WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -According to Muslim tradition, Muhammad’s wife Khadija was the first to believe he was a prophet. She was followed by Muhammad’s ten-year-old cousin Ali ibn Abi Talib, close friend Abu Bakr, and adopted son Zaid. Around 613, Muhammad began to preach to the public.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first converts to Islam at the time of Muhammad were: Khadija bint Khuwaylid-First person to convert and first free female convert. Ali ibn Abi Talib-First free male child in Muhammad’s family to convert. Zayd ibn Harithah-First freed slave male convert.

Detailed explanation-3: -Followers of Islam are called Muslims. Muslims are monotheistic and worship one, all-knowing God, who in Arabic is known as Allah.