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What is the meaning of Islam in Arabic?
What is the meaning of Islam in Arabic?
Who do Muslims believe revealed the Quran?
Who do Muslims believe revealed the Quran?
Why did the Quraysh Arabs and wealthy merchants in Mecca consider Muhammed's teachings a threat?
Why did the Quraysh Arabs and wealthy merchants in Mecca consider Muhammed's teachings a threat?
When did Muhammed begin his preaching in Mecca?
When did Muhammed begin his preaching in Mecca?
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In which town did Muhammed and his followers retreat, later renamed as Madinat al-Nabi?
In which town did Muhammed and his followers retreat, later renamed as Madinat al-Nabi?
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What do Muslims believe about the Quran?
What do Muslims believe about the Quran?
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What did Muhammed preach about the existence of God?
What did Muhammed preach about the existence of God?
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Why were the teachings of Muhammed considered a threat by the Quraysh Arabs and wealthy merchants in Mecca?
Why were the teachings of Muhammed considered a threat by the Quraysh Arabs and wealthy merchants in Mecca?
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What did Muhammed and his followers face in Mecca due to his preaching?
What did Muhammed and his followers face in Mecca due to his preaching?
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What does 'Islam' mean in Arabic?
What does 'Islam' mean in Arabic?
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What event is known as Hijira in the context of Islamic history?
What event is known as Hijira in the context of Islamic history?
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What was the term used for the inhabitants of Medina who came to be known as the Helpers?
What was the term used for the inhabitants of Medina who came to be known as the Helpers?
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Who were the immediate successors of Prophet Muhammed known as?
Who were the immediate successors of Prophet Muhammed known as?
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What did Muhammed do in 630 A.D after fighting battles with the Quraysh and their allies?
What did Muhammed do in 630 A.D after fighting battles with the Quraysh and their allies?
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Which city was later renamed as Madinat al-Nabi (city of the Prophet)?
Which city was later renamed as Madinat al-Nabi (city of the Prophet)?
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Study Notes
Meaning of Islam
- Islam means 'submission' or 'surrender' in Arabic, signifying submission to the will of Allah (God).
Revelation of the Quran
- Muslims believe that the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammed by Allah through the angel Gabriel.
Opposition to Muhammed's Teachings
- The Quraysh Arabs and wealthy merchants in Mecca considered Muhammed's teachings a threat because they preached against the polytheistic and materialistic practices of the Meccans, threatening their power and economic interests.
Early Life of Muhammed
- Muhammed began his preaching in Mecca in 610 A.D.
- Muhammed and his followers retreated to the town of Yathrib, later renamed as Madinat al-Nabi (City of the Prophet).
Muslim Beliefs about the Quran
- Muslims believe that the Quran is the literal word of Allah as revealed to Prophet Muhammed, and it is considered the ultimate source of guidance and authority.
Muhammed's Preaching
- Muhammed preached about the existence of one God, Allah, and emphasized the importance of justice, compassion, and morality.
Persecution of Muslims
- The Quraysh Arabs and wealthy merchants in Mecca considered Muhammed's teachings a threat because they challenged their power and economic interests, leading to persecution and harassment of Muslims.
- Muhammed and his followers faced ridicule, boycott, and physical violence in Mecca due to their faith.
Hijira
- The event of Muhammed's migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 A.D. is known as Hijira, a turning point in Islamic history.
The Helpers of Medina
- The inhabitants of Medina who supported Muhammed and his followers were known as the Ansar (Helpers).
Successors of Prophet Muhammed
- The immediate successors of Prophet Muhammed were known as the Rashidun Caliphs (Rightly-Guided Caliphs).
Conquest of Mecca
- In 630 A.D., Muhammed fought battles with the Quraysh and their allies, and after conquering Mecca, he destroyed the idols and pagan symbols in the Kaaba.
Renaming of Medina
- The city of Yathrib was later renamed as Madinat al-Nabi (City of the Prophet) after Muhammed's migration there.
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Test your knowledge about the rise and expansion of Islam, from the preaching of Muhammed to the significance of the Quran. Explore the history and key beliefs of this influential religion.
