Early Raids in Islamic History

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What was the strategic aim of the raids on Meccan caravans?

To establish peaceful trade relations with Mecca

To strengthen alliances with the Jewish clans

To cut off the Quraysh’s trade lifeline (correct)

To promote religious tolerance

How was the reaction in Medina to the raid at Nakhla tempered?

With immediate plans for more raids

With joy and celebration

With grief over the loss of life in a sacred month (correct)

With fear of Meccan retaliation

Why did the relations between Muslims of Medina and the Jewish clans deteriorate in 624?

The Muslims refused to share any resources with the Jewish clans

The Jews refused to engage in any form of dialogue

The Jews questioned the compatibility of the Qur’ān with their scriptures (correct)

The Muslims initiated conflicts for no apparent reason

What were the four choices given to the Meccans after being deemed to have broken the truce?

Dissolve their alliance with Banī Bakr Signup and view all the answers

What revelation allayed misgivings over fighting in sacred months?

Qur’ān, 2:214 Signup and view all the answers

What was Abū Sufyān sent to negotiate with Muhammad?

A surrender of Mecca to the Muslims Signup and view all the answers

What significant event occurred in January 624 at Nakhla?

A successful ambush of a Meccan caravan took place Signup and view all the answers

How did the Conquest of Mecca take place?

By formally surrendering to Muhammad Signup and view all the answers

What did the Jews of Medina frequently object to regarding the Qur’ān?

Its compatibility with their scriptures Signup and view all the answers

What was forbidden after the conquest of Mecca?

Pillaging Signup and view all the answers

What event established the Islamic pattern and form of the pilgrimage to Mecca?

Conquest of Mecca Signup and view all the answers

What were the successors as leaders of the Muslim community known as?

'Caliphs' Signup and view all the answers

What strategic dilemma did the defeat at Badr place the Meccans in?

Whether to launch a full-scale offensive against Medina Signup and view all the answers

Who favored a decisive military campaign after the defeat at Badr?

Abū Sufyān Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of the Meccans to the capture of their caravan by a Muslim force in November 624?

They launched a well-equipped force of Meccans and allied tribesmen against Medina Signup and view all the answers

Which group in Medina wanted to remain in the strongholds of the city during the Battle of Uhud?

'Abd Allāh ibn Ubayy and other senior figures Signup and view all the answers

What act did those who withdrew from the battle at Uhud get referred to as in the Qur’ān?

'Munāfiqūn' (hypocrites) Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Prophet position a party of archers during the Battle of Uhud?

To protect the Muslim infantry’s left flank Signup and view all the answers

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