Starter quiz
- Who was born in Makkah in 570 CE?
- Muhammad ✓
- Khadija
- Musa
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- A belief in many gods is called ...
- compassion
- theology
- polytheism ✓
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- Most people in Makkah at the time of Muhammad believed in ...
- one God
- many Gods ✓
- no God
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- Jews and Christians lived in Makkah as well. They believed in ...
- one God ✓
- many Gods
- no God
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- The Prophet was looked after by his uncle because he was an ...
- 'orphan' ✓
Exit quiz
- When Prophet Muhammad was a young man, he worked as a ...
- 'merchant' ✓
- Prophet Muhammad’s work as a merchant earned him the title “Al-Amin”. What does this mean?
- the good one
- the trustworthy ✓
- the patient
- the kind
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- Who was one of Prophet Muhammad's biggest early supporters?
- his uncle
- his wife, Khadija ✓
- the people of Makkah
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- Where did the Prophet Muhammad go to pray and get away from Makkah?
- 'Cave Hira' ✓
- Who appeared to the Prophet Muhammad to reveal the Qur'an?
- Angel Jibr'il ✓
- God himself
- Moses
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Key learning points
- The Prophet Muhammad became a successful merchant. He was valued for his honesty and integrity.
- He married his wife, Khadija. She saw his skills as a merchant.
- He spent time in meditation/prayer away from Makkah.
- Muslims believe that he was called to be a prophet and received his revelations through angel Jibr'il.
Common misconception
Muhammad was always a religious man and prophet.
Muhammad was a merchant and a family man before he received his calling from God.
Keywords
Prophet - someone inspired to teach or proclaim the will of God
Angel - a spiritual being who is a messenger from God
Revelation - spiritual understanding made known by God
Integrity - is being honest and fair
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