PROPHETHOODPROPHETHOOD(AL-NUBUW’WA)(AL-NUBUW’WA)

From Birth to First 5 Years of From Birth to First 5 Years of RevelationRevelation

FUNDAMENTALS OF BELIEF FUNDAMENTALS OF BELIEF #3#3

October 31, 2010October 31, 2010

THE HOLY QURANTHE HOLY QURAN

• 30 (Juz’oo) Chapters30 (Juz’oo) Chapters 114 surahs 114 surahsayasayas• Allah’s Allah’s Jubr’eel Jubr’eel to Muhammad (23 yrs) to Muhammad (23 yrs)• Miracle of Miracles and is ArabicMiracle of Miracles and is Arabic

PROPHET MUHAMMAD PROPHET MUHAMMAD (SAWS)(SAWS)IMPORTANT NAMESIMPORTANT NAMES• ABDULLAHABDULLAH

– Father, died 2 months before Prophet Muhammad’s Father, died 2 months before Prophet Muhammad’s (saws) birth.(saws) birth.

• AMINAAMINA – Mother died when Muhammad was 6Mother died when Muhammad was 6

• ABDUL MUTALIBABDUL MUTALIB – Grandfather, stayed with the Prophet when Amina gave Grandfather, stayed with the Prophet when Amina gave

birth to Him, Died 2 years after His birth.birth to Him, Died 2 years after His birth.

• HALIMAHALIMA – Care Taker, nursed the Prophet for 3 years.Care Taker, nursed the Prophet for 3 years.

• ABU TALIBABU TALIB – Uncle where the Prophet stayed.Uncle where the Prophet stayed.

• KHADIJAKHADIJA – WifeWife

WHAT DID THE PROPHETS WHAT DID THE PROPHETS TEACH?TEACH?

• ONENESS of Allah (swt)ONENESS of Allah (swt)

• Allah’s GreatnessAllah’s Greatness

• The Religion of Allah (swt)The Religion of Allah (swt)

• How to Worship and Pray to Allah How to Worship and Pray to Allah (swt)(swt)

• How to Become Kind, Helpful, Speak How to Become Kind, Helpful, Speak the Truth & Have Good Manners.the Truth & Have Good Manners.

Mecca was ruled by Benu Mecca was ruled by Benu Khuza’aKhuza’a

• Until Qusay, in the middle of the 5Until Qusay, in the middle of the 5thth century century was able to rule.was able to rule.

• Abraha ruled YemenAbraha ruled Yemen– (Attempted to divert people away from Kaaba, built (Attempted to divert people away from Kaaba, built

by Prophet Ibrahim and Ism’eel and destroy the by Prophet Ibrahim and Ism’eel and destroy the Kaaba.)Kaaba.)

– But Allah (swt) Destroyed Abraha (Surat Al-Fil)But Allah (swt) Destroyed Abraha (Surat Al-Fil)– YEAR OF THE ELEPHANT 569 ACEYEAR OF THE ELEPHANT 569 ACE– BIRTH OF THE PROPHET 570 ACEBIRTH OF THE PROPHET 570 ACE

How it All StartedHow it All Started•Abdullah marries Amina •Abdullah then goes on a business trip

with his caravan to Syria•Abdullah becomes sick and dies 2

months after Prophet Muhammad is born

After Birth Halima takes care After Birth Halima takes care of Muhammad (pbuh) for 3 of Muhammad (pbuh) for 3

yrsyrsHalima was the wet nurse of the prophet because she was generously took care of the prophet for little money

When the prophet Was 6 Amina diedmaking Muhammadan orphan

AGE 12AGE 12

• Muhammad joined Uncle’s caravan trade Muhammad joined Uncle’s caravan trade company & went on his first caravan trade in company & went on his first caravan trade in Syria.Syria.

• Abu Talib met Christian Priest named Buhaira; Abu Talib met Christian Priest named Buhaira; who told him of some signs of Muhammad being who told him of some signs of Muhammad being a great man to comea great man to come

Recommendations from Recommendations from BuhairaBuhaira

Buhaira said Muhammad should safeguard and protect Muhammad.

Age 24 & Second Trip to Age 24 & Second Trip to SyriaSyria

• 40 yrs old Khadija needed someone 40 yrs old Khadija needed someone to take care of her caravan companyto take care of her caravan company

• Abu Talib asked Khadija to allow Abu Talib asked Khadija to allow Muhammad to fulfill this task. Muhammad to fulfill this task. Khadija agrees.Khadija agrees.

Muhammad Marries Muhammad Marries KhadijaKhadija• At age 25, Muhammad marries KhadijaAt age 25, Muhammad marries Khadija

• Had 7 childrenHad 7 children

– 3 Boys; Qasim, Tahir & Tayyib3 Boys; Qasim, Tahir & Tayyib•(all who died from sickness)(all who died from sickness)

– 4 Girls; Zainab, Ruqayya, Um 4 Girls; Zainab, Ruqayya, Um Kalthum & FatimaKalthum & Fatima•(All grew up & got married, though only Fatima (All grew up & got married, though only Fatima

had children)had children)

The Pledge: A leaderThe Pledge: A leader

• It rained hard in Mecca & the Kaaba was in need It rained hard in Mecca & the Kaaba was in need to be rebuiltto be rebuilt

• Clans of Quraish took charge of rebuilding the Clans of Quraish took charge of rebuilding the KaabaKaaba

• Competition broke out of who was to place the Competition broke out of who was to place the Black stone on KaabaBlack stone on Kaaba

Al-Amin Solves the Al-Amin Solves the ProblemProblem• The oldest member stood up and suggested to The oldest member stood up and suggested to

the leaders; “I have a suggestion, let us wait & the leaders; “I have a suggestion, let us wait & see who enters the Kaaba first, then decided & see who enters the Kaaba first, then decided & be the judge and all of us will accept His be the judge and all of us will accept His decision, whatever His decision be.”decision, whatever His decision be.”

• Muhammad (pbuh) enters the KaabaMuhammad (pbuh) enters the Kaaba• He said give me a robe, placed the black stone He said give me a robe, placed the black stone

in the center of the robe, told the directors of in the center of the robe, told the directors of each clan to lift the corners of the robe, as each clan to lift the corners of the robe, as placed the black stone on the Kaaba!placed the black stone on the Kaaba!

Time of SeclusionTime of Seclusion

• Muhammad (pbuh) interacted with Muhammad (pbuh) interacted with many people; the young, old, rich, many people; the young, old, rich, poor, sick & healthy.poor, sick & healthy.

• He started to question himself about He started to question himself about his experience and seeing.his experience and seeing.

• Therefore went to a quiet place, Therefore went to a quiet place, away from distractions…..away from distractions…..

This Place Was Called:This Place Was Called:Cave of Hiraa Cave of Hiraa (A Cave close from (A Cave close from

the top of Mt. Noor)the top of Mt. Noor)He liked to visit the cave in particular He liked to visit the cave in particular during the month of Ramadhan.during the month of Ramadhan.

• During this time, He would review living During this time, He would review living conditions. Problems that arise, & would conditions. Problems that arise, & would become sad and unhappy about the become sad and unhappy about the situation.situation.

• The MOST crucial problem was, how the The MOST crucial problem was, how the people know about Allah (swt), though people know about Allah (swt), though they worshipped idols instead.they worshipped idols instead.

• As many as 360 idols or more were put As many as 360 idols or more were put around the Kaaba.around the Kaaba.

• Muhammad (pbuh) was going through Muhammad (pbuh) was going through many uneasy feelings & prayed to Allah many uneasy feelings & prayed to Allah (swt) and asked for guidance.(swt) and asked for guidance.

At Age 40 In Ghar Hiraa At Age 40 In Ghar Hiraa Muhammad (pbuh) was asleep Muhammad (pbuh) was asleep

as He heard Before Him the as He heard Before Him the Words… “READ!”Words… “READ!”

Experience in Cave of HiraaExperience in Cave of Hiraa

• Month of Ramadhan, was praying and asking for Month of Ramadhan, was praying and asking for guidance and help and searching his mind as he guidance and help and searching his mind as he had done before.had done before.

• Was awakened by some being .Was awakened by some being .““READ”READ”

Muhammad was illiterate, and answered.Muhammad was illiterate, and answered.““But I cannot read.”But I cannot read.”

Again the voice said “READ”Again the voice said “READ”““But I cannot READ”But I cannot READ”

For once again was felt as being squeezed hard and For once again was felt as being squeezed hard and released.released.

Then a third time the voice commanded “READ”Then a third time the voice commanded “READ”• Muhammad replied, “What shall I read?”Muhammad replied, “What shall I read?”

• As Muhammad reached the bottom of the MT As Muhammad reached the bottom of the MT He heard a voice calling; Muhammad, He heard a voice calling; Muhammad, Muhammad…as He looked up, He saw before Muhammad…as He looked up, He saw before Him a man of shining bright light;Him a man of shining bright light;

““I am Gabriel, Muhammad, I am Allah’s I am Gabriel, Muhammad, I am Allah’s messenger to His prophets and you will messenger to His prophets and you will guide Humanity to right path & truth.”guide Humanity to right path & truth.”

Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Goes HomeGoes Home

• Khadija worried because Muhammad Khadija worried because Muhammad had been away much longer than had been away much longer than usual.usual.

• Heard fast firm footstep aproaching Heard fast firm footstep aproaching door, saw it was the Prophet, sick-door, saw it was the Prophet, sick-looking, pale, shaky and weak.looking, pale, shaky and weak.

• Prophet says “Cover Me”, as Prophet Prophet says “Cover Me”, as Prophet laid down covered him and sat laid down covered him and sat waiting curiously. waiting curiously.

Prophet Shares His Prophet Shares His ExperienceExperience

• Shares His experience about Angel Shares His experience about Angel Jubra’eel and the few verses that Jubra’eel and the few verses that engraved his mind.engraved his mind.

• Silenced and looked in Khadija’s face Silenced and looked in Khadija’s face to see if believes Him or not.to see if believes Him or not.

• Khadija replies, Khadija replies,

Khadija’s ReplyKhadija’s Reply

““Be happy and firm. I certainly hope Be happy and firm. I certainly hope that you are the Prophet of the that you are the Prophet of the people. Allah Almighty will never put people. Allah Almighty will never put you to shame, because you are the you to shame, because you are the one who is on himself, and you honor one who is on himself, and you honor your guests, and help people when your guests, and help people when they are in trouble because of their they are in trouble because of their support of truth.”support of truth.”

Khadija visits Cousin, Waraka Khadija visits Cousin, Waraka Ibn NaufelIbn Naufel

• An old blind cousin, who is a Christian who An old blind cousin, who is a Christian who was a respected man for being wise and was a respected man for being wise and religious.religious.

• Shared with him Prophet Muhammad’s Shared with him Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) exceptional experience.(pbuh) exceptional experience.

• Ibn Naufel was excited and told Khadijia;Ibn Naufel was excited and told Khadijia;

““Oh Khadijia, if what you have told me is Oh Khadijia, if what you have told me is true, the Great Law and Commandment has true, the Great Law and Commandment has come to him, which came to Moses, and come to him, which came to Moses, and most surely he is the Prophet of his people. most surely he is the Prophet of his people. Tell him to be steadfast.”Tell him to be steadfast.”

• Khadijia felt sure, strong and very HappyKhadijia felt sure, strong and very Happy

Khadijia Becomes First Muslim Khadijia Becomes First Muslim LadyLady

• Saw with her own eyes what the Saw with her own eyes what the Prophet was going through.Prophet was going through.

Angel Jubra’eel told the Prophet;Angel Jubra’eel told the Prophet;““Warn the People”Warn the People”

Khadijia declared her belief in One God Khadijia declared her belief in One God and Muhammad as His Messenger.and Muhammad as His Messenger.

Prophet Meet Ibn NaufelProphet Meet Ibn Naufel• Met Ibn Naufel at the KaabaMet Ibn Naufel at the Kaaba• Shared most recent experiences and Ibn Shared most recent experiences and Ibn

Naufel replied;Naufel replied;“ “ Oh Muhammad, the great Law and Oh Muhammad, the great Law and commandment have come to you as they came commandment have come to you as they came to Moses. Surely they will belie, harm, expel, to Moses. Surely they will belie, harm, expel, and fight you. If I live to that day, I would and fight you. If I live to that day, I would certainly help with all my powers.”certainly help with all my powers.”

Prophet thought:Prophet thought:““If they disbelieve me, who will believe me If they disbelieve me, who will believe me then?then?““And if they Expel me, who will accept me?”And if they Expel me, who will accept me?”““And if they fight me, who will protect me?”And if they fight me, who will protect me?”

Surat Al-FatihaSurat Al-Fatiha

• The first surah revealed in it’s The first surah revealed in it’s entirety at one timeentirety at one time

• Al-Fatiha is like the table of contents Al-Fatiha is like the table of contents of the Quranof the Quran

• Al-Fatiha is a short surah but with a Al-Fatiha is a short surah but with a profound meaningprofound meaning

Did not know what to do Did not know what to do NextNext• Prophet went to Cave Hiraa over and Prophet went to Cave Hiraa over and

over to ask for Allah (swt) help.over to ask for Allah (swt) help.

• Waited for Angel Jubra’eel for weeksWaited for Angel Jubra’eel for weeks

• Pray and ask Allah (sws)Pray and ask Allah (sws)““Oh Allah, enlighten me, elighten me, Oh Allah, enlighten me, elighten me,

elighten me!”elighten me!”

Finally After weeks of waiting Angel Finally After weeks of waiting Angel Jubra’eel appeared with good news:Jubra’eel appeared with good news:

Surah 93 Ayah 1-11 Surah 93 Ayah 1-11 RevealedRevealed

Prophet Received Revelations Prophet Received Revelations FrequentlyFrequently

• Prophet was given instructions to Prophet was given instructions to pray, so He and Khadija practiced pray, so He and Khadija practiced this twice a day (in the morning and this twice a day (in the morning and evening)evening)

Ali Ibn Abu TalibAli Ibn Abu Talib

• One day, while playing Ali walks in on The One day, while playing Ali walks in on The Prophet Muhammad and Khadija as they are Prophet Muhammad and Khadija as they are praying…questioned by what’s happening he praying…questioned by what’s happening he then learns about Allah (swt) and Islam.then learns about Allah (swt) and Islam.

• Asks Prophet “To Whom were you bowing?”Asks Prophet “To Whom were you bowing?”

• Prophet answers “To the One Deity, to Allah, Prophet answers “To the One Deity, to Allah, the Creator of the Universe.”the Creator of the Universe.”

• Ali at age 10 becomes the First Male MuslimAli at age 10 becomes the First Male Muslim

Islam Slowly Spreads & Islam Slowly Spreads & Number of Converts Number of Converts Gradually IncreasesGradually Increases

• Zaid Ibn Harith (a servant)Zaid Ibn Harith (a servant)– Slave who is freed by Prophet Muhammad & lives in Slave who is freed by Prophet Muhammad & lives in

Muhammad’s household becomes a MuslimMuhammad’s household becomes a Muslim• Abu Talib & Jafar (his son)Abu Talib & Jafar (his son)

– Saw Prophet, Khadijia and Ali praying in group, Saw Prophet, Khadijia and Ali praying in group, (worshipping in a unique way and words beautiful and (worshipping in a unique way and words beautiful and captivatingcaptivating

– Become MuslimsBecome Muslims• Abu BakerAbu Baker

– A close friend of the Prophet converts to Islam after A close friend of the Prophet converts to Islam after hearing the Prophet’s experience with Jubra’eel.hearing the Prophet’s experience with Jubra’eel.

– Bilal- slave who is tortured because of his belief of IslamBilal- slave who is tortured because of his belief of Islam– Hamza- another uncle of the prophetHamza- another uncle of the prophet

At First Islam Was Spread in At First Islam Was Spread in Secret…But Then…?Secret…But Then…?

• A Message was revealed to Spread the A Message was revealed to Spread the Message of Islam!Message of Islam!

• (This happened for (This happened for 3 Yrs until message 3 Yrs until message from Allah (swt) to spread in Public from Allah (swt) to spread in Public MannerManner))

““Warn your nearest kinsmen and lower your Warn your nearest kinsmen and lower your wing (in kindness) to those disbelievers wing (in kindness) to those disbelievers

who follow you.”who follow you.”

Surah 26 Ayah 214Surah 26 Ayah 214

Dinner Invitation At Abu Talib’s Dinner Invitation At Abu Talib’s House House

• Many relatives and guests were invited.Many relatives and guests were invited.

• Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) addresses Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) addresses guests about Allah & Islam.guests about Allah & Islam.

• The Evil-Minded Abu Lahab (The The Evil-Minded Abu Lahab (The Prophet’s Uncle) interrupted, therefore Prophet’s Uncle) interrupted, therefore the Prophet did not successfully the Prophet did not successfully complete His addresscomplete His address

Second Dinner InvitationSecond Dinner Invitation“Yom Al Dar”“Yom Al Dar”

• Since did not get a chance to spread Since did not get a chance to spread Message in First Invitation held a Second Message in First Invitation held a Second Dinner Party.Dinner Party.

• When the guests finished eating The Prophet When the guests finished eating The Prophet said:said:

““I don’t know of anyone among the Arabs I don’t know of anyone among the Arabs who has brought you anything better than I who has brought you anything better than I have. My Lord has commanded me to call have. My Lord has commanded me to call

you to it. Who will help me in this affair and you to it. Who will help me in this affair and be my brother, my executer and my deputy be my brother, my executer and my deputy

after me, from among you?”after me, from among you?”

““Yom Al Dar” Continued…Yom Al Dar” Continued…

• Guests were quiet, motionless & Guests were quiet, motionless & listening attentively.listening attentively.

• All looked at each other in sarcasm & All looked at each other in sarcasm & disbelief.disbelief.

• A boyish voice of 13 Year old Ali A boyish voice of 13 Year old Ali assuredly said:assuredly said:

““I will be, O’ Allah’s Messenger.”I will be, O’ Allah’s Messenger.”

““Yom Al Dar”…ContinuedYom Al Dar”…Continued

• The Prophet repeated the question The Prophet repeated the question for a second time & again it was Ali for a second time & again it was Ali who answered the same.who answered the same.

• The Prophet then answered:The Prophet then answered:

““This is my brother, my executor This is my brother, my executor and my deputy among you. So and my deputy among you. So listen to him and obey him.”listen to him and obey him.”

Relatives ReactionRelatives Reaction

• All laughed in Sarcasm to see a All laughed in Sarcasm to see a young 13 yrs old boy declaring young 13 yrs old boy declaring himself so defiantly.himself so defiantly.

• Could not comprehend the spirit of Could not comprehend the spirit of Islam, and the way it changes a Islam, and the way it changes a person.person.

Public ApproachPublic Approach

Prophet Calls on People of Prophet Calls on People of Quraish to Come on MT Safa…Quraish to Come on MT Safa…

• The Prophet publicly addresses everyone in The Prophet publicly addresses everyone in the subject of the Belief in Allah (swt) and the subject of the Belief in Allah (swt) and Islam…Islam…

• Everyone agrees in His Belief except for His Everyone agrees in His Belief except for His Uncle Abu Lahab, who once again interrupts Uncle Abu Lahab, who once again interrupts the Prophet…this time cursing and insulting the Prophet…this time cursing and insulting HimHim

• The People then witness The Prophet undergo The People then witness The Prophet undergo a dramatic change…(He was:)a dramatic change…(He was:)

Still and motionlessStill and motionless Began to breathe heavilyBegan to breathe heavily His eyes were fixed towards the skyHis eyes were fixed towards the sky

• (He was receiving a revelation through Angel Jubra’eel)(He was receiving a revelation through Angel Jubra’eel)

Quranic Verse RevealedQuranic Verse Revealed

Quraish Pressure Abu Talib to Stop Quraish Pressure Abu Talib to Stop The Continuation of The Prophet’s The Continuation of The Prophet’s

Message…Message…

Abu Talib Goes to the Prophet to Abu Talib Goes to the Prophet to Discuss Situation & Quraish’s Discuss Situation & Quraish’s

ThreatThreat• The Prophet’s Reply To The Situation:The Prophet’s Reply To The Situation:

““O Uncle,O Uncle,

By Allah, even if they put the By Allah, even if they put the sun in my right hand & the moon in my left sun in my right hand & the moon in my left hand, in order for me to give up my hand, in order for me to give up my message I will never do so. I will go on message I will never do so. I will go on until Allah makes it prevalent or, rather I until Allah makes it prevalent or, rather I die in effort.”die in effort.”

Benu Hashim & Benu Mut’talib Benu Hashim & Benu Mut’talib Protest & Take a Stand Against Protest & Take a Stand Against

QuraishQuraish

5 Years Passed, Number of 5 Years Passed, Number of Muslims IncreaseMuslims Increase

• The Muslims were united under the The Muslims were united under the Quran, Prayers, & FaithQuran, Prayers, & Faith

While…While…

• Quraish was Frightened & Alarmed…Quraish was Frightened & Alarmed…were determined to stop Islam by were determined to stop Islam by force & remove from existence. force & remove from existence.