Part 1

Raised by Halima in the desert area for first few yearsBrought back to his family: Age 5 YearsHis mother Aminah dies: Age 6 YearsIn custody and care of Abdul Muttalib Grandfather Abdul Muttalib dies: Age 8 YearsUncle Abu Talib is the custodian and protector: Age 8 Years up.

Travels to Syria: Age 12 YrsWorks as a shepherd

In Charge of Khadijahs Caravan to SyriaMarries KhadijahKnown as Al-Amin (for his integrity)Al-Amin means The TrustworthySolves the Ka'ba Dispute: Unique solutionIn Rebuilding Al-Ka`ba the Tribes compete for honor:To Place the Black Stone in placePossibility of FightingSolution neededMuhammad (Age 25), called Al-Amin was entrusted for verdictHis solution prevented a war

Character: ImpeccableSeveral Children:Four girls and Three boysMarriage Relationship: Ideal

Arabia: Mostly Pagans, Some Christians, and Many JewsPersia: Mostly Zoroastrians, Many Christians, and Many JewsByzantine: Mostly Christians, Many Jews, and some ZoroastriansAll above had some Pagans

Visiting the Poor quite oftenHelping the Disadvantaged as possibleTending to the sickRetreating to Cave HiraaFairly oftenMore so during Ramadhan

At Hiraa: Gets the MessageSees Gabriel: While descending down the Noor MountainGoes Home: Scared and ExhaustedRelates to Khadijah the First revelations

"Read in the name of your Lord who creates; He created man from a cell.Read and your Lord is most gracious, Who taught by the pen,He taught man what man knew not."

On top of Noor MountainFacing Mecca and KabaComplete silence and Pure airPerfect for Meditation

Khadijah: First person (woman) to IslamMaysara: Servant of the ProphetAli: First male to Islam (10 Yr old)Abu Bakr: Friend of the Prophet

Friends and the Close OnesThe Disadvantaged:The slavesThe MeekThe lowest in the SocietyThe above formed THE HARD CORESermons: Frequent and Irresistibly attractive

By the 3rd Yr of advent of IslamParty at Home: about 40 peopleSpeech at Mount Safa: Call for IslamPagan Disbelievers: Animosity against Muhammad and Islam is IntensifiedHarassment: Accelerated

Harsh Measures: Harassments to the extremeKilling Yasir and his Wife by quartering them. Their son, Ammar, is orphanedBilal: Dealt with by horrible and mean treatment, but he defiantly stood fastAbuse of Muhammad (pbuh) became very frequent

By the 5th Yr, life intolerable:Wave of Muslims leave to AbyssiniaSecond wave follow (about 80 people)Quranic Revelations: Continue frequentlyConditions in Mecca continue to deteriorateMuslims in Mecca have a very rough time

Fear of loss: Their Financial StatusLoss of Prestige and Standing in the CommunityChange of Character of the JahiliyaFacing Defiance and Challenge by IslamFear of the Unknown

BribingOfferingsAbuseVerbalPhysical

Muhammad and all Benu Hashim: Along with their familiesIn an eerie valley without Communication or InteractionBoycott lasting three yearsConditions deteriorating fast: Hunger, Sickness, and DesperationAs a result: Wife (Khadijah), and Uncle (Abu Talib) Die

Israa and Miraaj a most Unique JourneyMuhammad Taken from Mecca to JerusalemFrom Jerusalem to Heavens aboveTo be in the Presence of GodFive daily Prayers CommandedThe Holy Quran says: Glory be to him who by night took His servant from the Masjid Al-Haram to Masjid Al-Aqsa,to show His Wonders ...

Number of Muslims: Slowly increasingAttitude of the Pagans: Antagonistic to the ExtremeAttempts in Taif: Very disappointingThe revelations: A large part of Quran is revealed by now

First Group from Medina: About a dozenSecond Group from Medina: About 70Conditions in Medina: Inviting and FriendlyTo Leave Mecca: Mandatory but has to be planned well

Representation from every tribe: To Kill MuhammadAll are to Kill Muhammad at NightWhen all share in Killing Muhammad:Clan of Muhammad would not be able to avenge his blood against allThus, the Disbelievers get rid of Islam

Ali stays eagerly in Muhammad's Bed, Risking his Life:Attackers think Muhammad was in bedInstead, attackers see Ali in his bedEnraged, they ask: Where is MuhammadAli gleefully answers: You are the pursuerAlarmed, the disbelievers call for massive search: Large Price to find Muhammad

Abu Bakr waits in his house for Muhammad Nighttime: Muhammad escapes unnoticedMuhammad and Abu Bakr Leave undiscovered: To Thaur MountainThaur Mountain is rough and South of Mecca

Quraish in the lookout for MuhammadHigh price offered to anyone finding MuhammadMuhammad and Abu Bakr stay for 3 days in the cave Location of cave in Thaur MountainThe role of the Dove and Spider

Food and news brought in by Asmaa daughter of Abu BakrHurriedly:Spider weaves a Web at the caves entranceA dove builds a nestQuraish in a Chase: Reaches the Cave, but abandons search because of the Web and Nest at the caves entrance

Suraqah in pursuit: Finds Muhammad but changes and becomes Defender than PursuerTravel Condition: Along uncommonly used road, rough, tough, and hot Special Revelation: Quran promises Muhammad that he would return in triumphAfter two weeks, they arrive at Qubaa

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