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O Level Islamiyat 2058 The Biography of Mohammad (PBUH) (Paper 1) By Muhammad Yousuf Abdul Rehman M.Phil in Islamic Studies (University of Karachi) Lecture No : 01  Life Up to the first revelation Q1:Write an outline of the life of Pr...

O Level Islamiyat 2058 The Biography of Mohammad (PBUH) (Paper 1) By Muhammad Yousuf Abdul Rehman M.Phil in Islamic Studies (University of Karachi) Lecture No : 01  Life Up to the first revelation Q1:Write an outline of the life of Prophet (P.B.U.H) up to the time of the first revelation  Frame Work of the answer Paragraph #1Birth & Upbringing Paragraph #2 Upbringing By Abu Talib, Fajar Wars & Half Ul Fadul Paragraph #3 His Marrage & Construction of Ka’abah.  Paragraph #1 Birth & Upbringing Prophet (PBUH)'s father was Abdullah bin Abdul Mutallib and his mother was Aminah. Before the birth of Holy Prophet (PBUH) his father died in a commercial visit to Syria. He was buried in Madinah. At the time of death his father was only 25. Four months after the death of Abdullah, Mohammad (PBUH)'s mother gave birth to him on Monday, 570 A.D. This year is also known as 'The Year of Elephant". This is because in this year Abraha with his elephants marched against Makkah to destroy Ka'bah. But by the will and power of Allah Ka'bah was saved. The Quran recall this event in (105:1-5) Al-Fil. After his birth, as was the practice of the Makkans of the noble Quraish tribe, Hazrat Mohammad(PBUH) was looked after for two years by a Bedouine woman named Hazrat Halima Sadia (RZ).She took him to her town when he was 2 months old. Briefly mention details from 'Upbringing by Hazrat Halima Sadia. 'Few months after he was returned to his mother by Hazrat Halima Sadia (RZ), Prophet Mohammad(PBUH)'s mother died on the way during their trip to Madinah. At that time, Mohammad (PBUH)was six years old. He was then brought back home by his nurse, Umme Aiman. The Grandfather of Mohammad (PBUH) was Abdul Mutallib who took custody of Mohammad(PBUH) as well as the responsibility of his upbringing. After two years in 578 A.D. when Prophet (PBUH) was 8 years old, his grandfather also died reaching the age of 90. Eventually, Mohammad (PBUH) was passed into the custody of his Uncle Abu Talib bin AbdulMutallib. After the death of Abdul Mutallib, Abu Talib also gained the chiefdom of Banu Hashim.  Paragraph #2| Upbringing By Abu Talib, Meeting with Bahira Abu Talib took care of Prophet (PBUH) with love and affection. He and his wife, Fatima bint Asad treated the Prophet (PBUH) kindly and preferred the Prophet (PBUH) over their sons. His love for his nephew increased day by day due to good manners and great politeness of the Prophet (PBUH). It is reported Abu Talib didn't take meal without the presence of Prophet (PBUH). Abu Talib was a perfume and cloth merchant who travelled for his merchandise. At the age of 12 while on one of the journeys to Syria, Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) accompanied his uncle. On their way to Syria, they met a Christian monk Bahira at Basra. Briefly mention details of Bahira's meeting with Mohammad (PBUH) and Bahira's predictions about Mohammad (PBUH). During his youth, Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) also looked after sheep in the Arabian desert of his family and the Makkans. This solitary occupation gave him the opportunity to ponder the vast openness of the desert, and to be open to the presence of Allah. The Prophet (PBUH) used to refer that "All the messengers which were sent by Allah, they tendered sheep. I also looked after sheep of Makkans in return of Qararit (coin). Between the years 580 to 590 A.D. the sacrilegious wars started in Makkah and were fought between Banu Kinana alliance of Quraish and Banu Hawazain. The battles were fought in those months when fighting was forbidden. These four months were Moharram, Rajab, Dhil Qad and Dhil Hajj. Before the Fajar Barraz in which Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) participated, three battles wereal ready fought which are known as battles of Fajar.  Paragraph #2|Fajar Wars Prophet (PBUH) didn't participate in these three. He (PBUH) participated in Fajar Barraz was a man of Banu Kinana who killed a man named Arwa of Banu Hawazain. When this killing occurred the members of both tribes were at the fair of Ukaz. Hearing the news of killing, Banu Kinana left the fair to avoid a clash with Banu Hawazain.When Banu Hawazain came to know about their tribe's man killing, they attacked the members ofBanu Kinana. Banu Kinana took shelter in Ka'bah to be protected. Ka'bah was safe for them because bloodshed was forbidden inside Haram. This made Banu Hawazain to stop and wait. Next day Banu Kinana came out to fight and in that war the Quraish aided them. Therefore, Mohammad (PBUH) was also taken for the war by his uncle. Prophet (PBUH) rather than getting involved in physical fighting only helped his uncle by collecting the arrows thrown by the enemies. This battle continued for many years but was indecisive. Consequently both tribes came to anagreement. Seeing the injustice, oppression and ravages of war some tribes decided to form an alliance to protect the rights of the oppressed and to provide the oppressed with justice.  Paragraph #2 |Half Ul Fadul This happened after Zubaidi who belonged to the tribe Zubaid was deceived by a well-known man of Makkah, Aa's bin Wail. A'as bin Wail took money and valuables from Zubaidi but later returned the valuables he used to humiliate Zubaidi. Despite this, Zubaidi wasn't helped by anyone. One day Zubaidi climbed the mountain of Abu Qais and made a plea for help. Prophet (PBUH)'s uncle Hazrat Zubair bin Abdul Mutallib responded to that. He took Abdullah bin Jadan with him and stood firmly to help Zubaidi. Later Banu Hashim, Banu Zehra, and Banu Asad also joined the cause. All these people gathered at Abdullah bin Jadan's house and pledged: "We will always aid the oppressed and provide him with justice."This alliance or league was called Half ul Fadhul. It was called Fadhul because the name of the leading members was Fadhal, collectively called Fadhul. Mohammad (PBUH) was present on the occasion of the pledge and was greatly happy with its aim. He said in later years, “I would not exchange for the choicest camels in all Arabia, their memory of being present at the oath.  Paragraph #3| His marriage & Construction of ka’bah  At the age of 22 he commanded caravan of Hazrat Khadija (RZ) to syria.  Briefly mention about his honesty and marriage to Hazrat Khadija (RZ).  When Mohammad (PBUH) reached the age of35, water had flooded Makkah and Ka' bah.  Briefly describe about the construction of Ka'bah and fixing of the black stone, Use his titlesAl- Sadiq andAl-Amin.  Conclude your answer with visit of angel in cave Hira and the revelations of Surah Alaq that Prophet (PBUH) received.