1. Islamic Studies Courses In Chabot, Ohlone, Mission, and De Anza Colleges Designed and taught by Hafiz M. K. Siddiqi, Ph.D. Important aspects of life of Prophet Muhammad pbuh

2. Important stories and events: Vow of Abdul-Muttalib. Vow of Abdul-Muttalib. The Companions of Elephant. The Companions of Elephant. Task to find Zamzam Task to find Zamzam Birth of the Prophet Muhammad pbuh, in 12 th Rabi’ul-Awwal, 53 BH, (20 th April 571C.E.). Birth of the Prophet Muhammad pbuh, in 12 th Rabi’ul-Awwal, 53 BH, (20 th April 571C.E.). Reconstruction of Kaba and dispute between the leaders of Mecca over Black Stone. Reconstruction of Kaba and dispute between the leaders of Mecca over Black Stone. The Hijrah: Migration to Madina. The Hijrah: Migration to Madina.

3. Building of Prophet’s Mosque Building of Prophet’s Mosque Act of brotherhood Act of brotherhood Pledges of peace Pledges of peace Constitution of Madina Constitution of Madina Battle of Badr Battle of Badr Battle of ‘Uhad Battle of ‘Uhad Truce of Hudaibiyyah Truce of Hudaibiyyah Conquest of Mecca Conquest of Mecca Death and burial Death and burial

4. By the grace of Allah, you are gentle towards the people; if you had been stern and ill-tempered, they would have dispersed from round about you" [Qur'an 3:159] By the grace of Allah, you are gentle towards the people; if you had been stern and ill-tempered, they would have dispersed from round about you" [Qur'an 3:159] About himself the Prophet (pbuh) said: "Allah has sent me as an apostle so that I may demonstrate perfection of character, refinement of manners and loftiness of deportment (Behavior)." [Muwatta; Musnad; Mishkat] About himself the Prophet (pbuh) said: "Allah has sent me as an apostle so that I may demonstrate perfection of character, refinement of manners and loftiness of deportment (Behavior)." [Muwatta; Musnad; Mishkat]

5. By nature he was gentle and kind hearted always inclined to be gracious and to overlook the faults of others. Politeness and courtesy, compassion and tenderness, simplicity and humility, sympathy and sincerity were some of the keynotes of his character. In the cause of right and justice he could be resolute and severe but more often than not, his severity was tempered with generosity.

6. He had charming manners which won him the affection of his followers and secured their devotion. Though virtual king of Arabia and an apostle of Allah, he never assumed an air of superiority. His love for Allah and fear of displeasure of Allah, Resulted in sincere humility, love for Allah’s Creations and purity of his heart. He used to say,

7. I am a Prophet of Allah but I do not know what will be my end." [Sahih Bukhari] I am a Prophet of Allah but I do not know what will be my end." [Sahih Bukhari] In one of his sermons calculated to instil the fear of (displeasure of) Allah and the day of reckoning in the hearts of men, he said, In one of his sermons calculated to instil the fear of (displeasure of) Allah and the day of reckoning in the hearts of men, he said, "O people of Quraish be prepared for the hereafter, I cannot save you from the punishment of Allah; O Bani Abd Manaf, I cannot save you from Allah; O Abbas, son of Abdul Mutalib, I cannot protect you either; O Fatima, daughter of Muhammad, even you I cannot save." [Bukhari and Muslim] "O people of Quraish be prepared for the hereafter, I cannot save you from the punishment of Allah; O Bani Abd Manaf, I cannot save you from Allah; O Abbas, son of Abdul Mutalib, I cannot protect you either; O Fatima, daughter of Muhammad, even you I cannot save." [Bukhari and Muslim]

8. There was no type of household work too low or too undignified for him. Ayisha (RA) has stated, "He always joined in household work and would at times mend his clothes, repair his shoes and sweep the floor. He would milk, tether, and feed his animals and do the household shopping. There was no type of household work too low or too undignified for him. Ayisha (RA) has stated, "He always joined in household work and would at times mend his clothes, repair his shoes and sweep the floor. He would milk, tether, and feed his animals and do the household shopping. [Qazi Iyaz: Shifa; Sahih Bukhari] [Qazi Iyaz: Shifa; Sahih Bukhari]

9. References:21/105-107, 3/123-126, 144-148, 105/1-5, 48/1-5, 8-10, 18, 27, 2/125-129,22/26/29,33/39-47, 36/1-6, 20/1-8