The Prophet Muhammad's Mission

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What word is used to describe the belief in only one God in Islam?

Monotheism

What did the pagan society do to the Arabs?

They threatened the Arabs

Where did the pagans send a delegation?

To the Rasool

What did Abu Talib tell his nephew , the Rasool?

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What did the Rasool do upon the instruction of his uncle?

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What was the response of Rasool when asked if he would go the way of the three idols?

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How did Abu Talib feel after seeing the reaction of his nephew?

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What did Abu Talib do after he was impressed by his nephew's determination to stick to his faith?

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What was the first revelation that Muhammad (PBUH) received?

<p>The first revelation revealed to Muhammad (PBUH) was in the form of a clot of blood, with the message &quot;Read, in the name of thy Lord Who created.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name given to the people of Mecca who opposed the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

<p>The people of Mecca who opposed the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) were called the Quraysh.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what form did Allah Almighty guide mankind?

<p>Allah Almighty guided mankind through messengers or prophets who were chosen for divine guidance, like Muhammad (PBUH), Jesus (PBUH), Moses (PBUH), and Abraham (PBUH).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the pagan Arabs send their delegation to do?

<p>The pagan Arabs' delegation, which comprised mainly of the Quraysh tribe, was sent to Muhammad (PBUH) to urge him to stop preaching the message of Islam and return to the way of life that was prevalent in Mecca.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first person to accept Islam?

<p>The very first person to accept Islam after Muhammad (PBUH) was his wife Khadijah.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the uncle of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

<p>Abu Talib is the uncle of Muhammad (PBUH).</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the uncle of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) who helped him during the early days of preaching.

<p>Abu Talib is the uncle of Muhammad (PBUH) who helped him during the early days of preaching.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Prophet's Mission

To spread the message of the oneness of God and unity of mankind.

Tawhid

The oneness of God.

Pagan Opposition

The resistance by those who worshipped multiple Gods, to the Prophet's message.

Prophet's Response

Unwavering determination in spreading his message.

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Abu Talib

The Prophet's uncle, who stood by him.

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Delegation's Plea

Attempt to stop Prophet's preaching to his uncle.

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One God

Core concept of Islam. There is only one God.

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Islamic faith

Faith based on the oneness of God.

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Divine guidance

Guidance from God.

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Prophet's elevated status

The Prophet's special position.

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Unity of mankind

Concept of equality among people.

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Superstition

Belief not rooted in reason and logic.

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Ignorance

Lack of knowledge and understanding.

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Disbelief

Lack of faith or trust

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Unwavering determination

Strong will and resolute attitude.

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The Prophet

A person divinely appointed to spread a religious message.

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Historical context

The circumstances and background of an event.

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Islamic Principles

Basic rules and beliefs in Islam.

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Tribal Opposition

Resistance from the Prophet's tribe, due to the new message

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Unwavering conviction

Deep belief in the message despite challenges

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Most influential leader

A person who had a significant impact on the 7th century.

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Perfect model for mankind

A person whose life exemplifies ideal human behavior.

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Source of guidance

A book or text that provides direction and instruction.

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The Holy Quran

The central religious text of Islam, believed to be revealed by God.

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What is paralleled?

To be similar or correspond to something else.

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Unmatched

Without equal, superior in quality or ability.

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Tropical

Relating to the regions near the equator, characterized by warm climates.

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Eloquence

The ability to speak or write in a persuasive and fluent manner.

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Proclamation

A public announcement or declaration.

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Dispensation

The distribution or apportionment of something.

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Chaos

Complete disorder and confusion.

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Solitude

The state of being alone.

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Meditation

A mental exercise involving focused attention.

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Compassion

Sympathy and concern for others who are suffering.

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Eradicate

To completely get rid of something.

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Bestowed with

Given or presented as a gift.

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Proclaim

To declare something openly and formally.

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Nexus

A central connecting point or center.

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Pagan

Relating to polytheistic beliefs.

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Renounce

To publicly give up a belief or practice.

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Demolish

To destroy something completely.

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Dilemma

A difficult situation with two challenging options.

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Theology

The study of religion and its beliefs.

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Everlasting

Enduring forever, eternal.

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Proselytizing

Trying to convert others to a religion.

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Transformation

A complete change or alteration.

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Embodiment

A person or example that perfectly represents a concept.

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Fluent

Smooth and easy in spoken or written communication.

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Advent

The arrival or coming of something important.

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What is the spreading of a message?

Communicating a message to a wide audience.

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Edge

A boundary or limit.

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Confusion

Uncertainty or lack of clarity.

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Break into pieces

To shatter or fragment something.

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The state of being alone

Isolation or separation from others.

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Thinking deeply in silence, especially for religious reasons

Contemplation, a state of deep thought and reflection.

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Strong feelings of sympathy for people who are suffering and a desire to help them

Compassion, empathy and a desire to alleviate suffering.

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Remove

To eliminate or get rid of something.

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To confer as a gift

To present something as a gift.

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Declare

To announce something formally and publicly.

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A complicated series of connections between different things

Intricate relationships, a network of interconnected elements

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To state publicly that you no longer have a particular belief

Renounce a belief, to give up an idea or practice.

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Destroy

To demolish or completely ruin something.

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A difficult situation, forced to choose one of two alternatives

Dilemma, a challenging choice between two difficult options.

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Religious beliefs

Faith-based principles and values.

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Never-ending

Infinite, lasting forever.

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Preaching

Formal religious speaking, delivering a message.

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Study Notes

The Prophet's Message

  • The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was sent by Allah to teach the oneness of God (Tawhid).
  • His mission was to counter superstition, ignorance, and disbelief.
  • The message took 23 years to be fully delivered.

Pagan Arab Opposition

  • The message of Tawhid threatened the dominance of pagan Arabs.
  • The pagans put pressure on the Prophet and his followers.
  • They sent a delegation to the Prophet's uncle (Abu Talib).
  • They asked the Prophet to stop preaching.
  • The Prophet refused, emphasizing the importance of Tawhid.

The Prophet's Response

  • In response to the delegation, the Prophet gave a strong statement of his faith and determination.
  • He said he wouldn't abandon his mission even if the sun or moon were on his hands.
  • Allah would protect him.
  • The Prophet's uncle was impressed by his firmness.

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