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Islam means 'surrender' and centers on the life and revelations of the Prophet ______.
Islam means 'surrender' and centers on the life and revelations of the Prophet ______.
Muhammad
The ______ was the center of worship for diverse tribes in Arabia, housing hundreds of idols.
The ______ was the center of worship for diverse tribes in Arabia, housing hundreds of idols.
Kaaba
Khadija was a wealthy widow who became Muhammad's wife and the first to follow his ______.
Khadija was a wealthy widow who became Muhammad's wife and the first to follow his ______.
revelations
After facing persecution for their beliefs, early Muslims migrated to the Kingdom of ______.
After facing persecution for their beliefs, early Muslims migrated to the Kingdom of ______.
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The Hadith is a collection of accounts and sayings about ______, highlighting his life and contributions to Islam.
The Hadith is a collection of accounts and sayings about ______, highlighting his life and contributions to Islam.
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Study Notes
The Beginnings of Islam
- Islam, meaning "surrender," centers on the life and revelations of the Prophet Muhammad
- Islam is built upon the teachings of Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, with the Quran considered the final testament
- 6th century Arabia was a tribal world ruled by laws of vendetta and revenge, with nomadic Bedouins and settled people
- The Kaaba was the center of worship for diverse tribes in Arabia, housing hundreds of idols
- Muhammad was born into a prominent family in Mecca, the Quraysh tribe, which controlled the powerful city
- Muhammad lost his father before birth, mother at age six, and grandfather at eight, leaving him in a difficult early life
- He developed a reputation for trustworthiness and truthfulness, becoming a merchant and traveling with his uncle
- Khadija, a wealthy widow and successful businesswoman, married Muhammad at age 25, and became the first to follow his revelations
- In a cave on the Mountain of Light, Jabal an-Nour, near Mecca, Muhammad received his first revelation from God
- He initially struggled to accept his role as prophet, but was reassured by his wife's Christian cousin
- His revelations emphasized the oneness of God, challenging the idolatry practiced by Mecca's powerful establishment
- Early Muslims faced persecution for their beliefs by the Quraysh tribe, leading to their migration to the Kingdom of Axum
- Muhammad's wife, Khadija, died in 619, a year recognized as the Year of Sorrows
- The death of Khadija, his only wife, and that of his uncle in the same year, caused great emotional distress for Muhammad
- The Hadith, a collection of accounts and sayings about Muhammad, highlights Khadija's crucial role in his life and faith
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Explore the early life of the Prophet Muhammad and the foundational teachings of Islam. This quiz delves into the socio-political landscape of 6th century Arabia, including the significance of the Kaaba and the impact of Muhammad's revelations. Discover how these early events shaped the Islamic faith.
