Q. 1: Why did the Holy Prophet (PBUH) travel to Taif?
The brutality of the Quraysh of
Makkah compelled Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to set out for Taif.
Q. 2: How did the chiefs of Taif respond to the message?
The chiefs of Taif bluntly rejected
the message of Islam; one of them spoke curtly, another tried to maintain a
false dignity, and the third refused to listen to the message entirely.
Q. 3: What did the Holy Prophet (PBUH) say to the leaders?
Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) asked the
chiefs of Taif to keep their views to themselves so that other people might not
be misled.
Q. 4: How did the people of Taif treat the Prophet (PBUH)?
The people of Taif shouted and
clapped whenever Prophet Muhammad (SAW) started preaching the message of Islam.
They pelted him with stones, causing him to bleed heavily.
Q. 5: Who was Addas and what was his reaction?
Addas was a Christian from Naynawa
who recognized the prophethood of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and kissed his head,
hands, and feet.
Q. 6: What happened when the Prophet (PBUH) was injured?
Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) fell
unconscious when the people of Taif injured him severely during his preaching.
Q. 7: What does the Prophet's (PBUH) supplication (dua) reveal?
The prayer of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW)
demonstrates his humility, deep reliance on Allah, and spiritual strength.
Q. 8: Why did the Prophet (PBUH) refuse to curse the people?
As a paragon of mercy and forbearance, Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) hoped that Allah would bring forth from the descendants of Taif people who would worship Allah alone.
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