Why was he ordered to wait for such a long time?

Why was he ordered to wait for such a long time? It was because Allah wanted the people of Arabia to see his character, truth, honesty, so that when he claimed that he was sent from Allah nobody could say (God forbid) was an untrustworthy person or an imposter. In fact, the people of Mecca accused him of being a poet, a sorcerer or a bewitched man; but never could they accuse him of being untrustworthy. Even as they were planning to kill him, they used to keep their valuables with him in trust.

This trust and faith could not have been manifested had the Holy Prophet announced his Prophethood in his earlier life. Q. 28: When we mention the apostle's name, Muhammad, we say (S.A.W.W.) Why? What does it mean? A. (S.A.W.W.) after the name of the Holy Prophet is the abbreviation of "Sallallahu Alayhi wa Aalihi wa Sallam".

It means, "May Allah Bestow His Mercy, Grace and Peace upon him (Muhammad) and his progeny" The Muslims say it in compliance with the command of Allah :-"Verily, Allah Bestows His Grace upon the Prophet and His angels pray for him; O ye who believe send ye blessings on him and salute him as is the proper way" (Qur'an; Sura 33, Ayat 56). And the addition of "wa Aalihi" (and upon his progeny) is in accordance with the command of the Holy Prophet who said: "Do not send on me an incomplete salawaat".

The companions asked: "What is the incomplete salawaat, O Messenger of Allah!" The Holy Prophet said "It is incomplete to say "O Allah Bless Muhammad" and then to stop. Nay, you should say: "O Allah Bless Muhammad and his Progeny". (Jawahirul-Iqdain; As-Sawaiqul-Muhriqua) Q.29: Had the any other names as we read in Christians' Bible that Jesus had other names as Christ, etc.? A. Yes, He was referred to as "Ahmad" in his lifetime.

And according to an authentic Hadith, he said: "I have five names, I am Muhammad, I am Ahmad, I am Hashir, I am Mahi, and I am Aaquib." Also, he is referred to as "Mustafa" (the chosen one). Q. 30: How many wives Prophet What are their names, if any? Muhammad had besides Khadija? A. The Holy Prophet did not marry any other woman in the life time of Khadija. After her death, he married 12 wives, nine of whom were alive at the time of his death.

Their names were (1) Sauda (2) Aaisha (3) Umme Salma (4) Zainab binti Jahash (5) Safiyya (6) Hafsa (7) Maimuna (8) Zainab Ummul Masakin and (9) Umme Habiba. Previous…