The Early Days of Islam: Prophet's Call and Challenges PDF

The Early Days of Islam: The Prophet's Call and Challenges This presentation covers the early period of Islam, focusing on the Prophet Muhammad's initial call to Islam, the challenges faced by early Muslims, and the first migrations to Abyssinia. We'll explore the gradual spread of the message, the...

The Early Days of Islam: The Prophet's Call and Challenges This presentation covers the early period of Islam, focusing on the Prophet Muhammad's initial call to Islam, the challenges faced by early Muslims, and the first migrations to Abyssinia. We'll explore the gradual spread of the message, the persecution faced by believers, and the steadfastness of the early Muslim community. by R.S. D The Beginning of the Call to Islam 1 Initial Private Call After that, the Messenger () started to call to Islam those whom he knew to be mature. This went on for three whole years, until a number of men and women, who were known to be mature and of sound nature, had embraced Islam. 2 Command to Declare Openly Then, after the number of those who had entered Islam had reached approximately thirty, Allah commanded His Messenger (.)'!':S) to convey the message openly. That was when Allah (S) said: "Then declare what you are commanded and turn away from the polytheists. " (Qur 'an 15: 94) 3 Period of Persecution Then began the period of persecution of the new believers and of the Messenger of Allah (':ij). The mushrikeen were upset because the Messenger (;) cast aspersions upon their reasoning and criticized their gods, and brought them a new religion which called them to One God, "Whom no vision can grasp Him, but He grasps all vision and He is AI- La{eel\[the Most Subtle and Courteous}, Well-Acquainted with all things" (cf. Al-An'aam 6: 103). Secret Meetings and Teachin Meeting Place During this period, the Messenger ()i!:C;) would meet with the believers in secret in the house of AI-Arqam ibn Abi al-Arqam who had also become Muslim. Qur'anic Recitation The Messenger used to recite to them the verses of the Qur'an that had been revealed to him, Religious Teachings and he would teach them about the rulings of the religion and the laws that had been revealed at that stage. Calling the Quraysh Tribe 1 Command to Warn Kinsmen Then the Messenger (:it:':j) was commanded to warn his tribe and kinsmen. 2 Gathering at A~'-Safa So he stood on A~'-Safa and called the clans of Quraysh one by one, and invited them to enter Islam, and give up idol- worship; he told them of Paradise and warned them about Hell. 3 Abu Lahab's Response Abu Lahab said to him, "May you perish! Was it for this that you called us together?" Protection and Determination Quraysh's Intent Abu Taalib's Request Prophet's Determination Quraysh wanted to harm the Then after they had left, he and he uttered the famous Messenger (. ) but his uncle Abu asked him to tone down his call. words: "By Allah, if they were to Taalib protected him and refused He thought that his uncle was put the sun in my right hand and to sunender him to them. going to let him down, the moon in my left to make me give up this matter, 1 will never give it up until Allah makes it victorious or T perish in the attempt. Increased Persecution 1 Worsening Situation After that the mushrikeen:5 persecution of the Messenger ) and his companions became even worse, 2 Severe Consequences until some of them died under torture, 3 Physical Harm and some of them became blind. Quraysh's Negotiation Attemp Observation When Quraysh saw how the believers were clinging steadfastly to their beliefs, Decision they decided to negotiate with the Messenger (:8~)', Offers offering to give him however much money he wanted, or to make him their king, Rejection but he refused all of that. Advice to Migrate to Abyssin Prophet's Observation When the Messenger ~~) saw how stubborn Quraysh were and how they persisted in persecuting his Companions, Advice to Migrate he said to them, "Why do you not leave and go to Abyssinia, Reason for Abyssinia for in that land there is a king under whom no one is mistreated, Hope for the Future until Allah grants you a way out from the difficulties you are facing." The First Migration to Abyssinia 1 Initial Migration So in the first migration twelve men and four women migrated, 2 Temporary Return then they came back after they heard that 'Umar had become Muslim and Islam was being proclaimed openly. 3 Second Departure But it was not long before they went back (to Abyssinia), taking other believers with them. The Second Migration to Abyssinia Number of Men In the second migration, eighty-three men Number of Women and eleven women Destination went to Abyssinia. The Boycott Against Muslims 1 Targets of Boycott 2 Nature of Boycott 3 Duration and Impact The mushrikeen boycotted They stopped trading with The boycott lasted for two or the Messenger of Allah (. ), them, intermarrying with three years, during which the Banu Haashim and Banu al- them, mixing with them and Messenger ) and the Munalib. refused to accept any deal believers with him suffered a with them. great deal of hardship. End of the Boycott Resolution Then the boycott ended with the help of wise among Quraysh. Steadfastness of Early Muslims Challenges Faced Unwavering Faith Prophet's Leadership The early Muslims faced Despite these difficulties, they The Prophet Muhammad's numerous challenges, including remained steadfast in their belief guidance and example provided persecution, boycott, and the and commitment to Islam. strength and inspiration to the need to migrate. early Muslim community. Lessons from Early Islamic History 1 Gradual Revelation The message of Islam was revealed and spread gradually over time. 2 Perseverance in Adversity Early Muslims demonstrated remarkable perseverance in the face of persecution and hardship. 3 Importance of Community The support and unity of the early Muslim community was crucial for their survival and the spread of Islam. 4 Divine Protection Despite numerous challenges, the message of Islam continued to spread, demonstrating divine support and protection.