The Life of Muhammad Flashcards
When and where was Muhammad born?
570 ce in Makkah, Arabia
What happened with Muhammad’s family?
His parents died when he was 6 and after the death of his grandfather 2 years later he was brought up by his uncle.
Who did Muhammad marry?
Khadijah
Is Muhammad monotheistic?
Yes, he rejected all idols and only worshipped Allah. This is the central belief of Islam today, Tawhid.
What happened in the Night of Power?
An angel appeared to Muhammad and commanded him to read but he couldn’t. The angel squeezed him so tightly and commanded Muhammad to read again. He did this 3 times and finally he recited the verses as if they had been written on his heart. Jibril declared him as the messenger of Allah.
Why did Muhammad leave Makkah?
Opposition to Islam grew and Muhammad travelled to Yathrib. The community at Yathrib became the first to be run according to Islamic principals and it’s known as Medinah.
Why were there battles and when did these take place?
Between 624ce and 630ce there were battles between the people of Makkah and the Muslims of Medinah. The Muslims of Medinah were triumphant and all the idols of Makkah were destroyed.
When did Muhammad die?
632 AD
Muhammad’s life
Makkah: Kaaba - ancient building built to worship god
Makkah was a lawless place and was ruled by the most powerful families
The Kaaba was filled with 360 idols
Shepherd to businessman
The Night Journey 620
Battle of Badr-Muslims won
Battle of Uhud 625- Makkah won
627 Battle of the trench-Makkah won
Peace Treaty signed but Makkah people broke it
Muhammad had enough
He circled Kaaba 7 times and smashed all the idols
What is the Kaaba?
Ancient building built to worship god
