2. Learning Objectives:
1-To learn what the Prophet Muhammad focused on
after the treaty of Al-hudaybiyah.
2-To identify the nations that the Prophet invited to
Islam outside Arabia.
Learning Outcomes:
Understanding the value of sending the letters from
the Prophet Muhammad to the kings outside Arabia.
3. 1- What was the main course of action the Prophet took after AlHudaybiyah?
Spreading the wonderful message of Islam further afield. The prophet
sent his messengers to almost all major tribes in Arabia calling them
to Islam.
2- Name some of the tribes the Muslims invited to Islam in Arabia.
The Muslims invited the tribes of Sulaym, Bani Kaib and Juhaynah.
3- Name five of the nations that Prophet Muhammad contacted
outside Arabia.
The Roman Empire, Persia, Egypt, Abysinia and Oman.
4- Why did the prophet send his letters to the kings of other nations?
He wanted all nations to be aware of the good news of Islam.
4. 5- What was the response of the king of Persia?
What happened to him?
The king of Persia, Khusroe, tore the letter apart and
spoke badly about the Prophet, he also sent to his ally,
Bathan, the king of Yemen, to arrest Prophet Muhammad
and bring him to his palace in Shackles. When the Prophet
found out about what Khusroe did he sai, “ Oh Allah,
destroy his kingdom.” And this is exactly what happened.
Khusroe’s son revolted against his father, killed him and
became the ne king of Persia.
5. 6- What did the king of Egypt say and do after he received the
prophet’s letter?
The king of Egypt told Hatib that he and his people follow their own
religion. He promised to study the message of Islam and the Prophet
hood of Muhammad further. Then he placed the letter in a fancy box
made of ivory and wrote a nice letter to the prophet. He sent the
Prophet two respected ladies from among the Egyptians, some clothes
and a mule for him to ride.
7- King of Abyssinia gave the prophet the best response among other
kings. Explain.
King of Abyssinia and many of his bishops embraced Islam. And when
Amr Ibn Ummayah Ad-Damri, the prophet’s messenger, informed
Negus that Prophet Muhammad would like to have Ja’far and other
Muslims to come Madina. The king a kind letter to the Prophet and
provided the ships to transfer the Muslims from Abyssinia to Arabia.
6. 8- List some of the qualities of prophet Muhammad that Hercaulius
outlined to Abu Sufyan?
1- He belonged to a noble family.
2- Nobody else amongst Arabia had claimed to be a Prophet before
him.
3- He never lied.
4- None of his ancestors was a king.
5- It was the poor who followed him.
6- His followers were increasing.
7- He had ever broken his promise.
8- He put to trials and the final victory is for the prophet.
9- He ordered people to worship Allah alone and not to worship
others along with Him.
7. 9- What changed the opinions of people in and outside
Arabia about Islam?
The correspondence between the Muslims and the
various tribes and nations enabled Islam to be
introduced to many people in and outside Arabia.
