Abu Sufyan Flashcards
When and where was Abu Sufyan born, and what was his status among the Quraish?
- Abu Sufyan was born in 560 AD.
- He was the chief of the Banu Abd-Shams clan from Banu Umayya and was a powerful and respected man among the Quraish.
Who were Abu Sufyan’s wife and daughter, and what was significant about his daughter’s marriage?
Abu Sufyan’s wife was Hind bint Utba, and his daughter, Ramlah (R.A.), was married to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
What event in 624 AD involved Abu Sufyan’s caravan, and what was the outcome?
- In 624 AD, Abu Sufyan was returning from Syria with his caravan and asked the Quraish for an escort, leading to the Battle of Badr.
- After this battle, Abu Sufyan became the chief of the Quraish.
Which battles did Abu Sufyan lead the Quraish against the Muslims, and in what years?
Abu Sufyan led the Quraish in the Battle of Uhud in 625 AD and the Battle of he Trench in 627 AD.
How did Abu Sufyan respond when Heraclius asked him about the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during his business trip to Jerusalem?
When Heraclius asked about the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) character, Abu Sufyan attested that the Prophet was truthful and never broke promises.
What was Abu Sufyan’s role in the events following the Quraish breaking the Treaty of Hudaibiya in 8 AH?
After the Quraish broke the Treaty of Hudaibiya, Abu Sufyan went to Madinah to seek its restoration but was unsuccessful.
What happened to Abu Sufyan during the conquest of Makkah, and how did his actions change?
- Abu Sufyan came as a spy during the conquest of Makkah, was captured, but was saved by Abbas (R.A.).
- The Prophet (PBUH) invited him to Islam, and Abu Sufyan accepted that the Meccan gods were powerless and accepted Islam.
What did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) proclaim about Abu Sufyan’s house during the conquest of Makkah?
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) announced that whoever entered the house of Abu Sufyan would be safe.
In which battle did Abu Sufyan fight alongside the Prophet (PBUH), and what injury did he sustain?
Abu Sufyan fought alongside the Prophet (PBUH) in the Battle of Hunain, where he lost an eye during the siege of Taif.
When did Abu Sufyan fight in the Battle of Yarmuk, and at what age did he pass away?
Abu Sufyan fought in the Battle of Yarmuk and died in 650 AD in Madinah at the age of ninety.
