2.1.7 Muhammad Flashcards
In terms of being a prophet, what is Muhammad thought to be by Muslims?
The last prophet or the seal of the prophets
Why is Muhammad’s life important to Muslims?
He demonstrated how to live life to obey the will of Allah
When and where was Muhammad bored?
570CE in Mecca
He was part of the Quraish tribe
Why is Muhammad known as ‘the seal of the prophets’?
He provided the final revelation of Allah in the form of the Qur’an
How does the Shi’a understanding of ‘the seal of the prophets’ differ from Sunni?
Shi’a do believe that he was the ‘seal of the prophets’ because the Qur’an was revealed to him, but they also believe in the 12 Imams and that Allah communicated messages to them too
What is Laylat ul-Qadr?
The Night of Power - when the Qur’an was revealed to Muhammad by the angel Jibra’il.
It is believed to have happened in the last 10 days of Ramadan - Muslims today spend this time reading the Qur’an and praying
What is Lailat ul Miraj?
The Night Journey - when Muslims believe that Muhammad was taken by an angel to Jerusalem.
His heart was taken out and purified.
He went to the 7 heavens and spoke with other prophets.
Some Muslims - Sufi - believe that this was a spiritual journey not an actual one and Muslims can do the same if they live pure lives.
What does Hijrah mean?
Emigration - as Muhammad preached his followers grew in number but so did his opposition and he had to leave to go to Yathrib - renamed Medinah.
What does AH mean?
in the year if the Hijrah - Islamic calendars start from here
Source of authority about Muhammad
Surah 33:21
‘You have in the Prophet of Allah an excellent model.’
