Lecture 1: Historical, Geographical, and Cultural Context

Dr. Maher Hathout Time: 55 minutes 35 seconds

Why was Arabia chosen as the location of for the birth of the Prophet and why was Arabic the language of the Quran? Who was Muhammad before the revelation? Dr. Hathout examines these questions and also takes a look at the traditions, religion, and history of the Arabs before Islam.

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