muhammad and his mesage

Question 1

where did muhammad come from

Answer 1

bedouin herders and merchants

• –reputable family
• -in mecca
• -lost both his parents before 6
• -so his granddad and uncle cared for him

Question 2

his early life

Answer 2

worked for Khadija, a wealthy widow that he married

• -when he married her, he gained some social status
• -became a merchant age 30
• -familiar with jewish and chrisitanity

Question 3

his spiritual transformation

Answer 3

age 40

• -found only one true god: allah
• visions from allah
• -delivered messages by archangel Gabriel

Question 4

islam spread

Answer 4

• -he told his message to friends and family and
• -more people gained interest
• -spread orally at first
• -then his followers prepared written tests

Question 5

the Quran

Answer 5

the teachings of muhammad understanding of allah

and his relationship of the world

Question 6

hadith

Answer 6

traditions

sayings of muhamad