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1 : What type of competition was held at Ukaz?

Competition at Ukaz
A poetical competition was held at Ukaz every year. It shows the love of Arabs for poetry and literature.

2 : At what age did Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W.W.) start spending time in solitude and meditation in the cave of Hire?

In the Cave of Hira
He (S.A.W.W.) started spending time there at the age of thirty-eight. He used to spend his time in the rememberance of Allah.

3 : Why did pagan Arabs send a delegation to the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) to stop the Rasoolullah (S.A.W.W.) from preaching?

Delegation of Pagan Arabs
They thought that preaching of Islam was a threat for their dominance in the society. That’s why they were mounting pressure through the delegation.

4 : What did Michael H. Hart say about the Rasoolullah (S.A.W.W.)?

View of Michael H. Hart
He was of the view that the Rasoolullah (S.A.W.W.) played a key role in spreading Islam and in expansion of Arab empire. He (S.A.W.W.) was the most influential political leader of all tine.

5 : How much the geographical description of Makkah Mukarramah influence the reader’s understanding of its historical and cultural importance?

Description of Makkah
The reader think of Makkah as beautiful desert area. Culturally, it was rich in art and literature. Moreover, description of land and eloquence of Arabs fascinate us.

6 : What does the emphasis on the Arabs’ memory and eloquence suggest about their culture before Islam?

Culture of Arabs
It suggests that they were remarkable in oral tradition and poetry before Islam. They were proud of their rich language.

7 : What is the importance of the anecdote about Hammad and Caliph Walid Bin Yazid?

Art and Literature in Arabs
It emphasizes the Arabs’ proficiency over art and literature. It also amplifies the vastness of Arabic language.

8 : What parallels can you draw between the state of civilization described here and other historical periods of decline and renewal?

Revival of Civilizations
Almost every civilization goes through such transformation phases after chaos. The western civilization went through renaissance, reformation and enlightenment after the fall of the Roman Empire.

9 : What challenges did the Rasoolullah (S.A.W.W.) face inn proclamation of Oneness of Allah and the unity of mankind?

Challenges for Rasoolullah (S.A.W.W.)
The Rasoolullah (S.A.W.W.) faced the resistance from evils of the society and pressure from the pagan Arabs.

10 : In what ways did the Rasoolullah (S.A.W.W.) elevate the mankind to a higher level in both spiritual and worldly domains?

Uplifting of Mankind
The Rasoolullah (S.A.W.W.) transformed mankind through teachings of Islam. He (S.A.W.W.) also eradicated the societal evils that uplifted them in spiritual and worldly domains.

11 : How does the final Quranic verse encapsulate the role and mission of the Rasoolullah (S.A.W.W.)?

The Final Quranic Verse
The very Quranic very beautifully sums up the key roles of the Rasoolullah (S.A.W.W.) as the witness, the bearer of good news, the warner and the guider towards the light of faith.

12 : How does the author view the pre-Islamic Arabs? Write down the examples and the evidence supporting your inferences.

Pre-Islamic Arabs
The author views them as remarkable in oral tradition, eloquence and poetry before Islam. He also features them stanch and rigid in their religious affairs.