Questions about Muhammad (pbuh) Before Hijrah Part 3 40 Questions

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 When Muhammad (pbuh) and young Ali visited the poor and sick, what did Ali learn first hand? About the misery of the people. Some exposure about the poor but innocent people. Intensive training for compassion to humanity. Ali matured + b and c. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 When a child, Ali learned about people during his visitations with Muhammad. How did people appear to him? Poor, destitute, mean and desperate. Poor, in bad shape, needing help and sympathy. Sick, therefore lazy and non productive. Were non-believers, so should not be given love. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 The rich in Mecca lived in the hilly part of town. What used to go on in their parties at night? Discussions about welfare of the society + b and c. Heavy drinking and loose morality. Indecencies of all sorts, men and women equally involved. Wild parties + b and c above. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

How did the rich live in Mecca compared to the poor? The rich, very rich, and the poor, very poor. Luxury of living in contrast to wretchedness of the poor. The rich much looser in ethics and morality than the poor. All the above. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 In his late thirties Muhammad (pbuh) began to go to Hiraa cave. What were the reasons? Think about the Creator. Pushed by unbeatable force within + a and b. Think of people and their troubles. Escape the society of Mecca, + a and b. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 Hiraa cave lies near the top of mountain of Noor, facing the Ka'ba. Why was it Muhammad's favorite spot? A bird's-eye view of Mecca and the Ka'ba. A detached feeling from the Meccans + a. The quietude and the serenity of the place + a & b. Cool breeze, birds singing, feeling close to nature. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 Before becoming a Prophet, Muhammad became deeply absorbed in contemplation. What was he thinking about? The Deity (God) and the creation + c. What ailed society + a. If the Deity (God) was loving and caring, what ways would He guide the society + a and b. His family affairs and the welfare of the society. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 Khadijah was a comforting factor for Muhammad (pbuh). Why was she that way? Intense love for Muhammad (pbuh) + c. Believed in his exceptional integrity + a. Understood his feelings. b and c above. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 Muhammad (pbuh) received the first revelation during a certain month. Which month was that? Muharram. Ramadhan. Dhul-Hijjah. Safar. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 When he was asleep at cave Hiraa, Muhammad (pbuh) was awakened by a supernatural phenomenon. What was that? Inspiration. Revelation. Gabriel showing. Intense, well organized dream. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

What was the first revelation?. All of Surah: Declare in the name of thy Lord (Surah Alaq). Part of Surah: Declare in the name of thy Lord (Surah Alaq). Surah Fatiha. Surah Ikhlaas. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

How was Muhammad (pbuh) feeling about the first revelation? Frightened + b and c. Thought he was going mad. Exhausted. Enjoyed it very much, + b and c. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 For the first revelation how many times was Muhammad (pbuh) asked to read in the name of the Lord? Three times. Once. Twice. Four times. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

How did Muhammad (pbuh) react when he received the first revelation? Expected the revelation, so he did not become scared. Became full of anxiety. Became scared, but reasonably so. Enjoyed it very much. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Where did Muhammad (pbuh) see Jibreel (Gabriel) the first time? In cave Hiraa when he received the revelation. As he was coming down the mountain of Noor. At the entrance of cave Hiraa. As he was at mountain of Thaur. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 How was Muhammad's (pbuh) condition when he arrived home after the first revelation? Excited + b and c. Pale and sick looking. Scared with some anxiety. b and c above. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Who was the first one to be told about the first revelation? Ali, his cousin. Khadijah, his wife. Abu Bakr, his friend. Maysara, his servant. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 What did Khadijah do when Muhammad (pbuh) told her about the revelation? Rushed to Ibn Naufal to ask his opinion. Put Muhammad (pbuh) to bed, ask for details. Put Muhammad (pbuh) to bed, rushed to chat with her cousin Ibn Naufal. Became excited, was the first to declare Islam on the spot, right away. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 Where did Khadijah go to make sure about Muhammad's new phenomenon of the Hiraa cave? To Abu Talib to ask his opinion, then to c below. To Ibn Naufal to ask his opinion. To her cousin, Ibn Naufal the blind + b. To Abbas, the uncle of the Prophet. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 Ibn Naufal was a cousin of Khadijah, how was his reaction when he heard about the revelation Muhammad (pbuh) received? Very positive and confirmatory. Luke warm because he was Christian. Negative because he was a disbeliever. He disregarded it and fought it. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Who became the first Muslim? Ali, the cousin of the Prophet (pbuh). Khadijah, the wife of the Prophet (pbuh). Abu Bakr, the friend of Muhammad (pbuh). Abu Talib, the uncle of the Prophet (pbuh). Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 Khadijah saw the changes on the face of Muhammad (pbuh) when he received the second revelation. Will you describe these changes? Happy, calm and receptive + b and c. Agitated, as if with a heavy load on his chest. Staying still, sweating, with heavy breathing until the revelation being revealed was over. b and c above. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 What did Ibn Naufal say when he met Muhammad (pbuh) for the first time? "The great Law and Commandment have come to you as they came to Moses." "Surely they will belie you, harm you, expel you and fight you." "If I live to that day I would certainly help you with all my powers." All the above, in that order. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Did Ibn Naufal kiss the head of Muhammad (pbuh) too? Yes, once. Yes, three times. Yes, ten times. No, he did not. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 There was some delay before the third revelation came through. What was the condition of Muhammad (pbuh) during this trying period? Despondency and despair. Anxiety + a above and c below. Forsaken to the point of committing suicide. Waiting patiently, since a Prophet is supposed to wait. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

How did Ali become the first male Muslim? By permission from his father. By an immediate personal decision. By a personal decision the day after hearing about Islam. c above + after a very restless night. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

How old was Ali when he became a Muslim? Ten years old. Fifteen years old. Twenty one years old. Nine years old. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 Zaid Ibn Haritha, a servant at Muhammad's (pbuh) house became a Muslim soon. Why? Knew Muhammad (pbuh) intimately. a above + therefore, did not doubt him. For fear of losing his job if he didn't convert to Islam + a above. Out of intense love to Muhammad and Khadijah. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 Abu Bakr was a friend of Muhammad (pbuh). Did he convert to Islam right away? Yes, knowing the integrity of Muhammad (pbuh). Yes, to keep his close friendship. Yes, to stand out as Muslim, away from the pagans. Yes, because he loved Muhammad (pbuh). Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

For how long was the message of Islam given confidentially? The first 36 months. The first 30 months. The first 24 months. The first 12 months. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 Why did the people close to Muhammad (pbuh) convert to Islam right away? They knew Muhammad's integrity well, believed him. Closely knew the goodness of Muhammad (pbuh) for so long and loved Islam. Loved Muhammad (pbuh) very much. Did not want to antagonize Muhammad (pbuh). Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

What did the Meccans think at first of the Islamic message? The general public embraced the new idea eagerly + b. Vehement opposition by the dignitaries. Anxious acceptance of Islam by the weak and the meek. b and c above. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

When did the call for Islam come in the open? First year of the message of Islam. Third year. Second year. Fourth year. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 For the first call for Islam in the open Muhammad (pbuh) gave a party. What happened during that party? Abu Lahab, Muhammad's (pbuh) uncle, said insulting things to Muhammad (pbuh). Ali vowed to support Muhammad (pbuh). People were sarcastic of Muhammad (pbuh). All the above. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 The supply of food was constant during the first party given to the call for Islam. How do you explain that? Miraculous. People did not eat. People ate but someone kept replenishing the supply. Some people played a trick. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 Why did Abu Lahab mess up the party given by Muhammad (pbuh) to the call for Islam? Saw Islam as a threat to his status and prestige. As a threat to the social order of the pagans + a. Wanted to bring attention to himself + a and b. Was the enemy of Muhammad (pbuh). Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 In the party given to the call for Islam, who answered Muhammad (pbuh) promising to help him in his endeavor. Abu Talib, the uncle of Muhammad (pbuh). Al Abbas, the uncle of Muhammad (pbuh). Ali, the thirteen year old. Abu Lahab, the uncle of Muhammad (pbuh). Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 How was the people's reaction to the party given by Muhammad (pbuh) to the call for Islam? Sarcasm. Respect and love. Enthusiasm. Immediate endorsement. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 What happened at Mount Safa when Muhammad (pbuh) called the people for Islam? Muhammad (pbuh) called for the people to meet there. A big battle with the disbelievers + a. Abu Lahab messed up the occasion once more + a. They all hurried to hear Muhammad (pbuh). Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 Which Surah was immediately revealed when Abu Lahab ridiculed Muhammad (pbuh) in front of the people at Mount Safa? Surah Lahab. Surah Fatiha. Surah Nasr. Surah Ikhlaas. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 Muhammad and the Muslims suffered a great deal at the hands of the disbelievers. Will you give us examples? Ridicule, insults and humiliation. Repeated threats and intimidations. Physical attacks, hurts and injuries. All the above. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3 What kind of abuse of the Muslims was the most common during early Islam? Verbal fights, insults and threats. Boycott. Personal injury, physical harm. Repeated threats. Questions, Muhammad before Hijrah, part #3

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