The Life of Prophet Muhammad: Chapter 9 Questions

Discussion questions for Chapter 9 of Adil Salahi's book 'Muhammad – Man and Prophet' published by Islamic Foundation. The title of the chapter is "Misrepresentation" and it covers the fifth year of Prophethood.

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1. The Life of the Prophet (ﷺ) Discussion Questions for Chapter 9: Misrepresentation (5th year of Prophethood)
2. Discussion Questions for Chapter 9 • On realising that the followers of Muhammad (ﷺ) were increasing despite the Quraysh’s opposition, what alternative approach did Utbah ibn Rabi’ah suggest to the Quraysh to try?
3. Discussion Questions for Chapter 9 • What were the offers that Utbah ibn Rabi’ah put forward to the Prophet (ﷺ) on behalf of the Quraysh? • On hearing Utbah ibn Rabi’ah’s offers, how did the Prophet (ﷺ) respond?
4. Discussion Questions for Chapter 9 • Following his meeting with the Prophet (ﷺ), what course of action did Utbah ibn Rabi’ah advise the Qurasyh to take? • How did the Quraysh respond to Utbah ibn Rabi’ah’s advice?
5. Discussion Questions for Chapter 9 • Describe Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib (ﮫﻧﻋ ﷲ ﻲﺿر)’s conversion to Islam.
6. Discussion Questions for Chapter 9 • With the Hajj season approaching, what were some of the descriptions of the Prophet (ﷺ) that the Quraysh were considering to use to deter pilgrims from him? • Which description did they settle on and what was their reasoning as to why it was convincing?
7. Discussion Questions for Chapter 9 • What were the short term and long term implications of the Quraysh reaching out to and warning as many pilgrims as they could against the Prophet (ﷺ)?
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