophet at birth?

A black clot was removed from his chest Signup and view all the answers

Who took care of the Prophet after his grandfather passed away when he was eight years old?

His uncle Abu Talib Signup and view all the answers

What condition did the Quraish insist on when rebuilding the Kaaba?

Only money free from usury or injustice could be used Signup and view all the answers

Why did the leaders of Quraish decide to eliminate the Prophet (PBUH)?

They feared the consequences of more Muslims migrating to Medina Signup and view all the answers

What was the plan devised by the leaders of Quraish to eliminate the Prophet (PBUH)?

To have a young man from each tribe strike the Prophet together Signup and view all the answers

What did the Prophet (PBUH) instruct Ali to do on the night of his migration?

To return any trusts or belongings to their rightful owners Signup and view all the answers

How did the Prophet (PBUH) and Abu Bakr evade their pursuers from Quraish?

They hid in the cave of Thawr for three days Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Prophet's arrival in Medina?

It marked the beginning of the establishment of the Islamic state Signup and view all the answers

What was the first mosque built in Islam, and by whom?

The Quba Mosque in Medina, built by the Prophet's companions Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prophet Muhammad's Early Life

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was breastfed by Halima Al-Saadia, a Bedouin woman.
The year of Prophet Muhammad's birth is associated with the "Year of the Elephant," a significant event in which an Abyssinian army led by Abraha attempted to destroy the Kaaba.
Prophet Muhammad traced his lineage back to Ishmael, the son of Prophet Abraham (PBUH).
Many women hesitated to breastfeed Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) because he was an orphan, and Bedouin women believed it was unlucky to breastfeed orphans.
After Halima Al-Saadia returned Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to his mother, he stayed with his maternal uncle, Abu Talib.
Prophet Muhammad was born prematurely and was weak, but he was later described as a healthy and strong child.
Prophet Muhammad worked as a shepherd before becoming a prophet.
During his travels, a Christian monk named Bahira predicted that Muhammad would be a great and influential leader.
After his mother passed away when he was six years old, Prophet Muhammad was raised by his grandfather, Abd al-Muttalib.
At birth, a light shone from Prophet Muhammad's body, illuminating the entire house.
After his grandfather passed away when he was eight years old, Prophet Muhammad continued to live with his uncle, Abu Talib.
When the Kaaba was rebuilt, the Quraish insisted on placing the Black Stone - a revered artifact - back in its original position, a task that was initially fraught with contention.
The leaders of Quraish, fearing Prophet Muhammad's growing influence, plotted to eliminate him, believing his teachings would threaten their power and social order.
The Quraish leaders devised a plan to assassinate Prophet Muhammad, placing a hired assassin on each of the doors leading out of his home.
On the night of his migration (Hijrah), Prophet Muhammad instructed Ali Ibn Abi Talib, his cousin and future son-in-law, to sleep in his bed, creating the impression that he was still in the city.
To evade their pursuers from Quraish, Prophet Muhammad and his companion Abu Bakr took refuge in a cave known as "Cave of Hira" and were miraculously protected from their enemies by a spider web and a bird nesting at the cave's entrance.
The Prophet’s arrival in Medina marked the beginning of a new era, where Muslims established their own community and began practicing their faith freely, becoming known as the "City of the Prophet."
The first mosque built in Islam was the “Quba Mosque" built by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in a suburb of Medina.

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Test your knowledge on the birth and lineage of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Learn about his noble descent tracing back to Adnan and the historical events surrounding his birth on the twelfth Monday of the month of Rabi' al-Awwal.