Muhammads life Flashcards
Difference between Sunnah and Hadith?
Sunnah (containing Muhammads words and actions is always authentic), Hadith (contains his words), but is not always authentic. Sunnah is Hadith, but Hadith is not technically Sunnah.
What was the Meccan Opposition?
Muh and his followers were claiming prescendence AND uniqueness of Allah over other Gods.
- He was questioning the honour of their ancestors and the Tribal.
- He became boycotted by his Quraysh tribe,
- His wife Khadijah and uncle Abu Talib died
What was the consequence of the Meccan opposition?
The Hijrah (the commencement of the Islamic Era). - Forced Muhammad to leave north to Medina in 622, as an abritrator for a feud between rival factions
- The founding of the Ummah in Medina
What do you call those who migrated to Medina with Muh?
The Muhajiran
What was the Day of the Hudaybiyah?
In the year 8, the idols of the Ka’bah in Mecca were destroyed to signify that the Muslim occupation was complete.
- Muh recited “the truth has come”
When did Muh die?
in 632. In medina. The highlights of his life are provided by Ibn Ishaq
What does “sira” mean?
the life journey of Muh, is a genre of verse and/or Hadith/tradition.
Who was ibn Ishaq
An early 8th century historian who wrote and collected the life story of Muhammad. From Medina.
When was Muh born
570, Mecca.
What is the Iqra?
the Iqra was the first revelation of Muh in a mountain cave with the angel Gibril.
Who are the Ansar?
Aka the Helpers, people who invited him to Medina
What is the Qibla and why did it change?
The direction of prayer. It was jerusalem at this time, now it is Mecca.
Why was there no personal worship of Muhammad after he died?
He was a messenger not a god. This is a rejection too of the attitudes often given to Jesus as a messenger and not a God.
