The Life of Prophet Muhammad: Chapter 8 Questions

Discussion questions for Chapter 8 of Adil Salahi's book 'Muhammad – Man and Prophet' published by Islamic Foundation. The title of the chapter is "Objective Containment" and it covers the fourth year of Prophethood.

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1. The Life of the Prophet (ﷺ) Discussion Questions for Chapter 8: Objective Containment (4th year of Prophethood)
2. Discussion Questions for Chapter 8 • Following the Prophet’s public declaration of his message, how did the Quraysh begin to persecute those Muslims who belonged to the upper classes of society and how did they persecute those Muslims who belonged to the lower classes of society?
3. Discussion Questions for Chapter 8 • What are some examples of the physical abuse that the Quraysh meted out to those Muslims who belonged to the lower classes of society?
4. Discussion Questions for Chapter 8 • What action did Abu Bakr undertake to help those being persecuted? • What lessons can we draw from Abu Bakr’s actions about the social character of the new Muslim community?
5. Discussion Questions for Chapter 8 • How did the Prophet respond when those being tortured asked him to pray to God for help?
6. Discussion Questions for Chapter 8 • As the persecution of the Muslims by the Quraysh intensified, how did the Prophet’s uncle Abu Talib respond?
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