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Which of the following did Muhammad do in his early youth to earn a livelihood?
Which of the following did Muhammad do in his early youth to earn a livelihood?
Why did Muhammad work as a shepherd?
Why did Muhammad work as a shepherd?
What did Muhammad receive in return for tending sheep for the Makkans?
What did Muhammad receive in return for tending sheep for the Makkans?
Why did working as a shepherd afford the Prophet peace and quiet?
Why did working as a shepherd afford the Prophet peace and quiet?
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What did Muhammad say about every prophet in relation to tending sheep?
What did Muhammad say about every prophet in relation to tending sheep?
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Muhammad tended sheep and ______ for a wage
Muhammad tended sheep and ______ for a wage
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Abu Iaalib was going through a financial ______
Abu Iaalib was going through a financial ______
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Muhammad worked as a ______ to help his uncle
Muhammad worked as a ______ to help his uncle
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Muhammad tended sheep for the Makkans in return for ______
Muhammad tended sheep for the Makkans in return for ______
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Working as a shepherd afforded the Prophet the chance to work in peace and ______
Working as a shepherd afforded the Prophet the chance to work in peace and ______
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Study Notes
Muhammad's Early Life
- Muhammad worked to earn a living during his early youth
- He tended sheep and goats for a wage, often spending days alone in the hills above Makkah or in the surrounding valleys
Helping His Uncle
- Abu Talib, Muhammad's uncle, faced a financial crisis with many dependents and a struggling business
- Muhammad worked as a shepherd to help his uncle during these hard times
Tending Sheep and Prophethood
- Muhammad reportedly said that every prophet tended sheep
- He himself tended sheep for the people of Makkah in exchange for qaraareet (either a part of a dinar/dirham or a place in Makkah)
- Working as a shepherd allowed Muhammad to reflect in peace and quiet
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Test your knowledge about the early life of Prophet Muhammad and his efforts to earn a livelihood. Explore his experiences as a shepherd and his role in supporting his uncle during a financial crisis. Take this quiz to learn more about the formative years of the Prophet.
