Challenges Faced by the Early Muslim Community
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What was the main reason the Quraysh sent word to the polytheists of Madinah?

  • To invite them to perform Umrah in Makkah
  • To convince them to convert to Islam
  • To order them to help drive out the Muslims (correct)
  • To threaten to kill their children and capture their women if they refused to help
  • What was the Quraysh's reaction when they found out that the Prophet had convinced the polytheists not to give in to their threats?

  • They were frustrated and determined to destabilize Madinah (correct)
  • They were indifferent and continued with their daily activities
  • They were relieved and decided to leave the Muslims alone
  • They were pleased and decided to convert to Islam
  • What was the threat made by Abu Jahl to Sa'd bin Mu'adh when he met him in Makkah?

  • That he would not be able to return home safely (correct)
  • That he would not be allowed to perform Umrah
  • That he would be killed if he did not renounce his faith
  • That he would be captured and taken back to Makkah as a prisoner
  • What was the main reason the Jews of Madinah posed a threat to the Muslims?

    <p>They were playing on the old rivalry between the Aus and Khazraj tribes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main precaution the Prophet took to ensure that Madinah remained safe and peaceful?

    <p>He convinced the polytheists not to give in to the Quraysh's threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the Muslim cavalry units (Saraya) organized by the Prophet?

    <p>To protect the outskirts of Medina and gather intelligence on suspicious activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the verse "Allah will guard you from mankind" (5:67) revealed to the Prophet?

    <p>It ended the need for the Prophet to be protected by armed bodyguards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the sequence of permissions given to the Muslims to fight their enemies?

    <p>First against the Quraysh, then any pagan tribe, followed by Jewish tribes and finally the People of the Book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Muslims being allowed to seize the goods of the Quraysh, but not those of tribes at peace with them?

    <p>It indicated the Muslims were required to respect the property rights of neutral tribes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the permission to fight impact the formerly oppressed and meek Muslim community?

    <p>It transformed them into a military organization focused on fighting to survive</p> Signup and view all the answers

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