Prophet Muhammad

Question 1

Why is he so important?

Answer 1

• He was the last prophet who is a role model for Muslims
• He performed no miracles and is the perfect example of a human being
• At the age of six he became an orphan
• Through him the Qur’an was revealed over 23 years
• There can be no more prophets after him

Question 2

Life in Makkah

Answer 2

• He felt troubled by the corruption and cruelty he saw
• The angel Jibril appeared before him and ordered him to recite the words that appeared before him
• This is happened when he was praying in a cave near Makkah
• This day was called Laylat-ul-Qadr (the night of power), it is celebrated on the 27th day of Ramadan

Question 3

The revelation of the Qur’an

Answer 3

• After Laylat-ul-Qadr the Qur’an was revealed to the prophet over the next 23 years
• He did not always meet the angel but he heard a voice talking to him
• His message revolved around the ideas of:
  
  • there is only one true God
  • we need to show thanks to God through worship
  • there will be a judgement day

Question 4

Opposition in Makkah

Answer 4

• Muhammad gained many followers in Makkah
• He began preaching openly that the worship of idols was disrespectful to God and that these idols were nothing more that pieces of wood and stone
• He passed the message that God is merciful

Question 5

The Hijrah - It is the journey to Yathrib

Answer 5

• He was approached by some pilgrims and they were impressed by him so asked him to come to their city - Yathrib
• Ali insisted on staying behind as a decoy while Muhammad made his journey
• He became the city’s ruler
• He told them to pray towards Makkah and not Jerusalem

Question 6

His Return to Makkah

Answer 6

• His followers were able to return to Makkah with an army of 10,000 men
• In 630CE Islam was established as a permanent religion
• Prophet Muhammad was now established as the final Prophet and true prophet of God

Question 7

SOURCE OF WISDOM - MUHAMMAD’S LAST SERMON IN MAKKAH

Answer 7

“I leave behind me two things, the Qur’an and the example of my life, if you follow these you will not fall.”

Question 8

SOURCE OF WISDOM - PROPHET MUHAMMAD - HADITH

Answer 8

“not once did I receive a revelation without thinking that my soul had been torn away.”

Question 9

SOURCE OF WISDOM - LAYLAT-UL-QADR - QUR’AN 97:1-5

Answer 9

“surely we revealed it on the night of Qadr…the night of Qadr is better than a thousand months.”

Question 10

SOURCE OF WISDOM - MUHAMMAD IS THE SEAL -QUR’AN 33:40

Answer 10

“but he is the messenger of Allah and last of the Prophets.”