The Prophet in Islam

The Prophet was born in

• 570 CE

• 610 CE

• 632 CE

• 699 CE

• 724 CE

Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s.) was born in this city

Where was Mecca located?

• The Arabian Peninsula

• Saudi Arabia

• Egypt

• Syria

Answer explanation

Though today we would say that Mecca is in Saudi Arabia, the country of Saudi Arabia emerged much later, around the 18th century, only became a unified independent state in the 20th century. During the Prophet's time, we would simply call it Arabia, or the Arabian Peninsula.

Who took the Prophet in and raised him?

• His cousin Ali

• His father in-law Abu Bakr

• His uncle Abu Talib

• No one

In what year did the Prophet receive the first revelation?

Prophet Muhammad is known as nabi and rasul. What does the term 'rasul' mean?

• Honest

• Messenger

• Prophet

• Guide

The Prophet is also referred to as nadhir and basir. What do these terms mean?

• Warner and Bringing of Good Tidings

• Guide and Messenger

• Prophet and Warner

• Light and Beauty

The Prophet is often referred to al-mustafa, 'the chosen one'. He also has other titles, such as habib allah. What does the term habib mean?

The Prophet is considered a mediator (someone in between) God and the believers.

• True

• False

People call the Prophet in their prayers for support, forgiveness and other forms of help

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Known as intercession, Muslims may call upon the Prophet for help and forgiveness, as interpreted from Qur'an and hadiths. Some Muslims have interpreted this differently however, stating that no one can be called upon for help and forgiveness, other than God.