HIST 1112 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Zakat, Hajj, Interjection
Document Summary
Became the manager of one of the most powerful camel caravans of mecca at the time. She owned her own company and was relatively well established socially and economically. As muhammad begins to have his visions, khadija was the first to believe in him. 2 male children pass at an early age. While in deep meditation, muhammad is commanded by the angel gabriel to tell the people of god"s vision. Group of people that believed in the preaching of muhammad (began to rapidly grow) Jews do not recognize him as prophet (resist): First battle - a victory for muhammad and the muslim community. Second battle - an arguable tie (somewhat victory for muhammad as he does not perish in battle) Declares ka"ba a sacred site - house of god and only one god. His encyclopedia served as the textbook for students for many generations. One of the greatest historians to come from the middle east.
