Life at Makkah - Preaching of Islam Flashcards
Who were the main early converts to Islam?
Khadija, Zain Bin Harithath, Hazrat Ali, Abu Bakr
Who were the 8 men who were important early converts?
Zain Bin Harithath, Hazrat Ali, Abu Bakr, Uthman Bin Affan, Zubair Bin Awwan, Abdur Rahman bin Awf, Sa’d Bin Abi Waqqas, Talhah bin Ubaidullah.
What was the practice of Islam like in the beginning?
They preached in secret, the Prophet gave descriptions of Heaven and Hell, and other fundamentals of Islam.
What happened when the Prophet was told to tell his Kinsmen about Islam?
The Prophet hosted a dinner for 45 people, after the meal, the Prophet stood up and made a speech about Islam, then there was a deep silence, then Ali (9) stood up and swore allegiance to the Prophet, the room laughed, Abu Talib said he would help him but he would not change his religion.
Quote - What did the Prophet say to his kinsmen at the dinner?
“I have been given such a great religion which guarantees your success in this world and in the Hereafter. Who would help me in my mission?”
Quote - What did Ali say when he pledged allegiance to the Prophet?
“Though my eyes are sore, my legs are thin, and I am the younger of all present here, yet I will stand by you, O Messanger of Allah”
