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| Life of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W |
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* When was the Prophet Muhammad (peace.be.upon.him..) born?
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He was born on Monday, 12th Rabi Al Awwal, , 571 AC .
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* Where was the Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) born?
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In Makkah
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* What is the name of the Prophet's father?
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Abdullah Ibn Abdul Muttalib.
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* What is the name of the Prophet's mother?
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Aminah Bint Wahhab Ibn Abd Manaf Ibn Zahrah.
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* When and where did his (prophet's) father die?
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He died in Makkah before Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) was born.
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* What is the name of the Prophet's grandfather?
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Abdul Muttalib.
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* What was his granfather's position?
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He was the chief of his clan Bani Hashim.
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* What is the Prophet's (p.b.u.h.) lineage up to his fifth ancestor?
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He is Muhammad Ibn Abdullah Ibn Abdul Muttalib Ibn Hashim Ibn Abd Manaf Ibn Qusai Ibn Kilab..
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* Who suckled the Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.)?
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First Thuyeba, the freed slave girl of his uncle Abdul Uzza known as Abu Lahab, then Haleema Bint Abu Dhuaib, best known as Haleema Al Sadiyah...
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* Who named the Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.)?
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Abdul Muttalib.
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* What did Muhammad's (p.b.u.h.) mother name him?
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Ahmad.
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* Why did she (the Prophet's mother) choose this name?
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Because she saw an angel in a dream calling the new-born baby Ahmad.
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* How old was Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) when his mother died?
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Six years old.
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* Where did his mother take him?
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She took him to Yathrib (Madinah) to visit her relatives.
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* Where did his mother die?
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On her way back to Makkah, she died at Abwa and was buried there.
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* Who brought Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) back to Makkah?
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His father's slave girl, Umm Aiman (May Allah be pleased with her).
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* Who took the charge of his care?
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His grandfather Abdul Muttalib.
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* How long did The Prophet's grandfather take care of the Prophet Muhammad?
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For two years.
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* How was his (Abdul Muttalib's) behavior with Muhammad (p.b.u.h.)?
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He loved him very much and preferred him to his own sons.
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* What did Abdul Muttalib foretell about his grandson?
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That he would hold a prestigious position.
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* Who took care of the Prophet (p.b.u.h.) after the death of Abdul Muttalib?
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His uncle Abu Talib.
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* How old was Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) when his grand father Abdul Muttalib died?
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About eight years old.
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* When did Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) travel to Syria and with whom?
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He went to Syria with his uncle Abu Talib when he was twelve years old.
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* Who was Khadijah (May Allah be pleased with her)?
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She was a wealthy merchant of Makkah.
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* Why did she (Khadijah) want to marry Muhammad (p..b.u.h.)?
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Because of his truthfulness and good conduct.
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* When did she (Khadijah) marry Muhammad (p.b.u.h..)?
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When she was 40 years old.
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* How old was Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) at the time of the marriage?
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He was 25.
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* What did he (the Prophet) give her (Khadijah) as Mahr (dowry)?
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Twenty camels.
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* Was Khadijah (May Allah be pleased with her) a widow?
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Yes. The Prophet (p.b.u.h.) was her third husband.
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* How was Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) known in the society?
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He was known as Al Ameen (trustworthy) and Al Sadiq (truthful).
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* Did he get any sort of education?
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No, he didnt get any formal education from the society, rather he was taught by Almighty Allah.
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* What should one say when the Prophet's (p.b.u.h.) name is mentioned?
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One should say sallal-laahu Alaihi wasallam S.A.W (May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).
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* How many times is the name of Muhammad mentioned in the Holy Quran?
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Four times.
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* What are the names of the Prophet's (p.b.u.h.) uncles?
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They are: Harith, Zubair, Abu Talib, Hamzah (May Allah be pleased with him), Abu Lahab, Ghidaq, Maqwam, Safar and Abbas (May Allah be pleased with him).
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* Did his uncle Abu Talib accept Islam?
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No, he died a polytheist.
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* In the New Testament by what name was the Prophet (p.b.u.h.) mentioned?
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By the name of Paraclete.
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* What is Kabah?
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It is the oldest house of worship on the earth.
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* Who built it?
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The Prophet Ibrahim and his son Ismael (May Allah be pleased with them).
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* How did Quraish arrange rebuilding of Kabah?
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They divided the work among various tribes. Each tribe was responsible for rebuilding a part of it.
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* Who laid the stones?
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A Byzantine mason called Baqum.
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* Where did the Prophet (p.b.u.h.) go into seclusion?
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To the Cave of Hira ..
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* What was the fist stage of the revelation?
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True dreams.
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* When did the first revelation come down to him?
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On Monday, 21st of Ramadan, at night (August 10th, 610 AC ). He was forty years then.
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* Who brought it?
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Jibrael.
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* Who were the first to embrace Islam?
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Four persons: Khadijah his wife, Zaid Ibn Haritha his freed slave, Ali Ibn Abi Talib his cousin and Abu Bakr his friend (May Allah be pleased with them).
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* Who accepted Islam at the instance of Abu Bakr (May Allah be pleased with him)?
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Uthman Ibn Affan, Zubair Ibn Awwam, Abdur Rahman Ibn Awf, Sad Ibn Abi Waqqaas, Talha Ibn Ubaidullah and Saeed Ibn Zaid (Umar's son-in-law) (May Allah be pleased with them).
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* Who were the ladies to accept Islam at first?
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Abbas's wife Ummaul Fadl, Abu Bakr's wife Asma Bint Umais, his daughter Asma Bint Abi Bakr and Fatimah Bint Al Khattab Umar's sister (May Allah be pleased with them).
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* How was the Dawah done in the beginning?
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It was done in secret.
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* How many people embraced Islam in the early stage?
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About forty.
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* How many years did the call in secret continue?
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For three years.
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* During this period, where would the Muslims gather secretly?
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They would gather secretly in the house of a Muslim called Arqam to learn about Islam and the revelations sent down to the Prophet (p.b.u.h.).
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* When did the Prophet (p.b.u.h.) start to preach Islam openly?
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After three years when he received the revelation to that effect.
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* What was the impact of his public preaching?
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The people accepted Islam increasingly.
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* What was the main miracle of the Prophet (p.b.u..h.)?
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The Holy Quran.
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* Who was Abu Jahl?
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One of the Prophet's (p.b.u.h.) uncles.
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* Name some of the disbelievers of Makkah who supported the Prophet (p.b.u.h.), but did not embrace Islam until the end.
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Abu Talib, Mutim Ibn Adi and Abul Bukhtari.
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* How long did Abu Talib protect the Prophet (p.b..u.h)?
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For 42 years â€" from the Prophet's childhood until he himself died.
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* Who was Mutim Ibn Adi?
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A chief of Makkah.
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* When did he (Mutim Ibn Adi) give protection to the Prophet (p.b.u.h...)?
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When the Prophet (p.b.u.h.) returned from Taif and wanted to enter Makkah.
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* When did he (Mutim Ibn Adi) die?
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He was killed in the Battle of Badr.
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* Who was Abul Bukhtari?
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He was a poet.
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* How did he (Abul Bukhtari) support the Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.)?
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He spoke out against the social boycott.
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* What lead the Muslims to emigrate to Abyssinia ?
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Their growing persecution at the hands of Quraish.
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* Which Surah lead to this emigration?
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Surah Az Zumar.
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* When was Abul Bukhtari killed?
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In the battle of Badr.
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* Who was then the King of Abyssinia ?
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The King of Abyssinia, known as Najjashi (the Negus), during the time of the Prophet (p.b.u..h.) was As'hama.
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* When did the first group of Mus lims leave for Abyssinia ?
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In Rajab, in the fifth year of Prophethood.
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* How many persons were there in the group?
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12 men and 4 women.
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* How were the emigrants received in Abyssinia ?
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They were received warmly and hospitably.
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* When did the second group of emigrants leave for Abyssinia ?
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In the fifth year of Prophethood.
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* How many people formed the group?
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83 men and 18 women.
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* Name a prominent companion included in this group.
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Ja'far Ibn Abi Talib (May Allah be pleased with him).
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* What did Quraish do?
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They despatched two envoys to Abyssinia to demand the extradition of the emigrants.
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* How did the King respond?
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He refused to extradite the Muslims and assured them of his full protection.
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* When did Umar (May Allah be pleased with him) accept Islam?
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At the age of 27..
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* Who was Bilal Ibn Rabah (May Allah be pleased with him)?
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He was a slave of Umayyah Ibn Khalaf.
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* What was his (Bilal Ibn Rabah's) origin?
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He was of Abyssinian decent.
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* What was the name of Bilal's mother?
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Hamama.
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* Who was Yaser (May Allah be pleased with him)?
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He was a slave of Abu Jahl.
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* Who was Sumayyah (May Allah be pleased with her)?
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She was Yaser's (a slave of Abu Jahl) wife.
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* Who was Ammar (May Allah be pleased with him)?
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He was Yaser and Sumayyah's only son.
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* Who was Ali (May Allah be pleased with him)?
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He was the son of Abu Talib and cousin of the Prophet (p.b.u.h.)..
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* When did Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) accept Islam?
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When he was 19.
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* Who was Abu Bakr's father (May Allah be pleased with him) and did he accept Islam?
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He was Uthman (May Allah be pleased with him) (Abu Quhafah). Yes, he accepted Islam during the Conquest of Makkah.
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