Islam - The Life Of Muhammad Flashcards
What is the name of the city where Muhammad was born?
Makkah (Mecca)
What is the name of that country today?
Saudi Arabia
How was Muhammad’s childhood difficult?
His father died before he was born and his mother died when he was around 6
How did Muhammad’s life become better as a young man?
He got a job and was known for his honesty and goodness, he also married a rich woman called khadija
List 4 things that Muhammad didn’t like about what was happening in Makkah.
The merchants were cheating on the poor
People were worshiping other idols
People were treating woman badly
People were treating children badly
What happened on Mount Hira?
He had a vision about the angel Jibril telling him to recite
How did Muhammad’s wife respond to what happened in mount hira?
By comforting him and she was the first person to believe his story
Why do you think Muhammad’s preaching was not accepted in Makkah?
People there believed in other idols and he was teaching about a god (allah) which they didn’t believe in. They were being told that they were doing things wrong.
What does the word Qur’an mean?
Recitation
