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Before Muhammad, the people of Mecca primarily practiced polytheism, worshiping a variety of deities and idols. The Kaaba, a sacred sanctuary in Mecca, housed numerous idols representing different gods and goddesses, which were venerated by various tribes. The dominant religious practices included rituals and pilgrimages to honor these deities, reflecting a rich tradition of animism and ancestor worship.
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Are Jews and meccas the same?
no
How long did the battle of badr last?
The battle only lasted a few hours before the Meccas ran away and the battle finished before early afternoon
Before Muhammad why did the Meccas go to the Kaaba?
Before Muhammad, the Kaaba served as a central religious site for the various tribes of pre-Islamic Arabia, where they would gather for pilgrimage and worship. It housed numerous idols representing different deities, making it a focal point for polytheistic worship. The Kaaba also facilitated trade and social interaction among the tribes, enhancing its significance in Mecca as a cultural and economic hub. Thus, it was a place of spiritual significance and communal identity long before the advent of Islam.
Did Muhammad ever commit any sins"?
In Islamic belief, Muhammad is considered a prophet and is believed to be sinless.
Why is Prophet Muhammad's first wife important?
She is the only wife that married him before God revelation of Quran to him and she was the first woman that believed him and become Muslim.
What kind of power struggle developed in the Islam religion?
After Muhammad died, but before He was buried, some Muslims decided they should elect their leader, others believed they should follow Ali, Muhammad's son-in-law as Muhammad told them too. They are still fighting over than 1,500 years later.
If there was anyone named Muhammad before the prophet?
There was no one named Muhammad before the prophet(PBUH).
When and where did Muhammad's father die?
The Prophet's life, peace be upon him, is well documented. It is believed that his father, Abdullah, while traveling home from Syria, became ill before arriving home and died only a few months before Muhammad's birth. You may read more at this link; http://www.islamreligion.com/articles/182/
Why did mecca became a holly city?
because they believed that Muhammad's teachings were right. they believed that there were only one god.
Was Muhammad a sunni?
No, he believed there was only one group of muslims and thats it.
Who believed that all Muslim rules should be descended from Muhammad?
the caliphate.
Mohammed was influenced by whom as he developed a new religion?
The Islamic prophet Muhammad is believed to have been instructed by the Abrahamic archangel Gabriel. In these series of believed meetings Muhammad was asked in memorizing and recanting the words of the Koran.
