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Muhammad’s Family

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Ruth

It helps to know a little bit of background on Muhammad’s clan and tribe, because the shape of these family structures were extremely important to the way Islam developed. In the entry on Mecca, you read that his tribe, the … Continue reading →

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Origins of Mecca

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Ruth

At the time Mohammad was born there, Mecca was a central place for polytheistic worship. We don’t have much to go on, for its history. The Quran suggests a faith-based account of Mecca’s history. The story begins with Abraham’s having … Continue reading →

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