Abu Talib And Khadijah Pass Away Quiz

How many years after the prophethood did Abu Talib and Khadijah (ra) pass away?

Why did things become more difficult after Abu Talib’s death?

It was out of respect for Abu Talib that the Prophet(pbuh) and his followers hadn't been forced to leave Makkah
Abu Talib acted as a leader and had influence on a lot of people. After his death, many believers disregarded their religion
Abu Talib made a treaty with the people of Makkah to never harm the Prophet (pbuh)

How did the Prophet (pbuh) face the loss of his wife Khadijah (ra)?

He took a year out and went to the cave, isolating himself as he was very close to Khadija (ra)
He was patient in his grief and still continued to take the word of Allah (swt) to people
He cried and grieved over his loss and refused to speak to anyone for three months

How did the Prophet (pbuh) try to spread the word of Allah (swt)?

The Prophet (pbuh) would go to seasonal get-togethers of villagers and different tribes at Mina near Makkah
The Prophet (pbuh) would go to specific traders in Makkah and tried to talk them them about the word of Allah (swt)
The Prophet (pbuh) would get his companions to visit Mina and talk to specific people who looked pious

Why was his task made more difficult?

Abu Lahab ordered everyone to stay indoors. Not many people were out of their homes so it was hard to get through to people
People were still reluctant to give up their old beliefs and Abu Lahab would ridicule the Prophet (pbuh)
He was still grieving the death of Abu Talib and Khadijah (ra)

How did Islam eventually spread to the whole of Arabia?

Angel Jibril (as) visited every household and spread the truth on behalf of the Prophet (pbuh)
By propaganda. News about Islam reached every corner of Arabia.
By force and war. There were some fights between different tribes.

Why did the people of Ta’if ask the Prophet (pbuh) to visit them?

Why did the Prophet (pbuh) ask Angel Jibril not to punish the people of Ta’if?

He didn't want a war to start
He was scared of the people of Ta'if
He believed some of the people would understand the message of Allah (swt) some time in the future

How did Addas know that Muhammed (pbuh) was truly a prophet?

Muhammed (pbuh) acknowledged Yunus (as) as a prophet and brother to him
Someone told Addas he would meet a prophet soon
He saw the way Muhammed (pbuh) had beauty and intellect and knew he was someone special

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