Authorship The title of the book comes from its writer‚ Amos. Amos is the first prophet whose name also serves as the title of the corresponding biblical book in which his story is found. The prophet’s name means “burden-bearer” or “load-carrier.” He was unassuming‚ but bold and fearless when called to bear witness against the evils of his day. He was not known for his sympathy or warmth‚ but for his sense of justice and pride. Amos’ hometown was Tekoa a village in Judah‚ about ten miles
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Early Life of the Prophet Muhammad (whose name means "highly praised") was born in Mecca in 570 AD. His father died shortly before his birth‚ and he lost his mother at the age of six. The young orphan was then raised mostly by his uncle‚ as a young man‚ Muhammad worked as a camel driver between Syria and Arabia. Soon he established a career managing caravans for merchants. Through his travel first with his uncle and later in his career‚ Muhammad came into contact with people of many nationalities
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the Minor Prophets. These prophets provided insight on many issues the Jews were facing. All of the prophets had the same ideas of a warning of impending judgment because of the nations’ sinfulness‚ the coming judgment‚ a call for repentance‚ and a promise of future deliverance of God’s grace. Idolatry‚ social injustice and religious ritualism are three issues that the prophets emphasized on in their teachings and can be inspired in the minds and hearts of believers today. The prophets’ teachings
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HAZRAT MUHAMMAD (SAW) PROPHET MUHAMMAD (SAW) • Holy Prophet was born in 571 A.D 22nd April. • Father’s name‚ Hazat Abdullah. • Mother’ Name‚ Hazrat Amna. • Maternal Grand Father’s name Wahib bins Abdul Munnaf. • Maternal Grandmother‚ Batarah. • Real name of Abdu Mutalib was Shaba. • Grandmother name‚ Fatima. • 10 is the number of Uncles and 6 aunts. • Prophet journeyed to Syria with Abu Talib at 12 years. • At 25 Prophet married to Hazrat Khadija. • Hazrat Khadija accepted Islam
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Studies (PHIL 223) Study Guide Old Testament Prophets Carol Swain Lewis‚ Ph.D.‚ Instructor God’s Messengers From the beginning‚ prophets were known as spokesmen for God. In other words‚ the purpose for a prophet was to speak God’s words to the Israelites. Sometimes God’s message for his people was a call to repent and return to God’s ways‚ and sometimes a prophet foretold future events. Regardless‚ when a prophet‚ the evangelist of his day‚ appeared‚ the message was almost
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A prophet means a messenger of God to mankind. The mission of a prophet’s life is to spread the Word of God. The total number of such prophets is one lac and twenty four thousand. The Prophet of Islam (Peace be upon him) was the last messenger of God to the whole world. The Holy Prophet was born in Arabia‘ in 571 A. D. He was named Muhammad (Peace be upon him). The Arabs were a race of wild tribes. They led a cruel life. They burried their newly-born daughters alive. They ill-treated women
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Life in MAKKAH Ancestors: The holy prophet was a direct descendant of hazrat ismail. Quraish was the descendant of hazrat ismail and quraish’s descendant‚ qussai had the custody to hold the key of kaaba. Hashim who was qussai’s grandson who was very famous at that time and was the most rich among qussai’s descendants. He traded with foreign countries. Abdul muttalib was very prominent among the quraish because of 3 things: the restoration of the fountain of zam zam; the dialougue with abrahah;
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The Prophets by Abraham Heschel is a fascinating book which aims to understand the prophet by studying and evaluating the totality of his consciousness‚ in his relation not only to God‚ but also to man. According to Heschel the prophets purpose was to convey the very pathos of God‚ yet throughout each prophetic book the imprint or voice of the author is still felt (p. xxii). For these men prophecy was not just something that they did from time to time‚ it was a way of life and part of their very
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Multiple Choices 1. Who was prophet’s Yusuf’s brother? a) Prophet Yunus b) Prophet Yaqub c) Prophet Ismail 2. Prophet Yusuf had a dream that e sun‚ the moon and ..............bowed to him a) 11 clouds b) 11 stars c) 11 planets 3. Why did his brothers hate him? a) He annoyed them b) They were jealous c) They were afraid of him 4. What did they do to Prophet Yusuf when they took him hunting? a) Threw him in the ocean b) Threw him in a well c) Locked him in a tower 5. What it h brother
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PROPHET MOHAMMAD’S MANNER OF PERFORMING PRAYERS (May peace and blessings of Allah be on him) By His Eminence SHEIKH ABDUL AZIZ IBN ABDULLAH IBN BAZ All praise be to Allah alone‚ and may His peace and blessings be upon His messenger and bondsman our Prophet Mohammed‚ his family and his companions. The objective of this concise pamphlet is to explain how prophet Mohammed (Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to perform his prayers. I would like to present this explanation to every male
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