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Prophet Muhammad
Muhammad was the founder of the Islam religion. Considered by Muslims to be a messenger of God, Muhammad was born in 570 and his revelations from God make up the verses of the Qu'ran, the sacred text at the center of Islam. Muhammad died in 632 at the age of 62. Ask questions here about his life and his founding of one of the world's major religions.
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Muhammad was born about centuries after the death of jesus?
Scholars generally place the death of Jesus between 29-35 AD. However, a full reading of the gospels noting the weeking and Annual Sabbath occuring, the year 31 AD fits nicely as the best date.
Given 31 AD and Muhammed being born in 570 AD, that would give you 5 full centuries plus.
During the first caliphate of Abou Bakr, the Quran was compiled together as hard copy in the same order known in time of the Prophet.
Who was Prophet Muhammad's grand father?
Mohammed had so many cousins that I don't think anyone has ever counted them! Here are the names of some of them.
Children of his uncle al-Harith
(1) Abu Sufyan, who was a close friend at first, but became hostile when Muhammad declared himself a prophet.
(2) Nawfal, one of the husbands of Durra bint Abi Lahab.
(3) Rabia.
(4) Abdshams, later renamed Abdullah.
(5) Arwa, wife of Abu Wida'a ibn Sabara.
Children of his uncle Zubayr
(6) Dubaa, wife of Miqdad ibn Umar.
(7) Umm al-Hakam, wife of Rabia ibn al-Harith.
(8) Safiya.
(9) Umm Zubayr.
Children of his uncle Abu Talib
(10) Talib.
(11) Fakhita (Umm Hani), to whom Muhammad proposed marriage twice (thirty years apart), but she refused him both times. She married Hubayra ibn Abi Wahb.
(12) Aqil, his father's favourite.
(13) Rayta, perhaps also known as Umm Talib.
(14) Jaafar, one of the Abyssinian exiles, who died at the Battle of Muta.
(15) Jumana, wife of Abu Sufyan ibn al-Harith.
(16) Ali ibn Abu Talib, later the fourth Caliph, who married his daughter Fatima.
(17) Tulayq.
Children of his aunt Umm Hakim al-Bayada
(18) Amir ibn Kurayz.
(19) Arwa bint Kurayz, mother of Caliph Uthman.
(20) Talha ibn Kurayz.
(21) Umm Talha bint Kurayz.
Children of his aunt Arwa
(22) Tulayb ibn Umayr.
(23) Fatima bint Arta.
Children of his aunt Atiqa
(24) Abdullah ibn Abi Umayya.
(25) Zuhayr ibn Abi Umayya.
(26) Qurayba bint Abi Umayya, the wife in succession of Caliph Umar, then Caliph Muawiyah, then Abdulrahman ibn Abi Bakr.
Children of his aunt Barra
(27) Abu Salama ibn Abdulasad, an early convert to Islam, whose widow later married Muhammad.
(28) Abu Sabra ibn Abi Ruhm, who was killed at the Battle of Badr.
Children of his aunt Umama
(29) Abdullah ibn Jahsh, who was killed at the Battle of Uhud.
(30) Ubaydallah ibn Jahsh, who died a Christian in Abyssinia, and whose widow later married Muhammad.
(31) Zaynab bint Jahsh, a wife of Muhammad.
(32) Abu Ahmed ibn Jahsh, a blind poet.
(33) Habiba bint Jahsh, a wife of Abulrahman ibn Awf.
(34) Hamna bint Jahsh, wife of Musaab ibn Umayr, then later of Talha ibn Ubaydallah, who was flogged for slandering Aisha.
Children of his uncle Abu Lahab.
(35) Utba, first husband of his daughter Ruqayya.
(36) Utayba, first husband of his daughter Umm Kulthum, who is said to have been eaten by a lion (but this may be a pious legend).
(37) Muattab.
(38) Durra, a wife of Muhammad's adopted son Zayd ibn Haritha, also married to Nawfal ibn al-Harith, then to al-Harith ibn Amr, then to Dihya ibn Khalifa.
(39) Uzza, wife of Awf ibn Hakim.
(40) Khalida, wife of Uthman ibn Abi'l-As.
Children of his uncle Hamza
(41) Umama, who married Muhammad's stepson Salama ibn Abi Salama.
(42) Yaala.
(43) Amir.
(44) Umara.
(45) and (46) Two daughters, possibly twins, who died in childhood.
Children of his uncle Abbas
(47) Al-Faraa, wife of Qatn ibn Al-Harith.
(48) Al-Fadl. He was the handsome young man about whom Muhammad made his famous remark: "I saw a young man with a young woman, and I did not trust Satan not to be a third alongside them!"
(49) Abdullah ibn Abbas, the famous hadith-master, ancestor of the Abassid Caliphs.
(50) Ubaydullah.
(51) Quthum.
(52) Maabad.
(53) Abdulrahman.
(54) Umm Habib, wife of al-Aswad ibn Sufyan.
(55) Al-Harith.
(56) Awn.
(57) Mushir.
(58) Kathir, said to be the most violent man of his time.
(59) Amina.
(60) Safiya.
(61) Tammam.
Children of his aunt Safiya
(62) Safi ibn al-Harith.
(63) Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, one of the "Ten Promised Paradise".
(64) Sa'ib ibn al-Awwam.
(65) Abdulkaaba ibn al-Awwam.
Children of his uncle Muqawwim
(66) Hind, wife of Bashir ibn Amr.
(67) Arwa, wife of al-Harith ibn Yaamar.
(68) Umm Amr, wife of Masud ibn Muattib, then later of Abu Sufyan ibn Harith.
I give you no guarantee that this list is complete. There are probably a few more hiding in the undergrowth of the family tree.
What was the age of the Prophet Muhammad when the Holy Quran was revealed to him?
He was 40 years old. Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, was born in 570 AD. Revelation of first verses of Quran by God to him through the angel Gabriel was in year 610 AD and continued through year 632 AD.
What are the names of all the females in prophet mohammed's life?
Doesn't matter what their names are. Women have no rights under Islam.
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Islam is a religion which has very high respect for women, more than men. Men are always taken forward for every task, because women are delicate.
Example; would you keep diamonds more secure or charcoal?
think!
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The historian Ibn Saad tried to answer this question. His goal was not only to make a list of every woman who had ever met Muhammad but also to relate their biographies. This project is the final volume of his Tabaqat. I don't know how many women are listed in this book, but it's over 500.
How many battles were fought by Prophet Muhammad in Ramadan?
Prophet Muhammad did not engage himself in one-one fight and instead he used to direct the army and organise the soldiers. Wars in which he participated are: War of Badr
War of Uhad
Seige of Madinah ( War of Trench )
War of Hunain A peaceful conquest was the Conquest of Makkah. The special name given to wars in which Prophet Muhammad participated is Ghazwa and so the battles are frequently written as Ghazwa Badr, Ghazwa Uhad and so on........
What city did Muhammad conquer in 630?
Muhammad conquered the city of Mecca in 630 AD. Today, Mecca is the third largest city in Saudi Arabia with a population of 1.5 milloion. It is considered the holiest city in Islam. -- Contributed by Ray Kovach, Chicago, IL
Did Prophet Muhammad marry a six year old?
It doesn't say so in the Koran. It says it in the Hadith.
Sahih Bukhari
Volume 7, Book 62, Number 64:
Narrated by 'Aisha That the Prophet married her when she was six years old and he consummated his marriage when she was nine years old, and then she remained with him for nine years (i.e., till his death).
Volume 7, Book 62, Number 65:Narrated by 'Aisha That the Prophet married her when she was six years old and he consummated his marriage when she was nine years old, Hisham said: I have been informed that 'Aisha remained with the Prophet for nine years (i.e. till his death)." What you know of the Quran (by heart)'
Volume 7, Book 62, Number 88:Narrated by 'Ursa The Prophet wrote the (marriage contract) with 'Aisha while she was six years old and consummated his marriage with her while she was nine years old and she remained with him for nine years (i.e. till his death).
Volume 5, Book 58, Number 234:Narrated by 'Aisha The Prophet engaged me when I was a girl of six (years). We went to Medina and stayed at the home of Bani-al-Harith bin Khazraj. Then I got ill and my hair fell down. Later on my hair grew (again) and my mother, Um Ruman, came to me while I was playing in a swing with some of my girl friends. She called me, and I went to her, not knowing what she wanted to do to me. She caught me by the hand and made me stand at the door of the house. I was breathless then, and when my breathing became Allright, she took some water and rubbed my face and head with it. Then she took me into the house. There in the house I saw some Ansari women who said, "Best wishes and Allah's Blessing and a good luck." Then she entrusted me to them and they prepared me (for the marriage). Unexpectedly Allah's Apostle came to me in the forenoon and my mother handed me over to him, and at that time I was a girl of nine years of age.
Volume 5, Book 58, Number 236:Narrated by Hisham's father Khadija died three years before the Prophet departed to Medina. He stayed there for two years or so and then he married 'Aisha when she was a girl of six years of age, and he consumed that marriage when she was nine years old.
Who was the second prophet after Adam according to Islam?
The second person who believed in Muhammad PBUH & in his Message was Ali Bin Abi Taleb, may Allah be pleased with him. While the first one who believed in Him PBUH was His wife, the mother of believers Khadika Bnt Khuwaeled may Allah be pleased with Her.
What is Prophet Muhammad's son name?
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) had both sons and daughters, the first of whom was al-Qaasim, from whom he took his kunya Abu'l-Qaasim. He died in childhood, and it was said that he lived until he was old enough to ride. Then came Zaynab, and it was said that she was older than al-Qaasim; then Ruqayyah, Umm Kulthoom and Faatimah. It was said concerning each of them that she was older than her two sisters. It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbaas that Ruqayyah was the oldest of the three and that Umm Kulthoom was the youngest. Then 'Abd-Allaah was born to him. There is some dispute as to whether he was born after his Prophethood began or before. Some scholars said that he was born after his Prophethood began. There is also some dispute as to whether he was al-Tayyib or al-Taahir, or whether they were other children; the correct view is that these were nicknames given to him; and Allaah knows best. These children were all born from Khadeejah and he had no children from any other wife. Then Ibraaheem was born to him from his concubine Maariyah al-Qibtiyyah in 8 AH. (Zaad al-Ma'aad, 1/103).
So the sons and daughters of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) were all born to him from his wife Umm al-Mu'mineen Khadeejah (may Allaah be pleased with her), apart from Ibraaheem, who was born from the Prophet's concubine Maariyah (may Allaah be pleased with her), who was given to him as a gift by al-Muqawqis, the king of Alexandria and the leader of the Copts.
According to the most correct opinion, he had seven children, three boys and four girls. The boys were:
1- al-Qaasim
2- 'Abd-Allaah
3- Ibraaheem
And
The girls were:
1- Zaynab
2- Ruqayyah
3- Umm Kulthoom
4- Faatimah
All of his children died during his lifetime, apart from Faatimah who died after him (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him).
How the holy Quran came down to mankind?
The Revelation of the book Quran Started around the year 610 CE at Ghaar-e-Hira (The mount Cave of Hiraa) when Muhammad (peace be upon him) was praying to GOD, God's Angel Gabriel took the message of God to Muhammad and told him to read, Muhammad replied that he didn't know how to read so he squeezed him in his arms and ask him again to read. it happens like this for three times, than the first word that was reveled in quran was "Iqra" means "Read" .
In 622 CE, prophet Muhammad left Mecca with his followers (due to sufferings in Mecca and being subject to assassination plot) to a city in the north named Yathrib (later Medina), where another Muslim community had begun to grow. The date of this emigration, year 622 CE, is marked beginning year for the Muslim lunar calendar called "Hijra Calendar".
Revelation of Quran to Mohamed continued until his death in year 632 CE.
For other view points, it could be referred to :
http://www.themodernreligion.com/basic/quran/quran_who_wrote.htm
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What are the opinions on who wrote the Koran
The two groups after mohammed's death?
It split into sects.
It started as a political disagreement. Some Muslims (known today as the Shias or the Shiites) wanted Ali, the Prophet's cousin, to be the next leader. The rest of the Muslims (known today as the Sunnis) argued that the Prophet had chosen Abu Bakr when he had asked Abu Bakr to lead the prayer in his place while the Prophet was on his deathbed.
Of course, today, it doesn't matter who was the first leader. However, what started as a political disagreement has, with time, turned into a religious one. While they agree on the Quran, they have many disputes over Hadiths, arguing which are authentic and how they should be understood. In shortest terms, they have become two separate schools of thought.
Many Shias and Sunnis still live together peacefully, though. Disagreement doesn't necessarily mean the two are not compatible. In fact, many Muslims choose not to be known as Sunni or Shia, but just Muslim.
Why is muhammad important to muslims today?
Prophet Mohammed is very important for Islam because he only created the religion. The message to Prophet mohammed the children of Ismail was given by Angle Gabriel to follow Jesus as the true son of God. And to bring all the children of Ismail to the true God
Muhammad started a new religion called?
Mohammad is the last and final prophet for All mankind.Islam is very old religion started from the first prophet Adam PBUH & assured by all Allah's Messengers which is the message of Monotheism (to believe in Allah, the only one God with no one associated to Him).
What do Muslims believe about Justice?
Justice is an importance principle in Islam. Muslims believe that justice should always be upheld in every situation, and regardless if injustice has been done to them.
Before Muhammad became the prophet of Islam he was doing what?
Islam was not founded by prophet Muhammad (PBUH) or any human. Islam is an Arabic word that means submission to Allah (God in English). In this universal sense, it is Allah command to all His creatures since start of universe creation and even before. As for mankind, Allah left to people the choice of either submitting (or Islam) to Him or denying submitting (Islam) to Him and then on the Day of Judgment they will be either rewarded, forgiven, or punished by the All-Just All-Merciful Allah.
Accordingly, Islam is the religion named and founded by Allah (God in English).
- Islam per Allah revelation of Torah to prophet Moses (PBUH) is called Judaism,
- Islam per Allah revelation to the Bible to prophet Jesus (PBUH) is called Christianity, and
- Islam per Allah revelation of the Quran to prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is called the very name Islam.
Islam per Quran revelation to prophet Muhammad (PBUH) started by start of God revelation of the first verse of Quran in year 610 AD through the revelation of the last verse of Quran in year 632 AD.
The Prophet Muhammad.
Answer AMuhammad peace be upon him, did not start Islam. He was Allah's last messenger just like Mooses ,Jesus and many others. Angel Gabriel was sent by Allah to the Prophet to reveal the Holy book Quran over him so he would preach it to others. Answer BIn addition to the above, that I fully agree upon, I would like to add the following:Islam religion is not a human religion to have a human founder. Islam religion is the religion per God revelation of Quran to prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through the angel Gabriel. Quran revelation started by year 610 AD and continued through year 632 Ad (year of prophet Muhammad death).
It is also important to highlight that Islam is an Arabic word that means submission to God and surrender to His will. The root of the word Islam is 'selm' that means peace. This indicates that peace between you and yourself and God and between yourself and mankind is achieved through submission to God, the Creator, i.e through Islam.
In light of this universal sense of Islam, God says in Quran that Islam is the faith of all prophets and their followers since start of mankind, including Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad (Peace be upon them all). Islam is even God mission to all God creations including our universe, the planets, the sun and the moon, the rivers and the seas, ..., and all that we know and that we don't know. All these creatures have full submission (Islam) to God, the one and only one God with no partner, no son, and no associate.
Answer CIslam is NOT a new religion founded by Prophet Mohammad(peace be on him). Islam means submission and obedience to the creator who created us. A person who does Islam is a Muslim, like a person who drives is a driver and a person who sings is a singer. A person does NOT become a Muslim because of a name or because he was born in a particular geographic location or family. If a person irrespective of his name, skin color, social status etc submits and obeys the creator, he is called as a Muslim in Arabic. If you submit and obey your creator, you are called a Muslim. All the prophets of God right from Adam,Noah,Solomon,Abraham,David,JESUS(peace be on them all) practiced and preached the same way of life called Islam(Submission to the CREATOR). The last and the FINAL Prophet and Messenger of God was Prophet Mohammad(peace be on him). WHAT DOES THE QURAN SAY? The message of all the prophets of God was the same. All the prophets of God taught people to worship the God who created them (complete submission and obedience to God). "And We sent not before you any messenger except that We revealed to him that, "There is no deity except Me, so worship Me." QURAN Chapter 21: Verse 25 Prophet Mohammed (peace be on him) did not bring a new message. He too revived the same message brought by the previous prophets sent by God. Recite: "Nothing is said to you, [O Mohْammad], except what was already said to the messengers before you." QURAN Chapter 41: Verse 43 He has ordained for you of the same religion what He enjoined upon Noah and that which We have revealed to you, [O Mohْammad], and what We enjoined upon Abraham and Moses and Jesus. (QURAN Chapter 42: Verse 13) Refer to link below.Where was the father of Prophet Muhammad buried?
Muhammad was buried in his own house, which had already served as a mosque for some years. The mosque still lies there, and is counted as the second most important mosque in Islam, and Madina the second most holy city.
Which day of the week did Muhammad declare to be a special day of prayer?
Muhammad declared that Yom al-Joum3a or FRIDAY would be the day of communal prayer. However, pious Muslims pray five times a day, every day.
Where did Muhammad and his followers flee after they were persecuted in Mecca?
- First it should be recognized that no God prophet; including prophet Muhammad (PBUH); flee from any enemy or any place unless been commanded by God to leave.
- Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) left Makkah (or Mecca) to AlMadinah (or Medina) both are currently in Saudi Arabia.
- Allah (God in English and same God worshiped by Jews and Christians) informed Prophet Mohamed (peace be upon him) that representatives from all the tribes in Mecca gathered around his home to assassinate him when he goes out from home. His cousin Ali Ibn AbouTaleb was with him at home. He replaced him in bed and covered with his "Burda". Prophet Mohamed went out home, and by God miracle, the gatherings around his home didn't see him. He threw some dust on faces of the gatherings around his home and, by miracle of God, they all fell in deep sleep. Early in the morning, they woke up and each time they look through the window they find who they thought the prophet is still sleeping. After some time they decided to push inside to find that Ali Ibn AbouTalebis sleeping in place of the prophet. By that time Prophet Mohamed (peace upon him) with accompany of his closest companion (Abou Bakr), who he passed by him after leaving home and asked his accompany, had already succeeded to be away from Mecca.
- note: Mohamed may be spelled Mohamad or Mohammad or Muhammad or Muhammed
What is the name of Prophet Muhammad's goats?
Two sheep: Ghawtha (also Ghaytha) and Qamar
One goat: al-Yamin
Apart from these milch animals, there were seven manāʾiḥgoats. The term manāʾiḥ refers to milch animals, be they camels, sheep or goats, that are lent by their owner to another person who can milk them and use their milk for a term, usually until these animals cease to give milk. In this case the animals left with the Prophet (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) were goats. Their names are:
ʿAjwa
Zamzam
Suqyā
Baraka
Warisa
Iṭlāl
Iṭrāf
Was the prophet Muhammed in the Koran a white male?
There are two aspects to this question.
1) Was Muhammad a male? -- Yes. It is very clear that Muhammad was a man.
2) Was Muhammad a White person? -- This depends on your definition of White.
Muhammad was a man of Mediterranean coloration. This coloration varies, but includes colors that might be mis-identified with a Southern German at their lightest and may be mis-indentified with Pakistani at their darkest. Nationalities with Mediterranean coloration include most Arabs, Egyptians, Southern Italians, Southern Spaniards, Turks, and other North Africans. Most of these groups are characterized as "White" by the United States Census Bureau, regardless of how others may see them.
Who is Muhammad's successor today?
Durin the last illness, Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) bade Hazrat Abu Bakr RAU to lead the prayer of the Muslims in his place. The Companions (RAU) chose Hazrat Abu Bakr RAU the First Rightful Caliph keeping his services in mind.
Services of Hazrat Abu Bakr RAU
The services of Hazrat Abu BakrSiddique (RAU) are unique, matchless and surpassing all the other Companions (RAU). Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RAU) is the most exalted man after the Prophets (May peace be upon them all). The following verse from the holy Qur'an stands witness to this fact:
Sura Taubah: Para 10. Ayat No. 40. This verse (Ayat) was revealed in the background of Ghuzwah-i-Tabuk which was a point of Test and turmoil for the Muslims. The weather was extremely hot and the crop of Dates was ready for harvesting. Seeing the reluctance of a few persons, Almighty Allah Jabbar reminded the Muslims the time when He helped His Prophet (SAW) in his utter adversity and helplessness.
1. Translation: "If you don't help him (the prophet), (no matter), Allah Almighty is Himself his Helper. He helped him (at that time) when the Unbelievers drove him out (of Makka). (At that time) He had only one companion (Abu Bakr). (When) they two were in the Cave (Thoar), and he consoled his companion, "Don't be afraid, for Allah is with us (both)." Then Allah sent his peace upon them and helped them with forces which you couldn't see, and humbled the words of the Unbelievers. Allah's Word is exalted to the Highest, for Allah is exalted in Might, (He is) Wise."
2. At this Testing occasion- Ghuzwah Tabuk, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RAU) collected all his belongings and placed them at the sacred feet of the holy Prophet (SAW). When asked by the Prophet (SAW) what he had left at home, he replied, The Love of Almighty Allah and Rasool-i-Karim (SAW)"
3. Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RAU) was Second of the Two in the Cave of Thoar. Thus he earned the Title: The Second of the Two.
4. Title of Siddique: He earned this Title when he testified the claim of the holy Prophet (SAW) about his Journey to Masjid-i-Aqsa in Jerusalem.
5. His bravery, steadfastness, devotion to Islam, his Love for the holy Prophet (SAW), his sacrifice for Islam, his life's aim, everything he possessed was dedicated to the service of Islam.
6. His love for the holy Prophet (SAW) was so profound that he gave his daughter Hazrat Ayesha (RAU) into the marriage of the Prophet (SAW) when he was extremely grieved and felt lonely after the death of Hazrat Khudeeja (RAU)
7. He stood with the Prophet (SAW) through thick and thin, during war and peace.
8. He led the Prayer Class during the last days of the Prophet (SAW). It was a clear indication that he should be chosen as the successor to the Prophet (SAW)
9. He kept his wits at the death of the Prophet (SAW) when even Hazrat Umar (RAU) was so grieved that he could not control himself.
10. He was chosen the Caliph of Rasool (SAW). He followed the foot-steps of the Prophet (SAW) in letter and spirit.
11. He fought bravely against the false claimers of prophet-hood and rooted them out.
12. He also fought against the people who refused to pay Zakat to the centre.
13. He consolidated the Muslim state on firm bases.
14. He formed a committee to collect and compile the holy Qur'an.
15. He conquered large parts of Iraq and Syria.
16. He was the First grown up man who accepted Islam without any objection or doubt.
17. His wisdom, dignity, devotion, integrity, honesty, sincerity, bravery, steadfastness, care and compassion for the poor and needy,… all his qualities of head and heart and services to Islam are matchless.
18. He is the only holy Companion of the beloved Prophet (SAW) whose four generations enjoyed Companionship- His father, he himself, his children, his grandchildren were Companions (RAU).
How are Muhammad and gabriel connected?
No, his father was named Abdullah and his mother was named Aamina. Muslims believe he was human, descended from humans, and was not divine, but rather a righteous man chosen by God to deliver the message of monotheism to mankind.
