Questions and Answers
When was Muhammad born?
570 AD
Who protected Muhammad until his death in the same year as Khadijah?
Abu Talib
Who was Muhammad's first wife?
Khadijah
Who is Ayesha?
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What was Abu Bakr's relationship to Muhammad?
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What role did Abu Bakr play during the assassination attempt on Muhammad?
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What did the spider do during the hijrah?
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What is the name of Muhammad's hometown?
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What is the Kaaba?
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What were the hundreds of idols in Mecca?
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What was the main business of Mecca?
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Who prepared Muhammad's body for burial?
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Who is Fatima?
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Who was the first person to believe that Muhammad was hearing God's word?
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Who is Gabriel (Jibril)?
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What was the first command of the angel Gabriel to Muhammad?
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What city is known as Yathrib?
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What was the first major battle fought by Muslims?
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What did the Muslims lose at the Battle of Uhud?
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What was significant about the Moat battle?
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Was Ali nominated to be the first Khalifa?
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Muhammad proclaimed he would be the _____ of the long line of prophets.
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What is the Qur'an?
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How much of an inheritance is a single son entitled to compared to his sister according to the Qur'an?
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What reduces the total inheritance that goes to a family when a person dies?
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From which country was Mr. Saidi smuggled out?
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In which country is Mecca located?
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What does Khalifa (caliph) mean?
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Who are the Shi'a (Shi'ite)?
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Study Notes
Muhammad's Early Life
- Born in 570 AD in Mecca; father deceased, mother died six years later.
- Protected by his uncle Abu Talib until both their deaths coincided in the same year as Khadijah.
Key Figures in Muhammad's Life
- Khadijah: Muhammad's first wife and the first to believe his revelations.
- Ayesha: Wife of Muhammad and daughter of Abu Bakr, his closest friend.
- Abu Bakr: Supported Muhammad during the hijrah and was instrumental in his escape from assassination.
- Ali: Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law, responsible for his burial preparation.
- Fatima: Daughter of Muhammad and Khadijah, married to Ali.
Events and Milestones
- Hijrah: The migration from Mecca to Medina, marked by a spider spinning a web to conceal Muhammad and Abu Bakr in their cave.
- Battles:
- Badr: The first major battle; Muslims prevailed over Meccans.
- Uhud: Second major battle where Muslims were defeated due to distraction by loot.
- Moat: A decisive victory for Muslims despite betrayal from a Medinan tribe.
Religious Context
- Kaaba: Central shrine in Mecca, originally home to hundreds of idols before their removal by Muhammad.
- Qur'an: The holy text of Islam, revealed to Muhammad by the angel Gabriel (Jibril) who commanded him to "recite."
- Inheritance Laws: Male heirs receive a portion twice that of female heirs after the deduction of funeral expenses and debts.
Cultural and Historical Impact
- Mecca: The pilgrimage tourism is its primary economic driver; remains the birthplace of Islam.
- Khalifa: Refers to the successors of Muhammad as leaders, ensuring the continuation of Islamic leadership, excluding prophetic status.
- Shi'a (Shi'ite): Followers of Ali, advocating for his rightful role as the first Khalifa post-Muhammad.
Geopolitical Elements
- Afghanistan: The origin of Mr. Saidi who was smuggled out, leaving his parents behind.
- (Saudi) Arabia: The nation where Mecca is situated, central to Islamic faith and tradition.
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This quiz features flashcards based on the first two chapters of 'Destiny Disrupted'. Test your knowledge of key figures such as Muhammad, his family, and other significant characters. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of early Islamic history.
