RLG100Y1 Study Guide - Final Guide: Eid Al-Fitr, Iftar, Rakat
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Muhammed 570 (pbuh) will be referred by m. The city of mecca where m was born was dominated mainly by the quraysh tribe but it was open to a broad range of cultural and religious influences (judaism + christianity). Polytheistic idols were in the kaba and the quraysh was respected because they were quazi warriors. He his describes as contemplative, honest, and a mild- mannered man. Once a year during the month of ramadhan, m spent days in seclusion in a cave in mount hira, during one of those retreats, he received the call to prophethood and the first revelation of quran. Angel gabriel appears to him and commands him to recites the shahada but the prophet exclaims that he cannot read or write. Shivering with fear, he ran some and asked people to take care of him. Khadija"s uncle said that m is a prophet and it is his mission to preach.
