Chapter 2

Prophet Muhammad (1)

A. Reading
The Arab people were invited by Muhammad to accept Islam. Some responded
favorably, but most of them rejected Islam. They also turned against him. In 622 A.D.,
Muhammad migrated to Medina. In Medina he was accepted as a leader of Islamic State.
There he established the foundations of the relation among Muslim people and between
Muslim and non-Muslim people in general.
The Islamic calendar began from the time of migration. Migration in Arabic is
hijrah. In Mecca he tried to establish belief in one God among Arabic people. In Medina he
tried to establish a social life among many different people. Muhammad continued to
preach Islam in Medina. He worked with unmatched patience and great wisdom.
A short time after his death, the message of Islam spread to most parts of the
world. Islam contributes to world history. It also contributes to civilization and scientific
development.

1. Vocabulary

To invite = mengajak
To accept = menerima
To respond = menjawab/menanggapi
Migrate = pindah
To reject = menolak
Favorably = dengan senang
To turn against = melawan
To contribute = memberi sumbangan
Wisdom = kebijaksanaan

2. Answer the following questions

1. Did Arab people accept Islam?
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2. When did Muhammad migrate to Medina?
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3. Why did he migrate?
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4. How was Muhammad accepted in Medina?
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5. What did the prophet do in Medina?
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 6. When did the Islamic calendar begin?
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7. What did he do during the Meccan period?
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8. How did Muhammad preach Islam in Medina?
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9. How did Islam spread after his death?
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10. What is the Islamic contribution to the world?
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3. Fill in the blanks with the words from the text.

1. The students study …………….. in order to get good score.
2. A man who …………….. Islam is known as Muslim
3. The Academic …………….. begins in July each year
4. In modern era we have to develop …………….. and technology
5. Every Muslim has a responsibility to …………….. Islam
6. Do you …………….. in God?
7. Arman is appointed as a new ……………..
8. In the summer some birds will …………….. to another place

B. Grammar Review

Use of Passive
Passive voice is used when the focus is on the action. It is not important or not
known; however, who or what is performing the action.
Here are the examples:
The Arab people were invited to accept Islam
He was accepted as the leader of Muslim society

1. See how the sentences are formed.

Muhammad invited the Arab people to accept Islam

The Arab people were invited to accept Islam

2. Put the sentences into passive voice.

1. He invited us to his wedding party.

2. They wrote their names on the board
3. Endah (didn’t open) her book
4. Arman drew a picture
5. I printed the documents twice