CH2 childhood Flashcards
What has the birthplace of the messenger now been converted to?
A library
Who was the first person to nurse the messenger Peace be upon Him?
Thuwaybah, Abu Lahabs maid servant
Who were the foster parents of the messenger?
Halimah Sadiyah and Harith
What were some miracles of the prophet when he was fostered?
-The weak mule became fast
-Halima produced enough milk
-Halimas camel began to produce milk for the first time
How many and what were the times in which shaqq al sadr occurred?
Shaqq al sadr occurred 4 times:
-The first time occurred while in the care of Halima. It protected him from useless playing, amusement and mischievous behaviour.
-The second at 10 years of age to protect him from undesirable adolescent thoughts.
-The 3rd occurred in the cave of Hira to enable him to bear the revelation.
-The 4th occurred to prepare him for Miraj.
Describe the childhood of the Messenger.
-He would be rocked by angles
-The moon would move wherever he gestured
-He never soiled his clothes
-If his awrah got uncovered he would remain unsettled until it was covered
-He would only watch the other children play
Describe the demise of Sayyiduna Aaminah.
The prophet was 6 years old. On their way to visit the maternal family of Ab al Muttalib in Madina, she passed away in Abwa. Abd al Muttalib took care of the messenger until he was 8. He was then put into the care of Abu Talib.
What are the 2 meanings of Ummi?
-Makkah is referred to as Umm al Qura so makkans were referred to as Ummi
-It means the one who has not been taught by anyone in the world
Describe the meeting with Bahira.
-The Quraysh would travel for trade twice a year: south to Yemen in winter and north to Sham in summer
-On the way they stopped in Busra where a monk called Jarjis lived
-He recognised the messenger as the one from the Torah and Injil through the tree he sat under and the seal of prophethood.
-He warned Abu Talib that the Jews in Syria would harm him if they saw him so Au Talib traded in Busra and they went back to Makkah
