WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Prophet Muhammad had knowledge about life beyond Mecca because he was
A
a merchant and did business with foreign merchants
B
well-read and educated as a Muslim scholar
C
a judge who settled disputes
D
a traveling scholar who went from city to city teaching
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Muhammad, the prophet of Islam, was born in Mecca around the year 570. Orphaned before he had reached the age of six, he was raised under the protection of his uncle Abu Talib. Muhammad began working as a merchant and became known for his trustworthiness.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -In his twenties, Muhammad began working as a merchant and soon married his employer, a rich woman named Khadijah. Over the next 20 years he became a wealthy and respected trader, traveling throughout the Middle East.

Detailed explanation-4: -In his teens he sometimes traveled with Abu Talib, who was a merchant, accompanying caravans to trade centers. On at least one occasion, he is said to have traveled as far north as Syria. Older merchants recognized his character and nicknamed him El–Amin, the one you can trust.

Detailed explanation-5: -The holy Prophet first business trip The first of the Prophet’s business trips was to Syria at the age of twelve with his uncle Abu Talib. During this journey, he met a monk named Bahira at a place in Syria called Basra.

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