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What did prophet Mohammad advise Zaid to do?
He advised him to be pious, go fasting a lot.
What else did prophet Mohammad advise Zaid to do?
He advised Zaid to be charitable and feed the poor.
How did the prophet plan to fight the Romans?
The prophet appointed Usama as the army leader.
What were some muslims worried about?
Muslims were worried that Usama led the army.
How did the prophet comfort the worried Muslims?
He climbed the minber and gave a long speech.
Where did the army camp before leaving for war?
The prophet’s companions gathered at al-Jurf area.
What happened while the army was waiting?
Prophet Mohammad got seriously ill during this.
What did prophet Mohammad suffer from?
Prophet Mohammad had a headache and a fever.
What did prophet Mohammad do before he died?
He summoned Usama and confirmed his leadership.
What did the prophet urge his companions to do?
The prophet urged the Muslims to obey Usama.
What made the army return back to al-Madina?
They knew that prophet Mohammad was dying.
Who was a Khalifa for Muslims after the prophet?
Abu Bakr took over after the prophet’s death.
What danger threatened the Muslims at that time?
Some Arabs might rebel after the prophet’s death.
What danger might the Jews do after the prophet?
They might cause unrest in al-Madina during the war.
What did Khalifa Abu Bakr insist on doing?
Abu Bakr insisted on sending Usama’s army to war.
What did Abu Bakr do when seeing the army off?
Khalifa Abu Bakr insisted on walking on his feet.
What did Usama ibn Zaid refuse to do?
Usama wanted to walk while Abu Bakr rode a horse.
Why did Abu Bakr walk while Usama rode a horse?
Abu Bakr taught Muslims to obey, the army leader.
What did Abu Bakr request Usama ibn Zaid to do?
Abu Bakr asked Usama to let Omar stay in al-Madina
Why did Abu Bakr want Omar to stay in al-Madina?
He wanted Omar to help him as the army was away.