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How was Abu Talib financially
He had many mouths to feed, his business was not going very well
What did tending the sheep provide Mohammed
It gave him the chance to work in peace
What did Mohammed enjoy there
Nature's beauty & contemplating it
What did being a shepherd help him to do
To deal with people later on
What does prophethood require
It requires patience, humbleness, bravery, mercy , compassion and hard work
What lesson did Mohammed teach his followers
It is the value of lawful hard work
What should callers to Islam be
They should be independent of all humans
What is the best food eaten
It is the outcome of hard work
Why did the prophet take up such a job
As any lawful job is a good job
When did Abu Talib take him to Syr
When he was twelve years old
Who did they meet in the city of Busraa
They met Baheera, the monk
What did Baheera say about Mohammad
He said he was the master of mankind
What did Baheera foresee
He foresaw that Mohammad’d be a prophet, a great mercy
How did Baheera know that
As he saw every rock & tree fell in prostration
What sign was there in his body
There was an apple-like seal of prophethood below his shoulder bones
What did Baheera advise Abu Talib
He advised him to go back to Makkah
Why did he give such advice
Due to the danger of the Romans & Jews
Why was that trip important
As he saw another land’ trade center
What experience did he get
He knew a society different from his
What did the prophet take part in, as a young man
He took part in Hilf al- Fudul, the alliance of virtue
What was this alliance in fact
It was a league against injustice
What did it aim at
It aimed at helping the poor & the needy
What categories did it target helping
It targeted helping the oppressed, widows, slaves, orphans, travelers, the poor & elderly
How old was the prophet at that time
He was in his early twenties
Why was the War of Fijar so called
As the fighting parties didn’t respect the Holy House, al-Kaaba
How long did the war last
It lasted for three or four years
What was the prophet’s role in it
He picked arrows and handed them to his uncles
How old was the prophet at that time
He was about twenty years old
Why was it a war of wicked people
As they committed a wicked act by violating Makkah
What did the prophet learn during it
He learnt about war and chivalry
How was the prophet divinely protected
He distanced himself from the bad habits
Why was the Age of Ignorance so called
As it was a period of social & moral decline
What did he think of the idols
He hated & didn’t respect them
What were his qualities as a youngman
He was sincere, truthful and trustworthy
Who was Khadeejah
She was from the noblest & richest women
What were her characteristics
She was intelligent, resourceful, discreet, affectionate and of a noble character
What were her characteristics
She was intelligent, resourceful, discreet, affectionate and of a noble character
Who did she conduct trade with
With active partners for a share in profit
Why did she send Mohammad a message
To work for her in trade in Syri
Who did Mohammed travel to Syria with
With Maysarah, a servant of hers
How was his first trade trip
It was a great success
What won him the hearts of men there
His good conduct and mild temper did
What did Maysarah see on the trip
He saw his good character
How did such qualities affect Khadeeja
She wanted to be Mohammad’s wife
To whom did she express her heart
To her friend ‘Nafeesah
What did ‘Nafeesah’ do
She proposed on Khadeejah’s behalf
How did Mohammad feel about it
He was so glad & asked his uncles’ advice
What did his uncles think
They all agreed to this marriage
How old was Khadeeja at that time
She was forty years old
How old was Mohammad at that time
He was twenty- five years old
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