Seerat-Un-Nabi MCQs 1-60
Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) born birth year is:
Explanation:This year is also known as 'Year of the Elephant' (Am-ul-Fil).
What was the name of the Hazrat Muhammad's (SAW) foster mother (Razai Maa)?
Hazrat Aminah (RA)
Hazrat Fatima (RA)
Hazrat Sawda (RA)
Hazrat Halima Saadia (RA)
How old were the Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) when his mother passed away?
2 years
4 years
8 years
6 years
Explanation:Hazrat Aminah (RA) passed away at Abwa while returning from Madinah.
Who took guardianship of the Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) after his grandfather died?
Abu Lahab
Hazrat Abbas (RA)
Hazrat Hamza (RA)
Hazrat Abu Talib
What was the title given to Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) due to his honesty?
Al-Faruq
Al-Siddiq
Al-Ghani
Al-Amin
Explanation:Al-Amin means 'The Trustworthy'.
At what age did Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) travel to Syria with Hazrat Abu Talib for trade?
Which war did the Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) participate in during his youth?
Badr
Ahzab
Uhud
Harb-ul-Fijar
Explanation:He only assisted by collecting arrows for his uncles.
What was the name of the peace treaty signed in the youth of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) to help the oppressed?
Mithaq-e-Madinah
Hudaibiya
Sulah-e-Makkah
Hilf-ul-Fuzul
What was the age of Hazrat Khadija (RA) when she married the Prophet (SAW)?
How many children did the Hazrat Muhmmad (SAW) have with Hazrat Khadija (RA)?
Explanation:They had 2 sons and 4 daughters.
Where did Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) receive the first revelation?
Mount Safa
Cave of Thaur
Mount Arafat
Cave of Hira
Who was the first woman to embrace Islam?
Hazrat Ayesha (RA)
Hazrat Fatima (RA)
Hazrat Sumayya (RA)
Hazrat Khadija (RA)
Who was the first child to embrace Islam?
Hazrat Zaid (RA)
Hazrat Hasan (RA)
Hazrat Hussain (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Explanation:He was roughly 10 years old at the time.
Who was the first slave (or freedman) to embrace Islam?
Hazrat Bilal (RA)
Hazrat Ammar (RA)
Hazrat Habab (RA)
Hazrat Zaid bin Harith (RA)
Explanation:Hazrat Zaid bin Harith (RA) is widely considered the first among freedmen.
For how many years did the Prophet (SAW) preach Islam secretly?
2 years
5 years
10 years
3 years
Which mountain did Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) climb to announce the message publicly?
Mount Uhud
Mount Marwa
Mount Sinai
Mount Safa
Which uncle openly opposed Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) at Mount Safa?
Hazrat Abu Talib
Hamza
Abbas
Abu Lahab
Explanation:Surah Al-Lahab was revealed regarding his opposition.
Which Sahabi's house was used as the center for secret preaching?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Arqam (RA)
Explanation:This place is known as Dar-e-Arqam.
Who was the first martyr of Islam?
Hazrat Hamza (RA)
Hazrat Yasir (RA)
Hazrat Bilal (RA)
Hazrat Sumayya (RA)
To which country did the first migration (Hijrah) of Muslims take place?
Madinah
Yemen
Syria
Habashah (Abyssinia)
How many Sahaba migrated in the first Hijrah to Habashah?
10 men, 4 women
15 men, 5 women
83 men, 18 women
12 men, 4 women
Who was the King of Habashah at the time of migration?
Hercules
Chosroes
Muqawqis
Najashi (Negus)
Which Surah did Hazrat Jafar (RA) recite in the court of Najashi?
Surah Al-Baqarah
Surah Yasin
Surah Al-Ikhlas
Surah Maryam
In which year of Prophethood did Hazrat Umar (RA) embrace Islam?
3rd year
5th year
8th year
6th year
The social boycott of Banu Hashim took place in which valley?
Wadi-e-Aqaba
Wadi-e-Hunain
Wadi-e-Qura
Shaib-e-Abi Talib
Explanation:The boycott lasted for 3 years.
'Aam ul Huzn (عام الحزن)' (Year of Sorrow) refers to the death of whom?
Hazrat Hamza (RA) & Hazrat Jafar (RA)
Hazrat Aminah (RA) & Hazrat Abdul Muttalib (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA) & Hazrat Fatima (RA)
Hazrat Khadija (RA) & Hazrat Abu Talib (RA)
The journey of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) to Taif took place in which year?
8th Nabvi
12th Nabvi
13th Nabvi
10th Nabvi
During the night journey (Isra or Shab-e-Miraaj), where did the Prophet (SAW) travel first?
Masjid Nabwi
Sidrat-ul-Muntaha
Bait-ul-Ma'mur
Masjid Al-Aqsa
Explanation:Isra is the journey from Makkah to Jerusalem.
What was the name of the animal the Prophet (SAW) rode during Miraj?
How many prayers were initially prescribed during Miraj?
What gift did the Prophet (SAW) bring back from Miraj?
Fasting
Zakat
Jihad
Five Daily Prayers
The First Pledge of Aqaba (Bai'at-e-Aqaba) took place with how many people?
Explanation:Twelve men (ten from the Khazraj tribe and two from the Aws tribe) from Yathrib met with the Prophet at a mountain pass (al-Aqaba) near Mina, outside Mecca.
Who was the first teacher of Islam sent to Madinah?
Hazrat Bilal (RA)
Hazrat Khalid (RA)
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Musab bin Umair (RA)
At the Second Pledge of Aqaba, how many people from Madinah were present?
Explanation:75 individuals (73 men and two women) traveled from Yathrib to secretly meet the Prophet.
Quraish met at which place to plot the assassination of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW)?
Dar-e-Arqam
Jabal-e-Noor
Mount Safa
Dar-un-Nadwa
Who slept in the Prophet’s (SAW) bed on the night of migration?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Zaid (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
In which cave did Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) and Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) hide during Hijrah?
Cave Hira
Cave Kahf
Cave Uhud
Cave Thaur
How many days did Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) and Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) stay in the Cave of Thaur?
Who tried to capture the Prophet (SAW) for a reward during Hijrah?
Abu Jahl
Ikrimah
Umayyah
Suraqa bin Malik
What was the first thing the Prophet (SAW) built upon reaching Quba?
A house
A well
A market
A Mosque
Who was the owner of the camel 'Qaswa'?
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
The Prophet (SAW)
Explanation:The Prophet (SAW) insisted on paying Hazrat Abu Bakr for it.
In which year did the Hijrah (Migration to Madinah) take place?
What was the original name of Madinah?
Whose house did Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) stay when He (SAW) first arrived in Madinah?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Saad (RA)
Hazrat Zaid (RA)
Hazrat Abu Ayyub Ansari (RA)
The Brotherhood (Muwakhat) was established between which two groups?
Quraish & Hawazin
Jews & Muslims
Aus & Khazraj
Muhajireen & Ansar
How many Jewish tribes lived in Madinah at the time of Hijrah?
Explanation:Banu Qaynuqa, Banu Nadir, and Banu Qurayza.
The Charter of Madinah (Misaaq-e-Madina) is considered the first _____.
Peace Treaty
War Declaration
Trade Agreement
Written Constitution
When was the change of Qibla (to Makkah) ordered?
In which Mosque did the change of Qibla occur?
Masjid-e-Nabwi
Masjid-e-Quba
Masjid-ul-Haram
Masjid-e-Qiblatain
When was Jihad made obligatory?
The Battle of Badr took place on which date of Ramadan?
Explanation:The Battle of Badr occurred on the 17th of Ramadan, in the second year of the Islamic Hijra (2 AH), which corresponds to March 13, 624 CE
How many Muslims fought in the Battle of Badr?
How many Non-believers were killed in the Battle of Badr?
Who was the leader of the Quraish in the Battle of Badr?
Abu Sufyan
Utbah
Walid
Abu Jahl
In which year did the Battle of Uhud take place? (A.H. means after Hijrat or simply Hijri)
How many archers were stationed at the mountain pass during Uhud?
'Lion of Allah' (Asadullah in Arabic) is a title of:
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Khalid (RA)
Hazrat Jafar (RA)
Hazrat Hamza (RA)
Explanation:Hazrat Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib, Prophet Muhammad (SAW)'s uncle, known for his fierce bravery and martyrdom
Who killed Hazrat Hamza (RA)?
Hind
Abu Sufyan
Ikrimah
Wahshi
How many of the Prophet's (SAW) teeth were martyred at Uhud?
Explanation:Usually cited as one (the Ruba'iyah), though some narrations vary.
Who was the leader of the hypocrites (Munafiqeen) in Madinah?
Abu Lahab
Musaylimah
Aswad Ansi
Abdullah bin Ubayy
Seerat-Un-Nabi MCQs 61-121
In which Hijri year did the Battle of Khandaq take place?
Explanation:It is also known as the Battle of Ahzab.
Who suggested digging a trench (khandaq) around Madinah?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Salman Farsi (RA)
The Treaty of Hudaibiya (Sulah-e-Hudaibiya) was signed in which year?
Explanation:It was a 10-year peace treaty.
Who represented the Quraish in signing the Treaty of Hudaibiya?
Abu Sufyan
Ikrimah
Khalid bin Waleed
Suhail bin Amr
'Bait-e-Rizwan' was taken to avenge the rumored death of whom?
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Zaid (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Which Surah refers to the Treaty of Hudaibiya as a 'Manifest Victory'?
Surah Al-Baqarah
Surah Al-Anfal
Surah Al-Ma'idah
Surah Al-Fath
When did the Prophet (SAW) send letters to Kings inviting them to Islam?
After Badr
After Conquest of Makkah
After Khyber
After Hudaibiya
In which year was the Ghazwa-e-Khyber fought?
Which Sahabi conquered the fort of 'Qamus' at Khyber?
Hazrat Khalid (RA)
Hazrat Saad (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Who tried to poison the Prophet (SAW) at Khyber?
Hind
Rayhana
Safiyyah
Zainab bint Al-Harith
Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (RA) embraced Islam after which event?
Battle of Badr
Battle of Uhud
Conquest of Makkah
Treaty of Hudaibiya
The Battle of Mutah was fought against which empire?
Persian
Abyssinian (Habashah)
Egyptian
Roman
Who was the first commander appointed for the Jang-e-Mutah?
Hazrat Jafar (RA)
Hazrat Abdullah (RA)
Hazrat Khalid (RA)
Hazrat Zaid bin Harith (RA)
During which battle did Hazrat Muhamamd (SAW) give the title 'Saifullah' to Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (RA)?
Which event led to the Conquest of Makkah?
Death of Abu Jahl
The Battle of Mutah
Migration
Breach of the Treaty of Hudaibiya
In which Hijri year was Makkah conquered?
7 A.H.
9 A.H.
10 A.H.
8 A.H.
How many Muslims participated in the Conquest of Makkah?
Who was the leader of the Quraish who embraced Islam just before the Conquest?
Abu Lahab
Walid bin Mugheera
Amr bin Hisham
Abu Sufyan
How many idols were in the Kaaba at the time of the Conquest?
Who was ordered to give the Adhan on the Kaaba after the Conquest?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Zaid (RA)
Hazrat Bilal (RA)
The Battle of Hunain was fought against which tribe?
Quraish
Banu Nadir
Banu Qaynuqa
Banu Hawazin
In which battle were Muslims in a huge majority but initially faced a setback?
Which was the last Ghazwa in which the Prophet (SAW) participated?
Explanation:It took place in 9 A.H. against the Romans.
Which Sahabi donated all his wealth for the Battle of Tabuk?
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Abdur Rahman (RA)
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA) earned the title 'Ghani' after donating heavily for which battle?
Badr
Uhud
Khandaq
Tabuk (Jaish-ul-Usra)
In which year did the Prophet (SAW) perform his only Hajj?
8 A.H.
9 A.H.
11 A.H.
10 A.H.
Explanation:This is known as Hajjat-ul-Wida.
Where did the Prophet (SAW) deliver his famous Last Sermon(Khutba Hajjat-ul-Wida)?
Cave Hira
Mina
Muzdalifah
Plain of Arafat
'No Arab has superiority over a non-Arab.' This is a quote from:
The Quran
Charter of Madinah
Treaty of Hudaibiya
Khutba Hajjat-ul-Wida
Who was the last Companion (Sahabi) to pass away?
Hazrat Anas (RA)
Hazrat Abdullah (RA)
Hazrat Hasan (RA)
Hazrat Abu Tufail (Amir bin Wathilah) (RA)
Explanation:Hazrat Abu Tufail was the last Sahabi to die (around 100-110 AH).
In which month did the Prophet (SAW) pass away?
Ramadan
Muharram
Rajab
Rabi-ul-Awwal
What was the age of the Prophet (SAW) at the time of his death?
The Prophet's (SAW) burial place is:
Jannat-ul-Baqi
Masjid-ul-Haram
Quba
Hazrat Aisha’s (RA) apartment
Explanation:The apartment is now inside Masjid-e-Nabwi.
Who performed the funeral prayer (Janaza) of the Prophet (SAW)?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Groups of Sahaba
Explanation:People came in small groups; no single Imam led the prayer.
How many times is the name 'Muhammad' mentioned in the Quran?
Explanation:The name 'Muhammad' is mentioned exactly four times in the Quran, specifically in Surahs Al-Imran (3:144), Al-Ahzab (33:40), Muhammad (47:2), and Al-Fath (48:29)
What was the name of the Prophet’s (SAW) famous sword?
Al-Qaswa
Duldul
Yafur
Zulfiqar
Explanation:The Prophet (SAW) had nine swords, the most famous being Zulfiqar, which he acquired at the Battle of Badr. Al-Qaswa was his camel, Duldul was his mule, and Yafur was his donkey.
Which Umm-ul-Momineen is also known as 'Umm-ul-Masakeen'?
Hazrat Aisha (RA)
Hazrat Sawda (RA)
Hazrat Hafsa (RA)
Hazrat Zainab bint Khuzaima (RA)
Who was last among Umm-ul-Momineen to pass away?
Hazrat Aisha (RA)
Hazrat Maimoona (RA)
Hazrat Safiyyah (RA)
Hazrat Umm Salama (RA)
Who is the first Muezzin of Islam?
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Hamza (RA)
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Bilal (RA)
Hazrat Muhammad's (SAW) foster sister name is ____.
Hazrat Fatima
Hazrat Ruqayyah
Hazrat Zainab
Hazrat Shaima
Which Sahabi is known as the 'Interpreter of the Quran'?
Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood (RA)
Hazrat Zaid (RA)
Hazrat Ubayy (RA)
Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (RA)
What was the total number of Ghazwat?
Hazrat Muhammad's (SAW) Grandfather's name is ____.
Hashim
Abd Manaf
Hazrat Abu Talib
Hazrat Abdul Muttalib
Who was the first martyr among men in Islam?
Hazrat Hamza (RA)
Hazrat Bilal (RA)
Hazrat Haris (RA)
Hazrat Yasir (RA)
Who was the scribe (writer) of the Treaty of Hudaibiya?
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
In which month was the Prophet (SAW) born?
Ramadan
Shawwal
Zil-Hajj
Rabi-ul-Awwal
How many years did the Prophet (SAW) live in Madinah?
The Charter of Madinah was signed between Muslims and whom?
Quraish
Persians
Romans
Jews
Who was the commander of the infidels in the Battle of Uhud?
Abu Jahl
Abu Lahab
Utbah
Abu Sufyan
The 'First Revelation' consisted of how many verses?
Which uncle did not embrace Islam but protected the Prophet (SAW)?
Hazrat Abbas
Hazrat Hamza
Abu Lahab
Hazrat Abu Talib
What was the name of the Prophet's (SAW) grandmother?
Atika
Hala
Barrah
Fatima bint Amr
Which Surah was the last to be revealed in its entirety?
Surah Al-Fatiha
Surah Al-Ikhlas
Surah Al-Baqarah
Surah An-Nasr
How many times did the Prophet (SAW) perform Umrah?
Which Sahabi's voice was equivalent to 1,000 men?
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Khalid (RA)
Hazrat Zubair (RA)
Hazrat Abu Talha (RA)
The 'Ghar-e-Thaur' is located on which mountain?
Jabal-e-Noor
Jabal-e-Uhud
Jabal-e-Arafat
Jabal-e-Thaur
Who was first to lead prayer in the absence of the Prophet (SAW)?
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) (During Final Illness)
Explanation:Blind Sahabi Hazrat Abdullah Ibn Umm Maktum (RA) also frequently led prayers during Ghazwat.
Which Sahabi was titled 'The Secret Keeper of the Prophet'?
Hazrat Zaid (RA)
Hazrat Abdullah (RA)
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (RA)
Hazrat Huzaifa bin Yaman (RA)
In which year was first Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated?
Color of the Prophet's (SAW) flag at the Conquest of Makkah?
Green
Red
Yellow
White/Black
How many years did the social boycott of Muslims last?
1 year
2 years
5 years
3 years
Which Sahabi is known as 'Zun-Noorain'?
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Usman (RA)
Explanation:Because he married two of the Prophet's (SAW) daughters.
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