CH1 (B) Prophet Muhammad PDF
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National University of Rwanda
2024
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Lawyer Dr. Mubarak
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This document is a chapter from a course on Oman History and Islamic Culture. It provides an introduction to Prophet Muhammad, covers his early life, teachings, and impact on the lives of Arab people. It covers topics such as the pillars of Islam, and the significance of Islam in history and society of Oman.
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College of Engineering Dep. Professional Development & Humanities Oman History and Islamic Culture-(UHS00102) Prophet Muhammad (PBUOH) 1 Chapter 1 ( B...
College of Engineering Dep. Professional Development & Humanities Oman History and Islamic Culture-(UHS00102) Prophet Muhammad (PBUOH) 1 Chapter 1 ( B ) Emended by Lawyer Dr. Mubarak 6-Oct-24 College of Engineering Dep. Professional Development & Humanities Oman History and Islamic Culture-(UHS00102) Table of Contents ▪ introduction ▪ Prophet Muhammad (PBUOH) Early Life …………………………..…………………….……… 3-9 ▪ Definition of Islam ………………………………………..………………………………………… …13 ▪ Pillars of Islam ………………………………………………………….…………………………….. 18 ▪ Pillars of Faith …………………………………………………….………………….………………. 19 ▪ Migration to Madina ………………………………………………….…………….…………………. 20 ▪ Conquest of Mecca …………………………………………………………………………………… 21 ▪ Life after Islam ………………………………………………………………………………………… 22 Emended by Lawyer Dr. Mubarak 6-Oct-24 2 6-Oct-24 3 College of Engineering Dep. Professional Development & Humanities Oman History and Islamic Culture-(UHS00102) Introduction ▪ Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him) is one of the most influential figures in human history. In this chapter we will explore the life of Prophet Muhammad, we will delve into his early experiences that shaped his character. This introduction provides a cohesive summary of the key aspects of Prophet Muhammad’s life, and the historical significance of his leadership that changed the life of Arab people after appearance of Islam. Emended by Lawyer Dr. Mubarak 6-Oct-24 4 5 College of Engineering Dep. Professional Development & Humanities Oman History and Islamic Culture-(UHS00102) Birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him) ▪ On Monday, the twelfth of Rabi al-Awwal in the Year of Elephant, Aminah bint Wahb gave birth to a baby boy. ▪ Allah sends various signs when one of His chosen Prophets is born and on that twelfth day of Rabi al- Awwal in the year 570 A.D, many such signs were seen. (search 🕮) Emended by Lawyer Dr. Mubarak 6-Oct-24 6 7 College of Engineering Dep. Professional Development & Humanities Oman History and Islamic Culture-(UHS00102) Naming him Muhammad (Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him) ▪ Aminah sent news of the birth to her father-in-law, 'Abd al-Muttalib, who was sitting near Ka'bah at the time. He became very happy and began at once to think of a name for the boy. On the seventh day, as he lay asleep near Ka‟bah, he dreamt that he should give the baby unusual name of Muhammad just as Aminah herself had dreamt about also. And the child was called Muhammad which means praiseworthy. Emended by Lawyer Dr. Mubarak 6-Oct-24 8 College of Engineering Dep. Professional Development & Humanities Oman History and Islamic Culture-(UHS00102) Prophet Muhammad Early Life (Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him) ▪ Prophet Muhammad (PBUOH) worked first as a shepherd and then as a merchant. ▪ Prophet Muhammad (PBUOH) would often leave crowded city and went to a cave in Mount Hira'. He liked to be alone there, away from all thoughts of the world and daily life. Emended by Lawyer Dr. Mubarak 6-Oct-24 9 College of Engineering Dep. Professional Development & Humanities Oman History and Islamic Culture-(UHS00102) Meditation ▪ Meditation is a solitary practice in which you sit quietly for a period of time and try to clear your mind, regulate your breath, and focus your thoughts. ▪ 10 Meditation Prompts That will Challenge You to Think Bigger, Improve your mind, increase your creativity and intelligence with regular meditation. Emended by Lawyer Dr. Mubarak 6-Oct-24 10 College of Engineering Dep. Professional Development & Humanities Oman History and Islamic Culture-(UHS00102) 10 Ways to get involved: ▪ Focus on your Breathing ▪ Do a Body scan ▪ Evaluate your Energy ▪ Practice Gratitude ▪ Choose a Mantra ▪ Reflect on the Day ▪ Reflect on past Week ▪ Think about what you can do for others ▪ Focus on your personal fulfillment (Main Goal) ▪ Think about what Inspires you Emended by Lawyer Dr. Mubarak 6-Oct-24 11 College of Engineering Dep. Professional Development & Humanities Oman History and Islamic Culture-(UHS00102) Personal Statements ▪ MISSION explains your purpose. It displays where you see yourself in future, and who. ▪ VISION describes your values, which guide you towards your short/long term dreams. ▪ GOAL is what you want to achieve in your life and/or career, expressed in a specific, measurable way. Emended by Lawyer Dr. Mubarak 6-Oct-24 12 College of Engineering Dep. Professional Development & Humanities Oman History and Islamic Culture-(UHS00102) First Revelation ▪ In his fortieth year, Muhammad (PBUOH) left Mecca to spend Ramadan in the cave. In the second half of Ramadan, The Archangel Gabriel came to Muhammad (PBUOH) in the cave and commanded him to 'Read'. Muhammad (PBUOH) replied 'I cannot read.' He then said again 'Read.' 'I cannot', replied Muhammad (PBUOH) For the third time the Archangel commanded Muhammad (PBUOH) to read, but still he said he could not. Archangel Gabriel then said: “Read: In the Name of thy Lord who created, Created man from a clot. Read: And thy Lord is the Most Generous Who taught by pen, Taught man that which he knew not. (Qur'an 96.1-5) Emended by Lawyer Dr. Mubarak 6-Oct-24 13 14 College of Engineering Dep. Professional Development & Humanities Oman History and Islamic Culture-(UHS00102) Definition of Islam ▪ Islam is a universal monotheism, which originated in Arabian peninsula. ▪ Islam literally means “submission” was founded on teachings of Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him) as an expression of surrender to will of Allah. ▪ Traditional Muslims believe that Allah is the one true God with no partner or equal and that the inspiration of this belief system comes straight from Allah and those who were chosen by him to deliver these teachings to the general population. Emended by Lawyer Dr. Mubarak 6-Oct-24 15 College of Engineering Dep. Professional Development & Humanities Oman History and Islamic Culture-(UHS00102) Legislation ▪ Legislation (Sharia) : is term given to define the collectivity of laws that Muslims ruled themselves by. ▪ Qur’an the holy text of Islam, contains teachings of the Prophet which were revealed to him from Allah. ▪ Saying (Hadith) : means any report of something the prophet either said. ▪ Tradition (Sunna) : is used to mean normative practice of the prophet. Emended by Lawyer Dr. Mubarak 6-Oct-24 16 College of Engineering Dep. Professional Development & Humanities Oman History and Islamic Culture-(UHS00102) Mission of Islam ▪ The core of Islamic mission is to submit to the will of Allah and to live according to the teachings of Qur’an and true examples which set by Prophet Muhammad. ▪ Mission of Islam is repeated over and over again in Quran including striving for personal purification, social justice, compassion, and worshiping of Allah. Additionally, Islam emphasizes spreading peace, righteousness, and morality in society Emended by Lawyer Dr. Mubarak 6-Oct-24 17 College of Engineering Dep. Professional Development & Humanities Oman History and Islamic Culture-(UHS00102) Mission of Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him) ▪ Muhammad (PBUOH) returned from the cave to his wife Khadija, who became the first follower of this new religion and she strengthened and supported him to spread his message, and she stood up to people who were against him. ▪ Prophet Muhammad (PBUOH) began to call secretly of Allah's message to those who were close to him and whom he could trust. ▪ His main message is that there is no other God BUT Allah and that people should lead their lives in a way that is pleasing to Allah. Emended by Lawyer Dr. Mubarak 6-Oct-24 18 College of Engineering Dep. Professional Development & Humanities Oman History and Islamic Culture-(UHS00102) Pillars of Islam: ▪ Unifying characteristics of Islam are the Main Five Pillars: 1. Testimony (Shahadah) : that there is none worthy of worship except Allah (God) and that Muhammad (PBUOH) is his messenger. 2. Prayers (Salah) : Performing of five daily prayers 3. Alms (Zakat) : Giving of charity which is one quarter (2.5%) of net worth of property kept for more than a year, with few exceptions. This money or produce is distributed among the poor. 4. Fasting (Ramadhan) : Fasting from dawn to dusk in the month of Ramadan. 5. Pilgrimage (Hajj) : Pilgrimage to Mecca during month of Dhul Hijjah, which is compulsory once in a lifetime for one who has ability to do it. 19 Emended by Lawyer Dr. Mubarak 6-Oct-24 College of Engineering Dep. Professional Development & Humanities Oman History and Islamic Culture-(UHS00102) Pillars of Faith 1. Belief in Almighty Allah. 2. Belief in angels (search for names 🕮) 3. Belief in scriptures (Heavenly Books) including Torah that was revealed to Prophet Moses, Bible that was revealed to Prophet Jesus and Qur'an that was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Up On them). 4. Belief in prophets and messengers sent by Allah (God), including Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Yakub, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad. 5. Belief in Judgment Day, the last day. 6. Belief in destiny, and its good and evil Emended by Lawyer Dr. Mubarak 6-Oct-24 20 College of Engineering Dep. Professional Development & Humanities Oman History and Islamic Culture-(UHS00102) Migration to Medina ▪ Many people impressed by Qur’an and converted to Islam willingly. However, since growing popularity of Islam, Muhammad and his followers lives were in risk, then entire community moved from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. People of Medina accepted Islam and spread of this new religion gained momentum. Emended by Lawyer Dr. Mubarak 6-Oct-24 21 College of Engineering Dep. Professional Development & Humanities Oman History and Islamic Culture-(UHS00102) Conquest of Mecca ▪ Later with well-organized finances and a vast army, Muhammad conquered and converted Mecca to Islam in 630 AD in 8th Hijra year. He did not stop here but sent numerous emissaries to different parts of Arabia. ▪ Today Islam remains one of the most flourishing religions in the world; it is the second largest religion with around 24% of earth’s population. ▪ There are only two main sources of Islam: Quran and Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him). Emended by Lawyer Dr. Mubarak 6-Oct-24 22 College of Engineering Dep. Professional Development & Humanities Oman History and Islamic Culture-(UHS00102) Life After Islam ▪ The following are some of changes which took place in area after Islam such as social security, family structure, slavery and rights of women : ⮚ Women were active participants in functioning of society. Women expressed their opinions freely and their advice was heard. ⮚ Vices of drinking, gambling and prostitution were banned. ⮚ Prevalent slavery discouraged. ⮚ Institution of marriage taken seriously (Give examples 🕮) ⮚ Thus women in general and wives in particular got status, respect and had a voice. ⮚ Usury [riba] was forbidden. ⮚ Alms was made a pillar of Islam to encourage charity. (Give More Examples 🕮) Emended by Lawyer Dr. Mubarak 6-Oct-24 23 College of Engineering Dep. Professional Development & Humanities Oman History and Islamic Culture-(UHS00102) True/False Questions 1. Prophet Muhammad (PBUOH) was born on 12/5 in the year of Elephant. ( ) 2. Abd al-Muttalib ibn Hashim is Aminah bint Wahb’s father-in-law. ( ) 3. Name of Muhammad means worthy of praise. ( ) 4. Prophet Muhammad (PBUOH) liked staying in Jabal Uhud for meditation. ( ) 5. Impact of meditation can increase your creativity and intelligence. ( ) 6. The first revelation of Holy Quran was chapter of Al-’Alaq. ( ) 7. Mecca al-Mukarramah Province was entirely converted to Islam. ( ) Emended by Lawyer Dr. Mubarak 6 October 2024 24