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| When was Muhammad born? Where? |
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Approx. 570 C.E.
Mecca (Mekkah), Saudi Arabia |
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| First his Grandfather, then his Uncle |
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| Where is the Ka'bah located? |
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| What is the Ka'bah? Who is told to rebuild it? |
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| God tells Abraham and Ishmael to rebuild it. The Ka'bah is a cube shaped shrine. The most sacred site in Islam. Contains Black stone. |
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| What is Abraham's revelation from God? |
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| To rid the world of idolatry. Destroys all idols in the town but one. |
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| In Islam, which son is Abraham told to sacrfice? |
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| What was Muhammad's Employment? |
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| Khadijah (wealthy women, this is also a monogamus marriage) |
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| What is the 9th month of the Arabic Calendar |
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| No but God enables him to read when the Angel Gabriel arrives |
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| Who does Muhammad first preach to? Who is the first convert? |
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| Family and friends. Khadijah. |
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| 1st is Khadijah, followed by Ali and Abu Bakr |
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| Arabic for God, means "Almighty" |
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| Muhammad's Revelations are often occampied with what? |
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Physical Symptoms
(He would go into a trance and hear things etc.) |
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| Visitation from Gabriel suddenly stopped for how long? |
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| What was the reaction to Muhammad? |
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- Some thought he was crazy or epileptic
- Many were concerned that he would bring down the local economy related to the Ka'bah Shrine
- Some intial violence
- Community boycotted Muhammad's clan - 3 years
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| Khadijah, this left Muhammad to care for 4 daughters and foster sons |
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| What did Muhammad do at age 50? |
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Married two women
- Saudah: devout widow
- Aisha: Young daughterof friend Abu Bakr (probably 9 years old)
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| Describe the "Night of Ascent" |
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Vision: Muhammad woken and carried to Jerusalem by miraculous beast. Stood at the old Jewish temple, heavens opened, approached throne of God
- Given rules for prayer for Muslims
- Spoke to prophets: Abraham, Moses, and Jesus
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| What was Medina's original name? |
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| When Muhammad was persecuted in Mecca where did he flee? |
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| How did Muhammad gain respect in Medina? |
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| Created a carter for the city. Ensured religious freedom in exchange for support (political and military) |
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