INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

SOCIETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The nature of the society into which the prophet Muhammad was born was
A
An urban-based culture with small manufacturing.
B
A strictly disciplined military society.
C
An agricultural society dominated by warriors.
D
A society made up largely of nomads and merchants.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Muhammad was born into the most powerful tribe in Mecca, the Quraish, around 570 A.D. The power of the Quraish derived from their role as successful merchants. Several trade routes intersected at Mecca, allowing the Quraish to control trade along the west coast of Arabia, north to Syria, and south to Yemen.

Detailed explanation-2: -His honesty and integrity. The Prophet was a person whose honesty was common knowledge to those around him. In fact, his clansmen had officially titled him al-Amīn (the Trustworthy). Even when they persecuted him and rejected his message, they still trusted him with their most precious possessions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Muhammad was born into a powerful, Mecca family, and he was orphaned at age six. He was raised by teachings of his grandfather, and soon, Muhammad became a trader and he was married. He took great interest in religion and he prayed very often.

Detailed explanation-4: -Islam perceives society as an association, which is formed in accordance to the divine law with the purpose of harmonious and peaceful coexistence. The Divine revelation as contained in the al-Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) constitutes the foundation of social order in Islamic society.

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