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What was Mohammad’s first job?
Prophet Mohammad tended sheep and goats.
How did tending the sheep help Mohammed?
It gave him the chance to work in peace.
What did Mohammed enjoy in the desert?
Mohammed enjoyed nature's beauty & meditation.
How did being a shepherd help Mohammad?
t helped Mohammad to learn how to be patient.
What are the requirements of prophethood?
Prophethood requires patience, humbleness, bravery, mercy, compassion and hard work.
What lesson did Mohammed teach his followers?
He taught them the value of lawful hard work.
What should callers to Islam be like?
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?
Mohammed took up such a job to earn a living.
When did Abu Talib take Mohammad to Syria?
When Mohammad was twelve years old.
Who did they meet in the city of Busraa?
Mohammad and Abu Talib met Baheera, the monk.
What did Baheera say about Mohammad?
Baheera said Mohammad was the master of mankind.
What did Baheera foresee about Mohammad?
He foresaw that Mohammad’d be a prophet, a great mercy.
How did Baheera know that?
As he saw every rock & tree fall in prostration
What sign was there in Mohammad’s body?
There was an apple-like seal of prophethood below Mohammad’s shoulder bones.
What did Baheera advise Abu Talib to do?
Baheera advised him to go back to Makkah.
Why did Baheera give Abu Talib such advice?
Due to the danger of the Romans & Jews.
Why was that trip important for Mohammad?
As Mohammad saw another land and trade center
What experience did Mohammad get there?
Mohammad knew a society different from his.