Status Updates From Critical Lives: Muhammad

Muhammad signs a treaty that stipulates the right of Christians to safety of their practice and property.

Umm Ma’bad reported that the Prophet (pbuh) had a glowing face and a tranquil demeanour. She later travelled with her husband to Yathrib to convert.

Christians blamed Jews for the crucifixion of Jesus. Two Arab tribes (AWS and Khazraj) joined the Christians to aid a trap for Jews, resulting in the deaths of many of their finest men.

Disrespect, Gossiping and foul language were forbidden in Islam’s moral code.

The Sleepers of the Cave were Christian youths who escaped execution at the hands of a Roman emperor. They went into deep hibernation in the cave until the policies of Rome were more favourable to their religion. The message ? Everything gets better.

‘Islam’ - to surrender and be content.

Muhammad had no education however was a keen observer of community proceedings

When Muhammad (pbuh) was 15 he saw the Al-Fijar wars between the Quraysh tribe and the Hawazin tribe of Ta’if. These conflicts occurred over a ‘petty’ issue of revenge that spiralled out of control. Muhammad (pbuh) did not participate however it was his job to collect arrows on the battlefield for reuse.

Abu Talib took to the care of Prophet Muhammad after Abdel Muttalib’s passing. He was poor and least influential yet the kindest of Abdel Muttalib’s sons.