How was he viewed by his family, by his followers, and by those who opposed him?
2006-12-11 07:06:06 · 10 answers · asked by southernbelle540 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
he was a wonderful person
he was very simple he was working and live in very simple house
he said the one who work god loves him
and he kicked romans out of this area and gave people there thier freedom
and he is one of the prophets that god sent
2006-12-11 07:15:49 · answer #1 · answered by micho 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Wow. I could talk all day on this subject- let me try to sum it up quick.
his great grandfathers (5 generations before him) were the keepers of the sacred Kabba. In their time the Kabba was a place of worship for Pagans. There were many Arab tribes, and each tribe had a number of deities and statues and wood carvings which represented them. The Kabba was a place of pilgrimage before Islam, and was the economic cornerstone of Arabia.
Mohammad's father Abdullah married a woman named Aminah, his father died before he was born, and his mother passed away soon after he was born, leaving him an orphan. He was raised out in the desert by a wet nurse named Halimah.
He was taken in at the age of 8 by his Uncle Talib.
When he was a teenager he went on caravan trips through Al-Sham (Arabia) but settled into a job as a herdsman. He was called Al Amin (the truthful) from his fellow men- and he had a mature, thoughtful and philosophic disposition.
A woman named Khadijah- who was a respected and wealthy tradeswoman- hired Mohammed (pbuh) to travel and do trading for her. She was a widow who was 40 years old at the time. He was 25 years old, but they married each other. He gained more respect from his fellow men because he did not lose his modesty even though he had gained wealth. There marraige lasted 25 years and she became the first convert of Islam.
In his 40th year (during Tahannuf- or the annual retreat for the pious) he climbed up Mt. Hira to a cave. He spent many months there. When the angel came to him and began to bring the prophecy Mohammed -pbuh- was very afraid and thought he had lost his mind. His wife comforted him and supported him.
His prophecy lasted 23 years until his death. He ended paganism and taught people there was no God but God- and that God has no partners, and no son. He taught what was brought to him by God's angel.
Mohammed (pbuh) taught that to get to Heaven you must give charity, you must love and respect your parents, you must guard your chastidy and support and protect your children.
For Muslims the Quran is the final message on how to live our lives.
If you want to know more about Mohammed (pbuh) check out www.anwary-islam.com
Also, I am reading an excellent book
The life of Muhammad by Husayn Haykal.
2006-12-11 07:29:58 · answer #2 · answered by Angelina27 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He was the best of Mankind..... He was loving, caring, respectful and a wise person. What ever he did was from the truth, and did not do anything wrong. He treid spreading the words Laa Ilalaha illillaah throughout Saudi Arabia, these words mean There is no diety except Allaah. He lived a very simple life, and everyone looked up on him, and loved him and respected him more than any human.
Here are more links about him
Mankind’s need for religion
http://islamqa.com/index.php?ref=14055&ln=eng
Mankind’s need for the Messengers:
http://islamqa.com/index.php?ref=13957&ln=eng
Who was Muhammad(peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)
http://islamqa.com/index.php?ref=500&ln=eng
http://islamqa.com/index.php?ref=11575&ln=eng
Evidence for the truth of the Prophethood of Muhammad
http://islamqa.com/index.php?ref=2144&ln=eng
Muhammad (peace be upon him) in the bible
http://islamqa.com/index.php?ref=10116&ln=eng
Is the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) mentioned in the Bible?
http://islamqa.com/index.php?ref=44018&ln=eng
Foretelling of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) in the Bible
http://islamqa.com/index.php?ref=185&ln=eng
More questions and answer about the Prophet Muhammad-His Biography:
http://islamqa.com/index.php?ref=376&ln=eng
2006-12-12 21:23:08 · answer #3 · answered by Mr Stick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was well respected and was given a nickname of honsety when he was a trader before his prophethood. Here are some links that describe him by both Muslim and non-Muslim points of view:
http://www.infinitelight.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11&Itemid=7&mosmsg=Thanks+for+your+vote%21
http://www.cyberistan.org/islamic/quote1.html
http://www.islam101.com/dawah/what_muhammad.html
http://www.pbs.org/muhammad/timeline_flash.shtml
Good luck and glad to see you reaching out for knowledge!
2006-12-11 07:51:19 · answer #4 · answered by hayaa_bi_taqwa 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
to his family...Muhammad(pbuh) was man of character,a loving husband,an obedient grand son n respectful nephew.
to his followers...he was life,once when they heard the news of his death,they just got numb...hazrat umar(Allah be pleased with him) even warned,who has the courage to say infront of me that Muhammad(pbuh) is dead,i won't leave him...his followers considered themselves as the sand of his feet,same as we do...although he always sat among them,eat n ride with them..
Muhammad(pbuh) was known as SADIQ means honest, AMEEN means trustworthy who never ditches.this name was given to him, equally by everyone in Arab,without difference of followers or opposers since his teen-age,before he got revelation or preached islam...
among opposition, abu sufyan n abu jehal were the most worst enemies,abu jehal was killed during battle,n abu sufyan converted to islam later...
once a king of other nation asked abu sufyan the same question what u asked us,n he said we never found him lying,he always performed good deeds, before n after revelation..
abu jehal n abu sufyan both once said to Muhammad(pbuh) we will believe whatever u say,as we know u neve lied in ur whole life..
how can we not believe a guy like him,may God give us all ability to find truth n follow it(ameen)
2006-12-11 07:34:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Are these foreigners (note all of the pigeon english used) kidding us? Read the
Hadith and the Sira - then draw your conclusion - these answers appear to have been written by CAIR
2016-03-05 03:43:05 · answer #6 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he was known by his people by two nick names. the first one was Al-Sadik (the one who speaks the truth) and Al-Amin (the Trust).
his 1st wife is the one who asked for his hand, she was older than him by 15 years, he remained with her till she dies. never did he marry any other woman beside her even though it was a common practice in arabia to have more than one woman. he remained with one wife.
he free the slaves. the muslim followers used to buy slaves from the pagans and then give them their freedom.
he never did like the arabs by going to bar and drink alcoholic, he wasn't an alcoholic person.
he was honored by his people
2006-12-11 07:18:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
He was a very poetic Boxer
2006-12-11 07:10:12 · answer #8 · answered by uncle J 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Those that opposed him were killed so I think it would be safe to say they didn't like him very much.
Merry Christmas.
2006-12-11 07:10:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
Much has been written about the Prophet Muhammad (saas), from indepth biographies by Muslim scholars and non-Muslim researchers to sayings upon sayings of others. Muhammad ibnu Abdillah was born in Mecca in the year 569 CE. He earned his living as a trader and was known by his people as al-amin (the trustworthy one). When Muhammad (saas) reached the age of 40, the angel Gabriel came to him with revelations that established his prophethood. Muhammad (saas) was first ordered to instruct his immediate family on Islam, including his beloved wife Khadija, but eventually it was revealed to him that he should begin delivering the message to all of mankind. In the next 20 years of his life, he communicated the message of Allah to his people, and set an example for how each human being should lead her or his life. This is especially valuable since Muhammad (saas) is the last Prophet of Allah. In the year 632, the year of his death, the Prophet delivered his famous last sermon.
His manners and disposition
"By the grace of Allah, you are gentle towards the people; if you had been stern and ill-tempered, they would have dispersed from round about you" (translation of Qur'an 3:159)
About himself the prophet (pbuh) said
"Allah has sent me as an apostle so that I may demonstrate perfection of character, refinement of manners and loftiness of deportment." (Malik, Mawatta; Ahmed, Musnad; Mishkat)
By nature he was gentle and kind hearted, always inclined to be gracious and to overlook the faults of others. Politeness and courtesy, compassion and tenderness, simplicity and humility, sympathy and sincerity were some of the keynotes of his character. In the cause of right and justice he could be resolute and severe but more often than not, his severity was tempered with generosity. He had charming manners which won him the affection of his followers and secured their devotion. Though virtual king of Arabia and an apostle of Allah, he never assumed an air of superiority. Not that he had to conceal any such vein by practice and artifice: with fear of Allah, sincere humility was ingrained in his heart. He used to say,
"I am a Prophet of Allah but I do not know what will be my end." (Bukhari, Sahih Bukhari, Chapter "Al-Janaiz")
In one of his sermons calculated to instill the fear of Allah and the day of reckoning in the hearts of men, he said,
"O people of Quraish be prepared for the hereafter, I cannot save you from the punishment of Allah; O Bani Abd Manaf, I cannot save you from Allah; O Abbas, son of Abdul Mutalib, I cannot protect you either; O Fatima, daughter of Muhammad, even you I cannot save." (Sahahin)
He used to pray,
"O Allah! I am but a man. If I hurt any one in any manner, then forgive me and do not punish me." (Ahmed, Musnad, Vol. 6 pg. 103)
He always received people with courtesy and showed respect to older people and stated:
"To honor an old man is to show respect to Allah."
He would not deny courtesy even to wicked persons. It is stated that a person came to his house and asked permission for admission. The prophet (pbuh) remarked that he was not a good person but might be admitted. When he came in and while he remained in the house, he was shown full courtesy. When he left Aiysha (ra) said,
"You did not think well of this man, but you treated him so well."
The prophet (pbuh) replied,
"He is a bad person in the sight of Allah who does not behave courteously and people shun his company bacause of his bad manners." (Bukhari, Sahih Bukhari)
He was always the first to greet another and would not withdraw his hand from a handshake till the other man withdrew his. If one wanted to say something in his ears, he would not turn away till one had finished (Abu Dawud, Tirmizi). He did not like people to get up for him and used to say,
"Let him who likes people to stand up in his honour, he should seek a place in hell." (Abu Dawud, Kitabul Adab, Muhammadi Press, Delhi).
He would himself, however, stand up when any dignitary came to him. He had stood up to receive the wet nurse who had reared him in infancy and had spread his own sheet for her. His foster brother was given similar treatment. He avoided sitting at a prominent place in a gathering, so much so that people coming in had difficulty in spotting him and had to ask which was the Prophet (pbuh). Quite frequently uncouth bedouins accosted him in their own gruff and impolite manner but he never took offence. (Abu Dawud Kitabul Atama).
He used to visit the poorest of ailing persons and exhorted all muslims to do likewise (Bukhari, Sahih Bukhari, Chapter "Attendance on ailing persons"). He would sit with the humblest of persons saying that righteousness alone was the criterion of one's superiority over another. He invariably invited people be they slaves, servants or the poorest believers, to partake with him of his scanty meals (Tirmizi, Sunan Tirmizi).
Whenever he visited a person he would first greet him and then take his permission to enter the house. He advised the people to follow this etiquette and not to get annoyed if anyone declined to give permission, for it was quite likely the person concerned was busy otherwise and did not mean any disrespect (Ibid).
There was no type of household work too low or too undignified for him. Aiysha (ra) has stated,
"He always joined in household work and would at times mend his clothes, repair his shoes and sweep the floor. He would milk, tether, and feed his animals and do the household shopping." (Qazi Iyaz: Shifa; Bukhari, Sahih Bukhari, Chapter: Kitabul Adab)
He would not hesitate to do the menial work of others, particularly of orphans and widows (Nasi, Darmi). Once when there was no male member in the house of the companion Kabab Bin Arat who had gone to the battlefield, he used to go to his house daily and milk his cattle for the inhabitants (Ibn Saad Vol. 6, p 213).
2006-12-11 07:12:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋