2. Why to study the Seerah of
Prophet Mohammad (SAW)?
Islamic movement led by the Prophet(SAW)
brought a divine message of salvation and success.
It addresses the issues and problems of this world
and gives logical solutions.
Its message is universal.
Its influence is ever increasing.
His message and Seerah are preserved like no one
else in the history.
3. Situation at the time of his
Prophethood.
World was divided politically into two
camps,i.e.,Persian and Roman empires.
Persians worshipped stars and fire.
Romans had Christians believing in trinity and
also idol and star worshippers.
Indians were Hindus worshipping idols.
Jews had lost their original books and were
sticking with their rigid rituals.
Arabs were worshipping idols. They had a tribal
system.Their society was infested with
immorality, injustice and crimes.
4. Advantages for Dawah
amongst Arabs.
Strategic central location of Arabia.
Arabic language was most suitable.
Qualities of the Arabs.
1-Free of political domination.
2-Bravery
3-Determination, sincerity.
4-Intellectual faculties.
5-Unique memory, generosity, honor, pragmatism.
5. Some difficulties for Dawah
amongst the Arabs
Illiteracy
Blind following of the forefathers
Polytheism or SHIRK
Mutual fights and tribal rivalries
Immorality and illegitimate means of
earning.
6. Beginning of the Prophethood.
Seclusion in Hira cave.
First revelation. Ayat of Surah Qalam.
Khadija ® consoles him.
Meeting with Warqa bin Nofil.
Interval of 6 months.
Second revelation. 7 ayat of Surah
Mudassar.
7. Stages of Islamic Movement
Meccan. It has 4 distinct periods.
1-Secret Dawah. 3 years.
2-Open Dawah. 2 years.
3-Persecution. 5 years.
4-Extreme oppression. 3years.
Madani.
8. Secret Dawah
Selected people with close relationship.
Khadija, Ali, Zaid, Abu Bakr,
Characteristics of early Quranic Surahs.
Small effective ayat, best reasoning & style,
Reformation of beliefs.
Secret Salaahs.
Characteristics of the believers.
9. Open Dawah
Proclamation on Safa.
Dinner for Abdul Muttalib Family.
Ridicule
False accusations and propaganda.
Name calling.
10. Open Dawah (Cont'd)
Proclamation in HARAM.(Harith bin Abi Hala
dies protecting the Prophet)
Reasons for opposition
1-Perceived as a threat to their power.
2-Their moral weaknesses were being exposed.
Opponents strategy
1-Killing of one Muslim could lead tribal wars.
2-They chose to call names and spread false rumors.
How the Prophet faced this situation.
1-Answered the objections.2- Continue his work.
11. Open Dawah (Contd)
People from other tribes accept Islam.
(AbuZar)
Offers made by pagans.(Utbah bin Rabi)
12. Open Dawah(Contd)
Results of this period
Some righteous individuals joined the
movement to struggle for its success.
Many others became its opponents.
Its message started reaching outside the
limits of Mecca.
13. Persecution
Khabbab bin Arat (Slave of Umm Anmar)
Forced to lay on burning coal till it cooled off.
Bilal bin Rabah ( Slave of Umaya bin
Khalf).Forced to lie on hot sand with heavy rock
on his chest.
Ammar® was beaten lying on hot sand.
Lubneya® was beaten by Omar till he would get
tired.
Zubera® was beaten by Abu Jahl till she was blind
14. Consequences of this
persecution.
Common people developed sympathies with the
persecuted.
Caused curiosity amongst others to know more
about this movement.
Movement was spreading in every home in Mecca
and beyond its boundaries.
Best people of the society were being attracted to
the movement.
Clear positive changes in the character of believers
15. Migration to Habasha(Africa)
5thNabawi year. 11men and 4 women.
Meccans sent delegation to Najjashi
Jafar bin Abi Talib’s speech.
Meccan delegation’s tactic. (Position of Isa)
83 Muslims migrate to Habasha.
Najjashi (As’hama) became Muslim.
When Najjashi died, Prophet did Janaza.
16. Persecution (Contd)
Abu Jahl mistreats the Prophet(SAW)
Hamza® accepts Islam.
Omar® joins the movement.
Sanctions against Bani Hashim
Isolation in Shi’b Abi Talib.(7 th Nabawi) for
three years.
17. Subjects of Quranic Surahs in
this time period.
Believers were told their duties.
They were instructed about highest conduct.
Jamaah and its collective conduct
Ways of effective Dawah.
Sabr in face of most difficult circumstances.
Built their morale by promising Jannah and
ultimate success in this world.
Opponents were admonished and warned
Replies were given to the objections.
18. 4- Extreme Oppression
3 years.
10th Nabawi. Amul Huzn (Year of sorrow)
1-Death of Abu Talib
2-Death of Khadija ®
19. 4
Travel to Taif
Meeting with people during Haj and Fairs
Lailatun Nakhla. Jinns accept Islam. (Ahqaf)
6 people of Khazraj accept Islam at Uqbah during
Haj.(10th Nabawi)
Baya Uqba Ula.(11th Nabawi) 12 people accepted
Islam from Madina. Musab bin Umair sent as
teacher to Madina.
20. 4
Baya Uqbah Thani.12th Nabawi.72 people
accepted Islam and pledged their support.
Extreme opposition and persecution of the
Prophet(S).
21. Miracles of the Prophet(SAW)
Definition. Extraordinary supernatural event
or incidence shown by Allah as evidence
for the Prophethood.
Major miracle is a final evidence and if
people do not believe, usually there is Azab.
Prophet Mohammad and the Sahaba had a
desire for miracle. (Sura Al Anaam:35)
22. Miracles
Quran
Akhlaq Rasool
Splitting of the moon. (Shaqqul Qamar)
Sura Qamar, Bukhari and Muslim.
Miraj (12th Nabawi)
Prophet(SAW) traveled from Meccah to
Jerusalem (Isra) and then from Jerusalem to
the heavens (Miraj).
23. Miraj
1st Heaven. Adam
2nd Heaven.Yahya and Isa.
3rd Heaven. Yusuf.
4th Heaven.Idrees.
5th Heaven.Haroon.
6th Heaven.Musa.
7th Heaven.Ibrahim.Talked to Allah.
24. Miraj
Gifts of Miraj.
1- 50 Salaat reduced to 5.
2- Last ayat of Surah Baqara.
3- 14 Commandments in Surah Isra.Good
news that the time of persecution will soon
be over.
4-If a Muslim avoids Shirk, he will eventually
enter Jannah.
25. Subjects of Quranic Suras in
this time period.
This persecution is a temporary phase.
Akhira is the best place for Muttaqeen.
Prophets before faced persecution with Sabr
Allah’s Method has been to test the Muslims.
This test develops the highest qualities.
When the believers succeed, then Allah’s Help
shall come.
Preparation for Hijrah.
26. Migration
Hijra is moving to another place where one
can better fulfill the demands of Islam.
A Muslim can live under system of Kufr:
1-If one can not get out of the oppression.
2- If he struggles to bring Islamic change.
Prophet (SAW) gave permission for
migration in the face of persecution.
27. Prophet(SAW) migrates.
He let Ali to sleep on his bed and to pay the
amanat to their owners.
Left in the company of Abu Bakr.
Stay in cave of Thowr for 3 days.
Pagans follow him and announce bounty.
He came out of the cave on 4th day and
travelled for one day and night.
Meeting with Suraqa bin Jasam.
28. Prophet (SAW) arrives in
Madina.
Quba (3 miles from Madina).He built a
masjid here.
Welcome in Madina.
Stayed at Abu Ayub Ansari’s house for 7M.
Masjid Nabawi was constructed.
Mawakhat (Brotherhood) between Ansaars
and Muhajiroon.