Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad: Makkan Period

Early Life

100

What was the famous title given to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by the people of Makkah before prophethood because of his extreme honesty and trustworthiness?

A) 

As-Sayyid

B) 

Al-Amin

C) 

Al-Hakim

D) 

Al-Kareem

What is Al Amin- "The Trustworthy," a title even his enemies used for him.

200

Who lovingly took care of and raised young Muhammad (PBUH) after the passing of his grandfather, Abdul Muttalib?

A) 

Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib

B) 

Uthman ibn Affan

C) 

Abbas ibn Abdul Muttalib

D) 

Abu Talib

Who is: Abu Talib took his nephew into his home and protected him for many years.

300

To which prominent clan within the tribe of Quraysh did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) belong?

A) 

Banu Hashim

B) 

Banu Umayyah

C) 

Banu Makhzum

D) 

Banu Asad

What is the honorable clan of Banu Hashim.

400

Before prophethood, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) participated in a famous alliance formed in Makkah to protect the weak and uphold justice. What was it called?

A) 

Treaty of Hudaybiyyah

B) 

Pledge of Aqabah

C) 

Hilf al-Fudul

D) 

Constitution of Madinah

Hilf al-Fudul was a noble pact of justice that the Prophet (PBUH) praised even after Islam.

500

What was the name of the Christian monk who recognized the signs of future prophethood in young Muhammad when he accompanied his uncle on a trading caravan to Syria?

A) 

Nestor

B) 

Waraqah

C) 

Negus

D) 

Bahira

D) Bahira

• Explanation: Correct! Bahira the monk spotted signs like shading clouds over young Muhammad and warned Abu Talib to protect him.

First Revelation

100

In which famous cave outside of Makkah did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) spend time in seclusion and receive the first revelation?

A) 

Cave of Thawr

B) 

Cave of Hira

C) 

Mount Sinai

D) 

Jabal al-Rahmah

B) Cave of Hira

• Explanation: Correct! The Cave of Hira on Jabal an-Nur is where the first verses of the Quran were revealed.

200

Which angel was sent by Allah to deliver the revelation to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the Cave of Hira?

A) 

Mikail

B) 

Israfil

C) 

Jibril

D) 

Malik

C) Jibril

• Explanation: Correct! Angel Jibril (Gabriel) is the archangel responsible for bringing revelation from Allah to the prophets.

300

What were the very first words of the Quran revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Surah Al-Alaq?

A) 

Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim

B) 

Qum fa-andhir

C) 

Al-Hamdulillah

D) 

Iqra

D) Iqra

• Explanation: Correct! "Iqra" means "Read!"—the magnificent opening command of the first revelation.

400

After the first terrifying experience in the cave, Khadijah (RA) comforted the Prophet (PBUH) and took him to visit her wise cousin who had knowledge of previous scriptures. What was his name?

A) 

Waraqah ibn Nawfal

B) 

Abu Bakr as-Siddiq

C) 

Uthman ibn Maz'un

D) 

Zayd ibn Harithah

C) He recognized it as the Namus (Angel Jibril) and predicted his people would drive him out.

• Explanation: Correct! Waraqah knew the signs and said he wished he would be young enough to support him when his people exiled him.

500

How did Waraqah ibn Nawfal react when he heard the Prophet's account of what happened in the Cave of Hira?

A) 

He told him it was just a bad dream and advised him to ignore it.

B) 

He laughed and accused him of seeking attention.

C) 

He recognized it as the Namus (Angel Jibril) and predicted his people would drive him out.

D) 

He advised the Prophet to consult the leaders of Quraysh for approval.

A) Waraqah ibn Nawfal

• Explanation: Correct! Waraqah confirmed that this was the great angel who came to Moses and foretold the hardships ahead.

Public Call

100

Which uncle of the Prophet (PBUH) vehemently opposed Islam, mocked the public call at Mount Safa, and was specifically condemned in Surah Al-Masad?

A) 

Hamza

B) 

Abbas

C) 

Abu Lahab

D) 

Abu Sufyan

C) Abu Lahab

• Explanation: Correct! Abu Lahab (whose real name was Abdul Uzza) and his wife fiercely opposed the Prophet (PBUH).

200

Who was the first free adult woman to embrace Islam, standing firmly by the Prophet (PBUH) through every trial?

A) 

Fatima bint Muhammad

B) 

Khadijah bint Khuwaylid

C) 

Aisha bint Abi Bakr

D) 

Sumayyah bint Khayyat

B) Khadijah bint Khuwaylid

• Explanation: Correct! Khadijah (RA) was the first person overall to accept Islam and give immense emotional and financial support.

300

Bilal ibn Rabah (RA) faced brutal torture by his master Umayyah ibn Khalaf for refusing to renounce Islam. Who purchased and freed him?

A) 

Umar ibn al-Khattab

B) 

Ali ibn Abi Talib

C) 

Abu Bakr as-Siddiq

D) 

Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib

C) Abu Bakr as-Siddiq

• Explanation: Correct! Abu Bakr bought Bilal and several other enslaved early Muslims to free them for the sake of Allah.

400

For how many years did the Quraysh enforce a total social and economic boycott against the Banu Hashim and Banu al-Muttalib, forcing them to live isolated in a mountain pass?

A) 

1 year

B) 

10 years

C) 

3 years

D) 

7 years

C) 3 years

• Explanation: Correct! The Muslims and their supportive family members suffered hunger and isolation in the valley of Abu Talib for 3 grueling years.

500

What happened to the written document (Sahifah) that the Quraysh hung inside the Kaaba to enforce their unfair boycott against the Banu Hashim?

A) 

It was burned down in a lightning storm.

B) 

Abu Talib tore it down publicly after defeating the Quraysh in a dispute.

C) 

Termites ate/destroyed all of it except the words mentioning Allah's name.

D) 

Khadijah sneaked in at night and stole it ba

C) Termites ate/destroyed all of it except the words mentioning Allah's name.

• Explanation: Correct! The Prophet (PBUH) informed his uncle that Allah had sent termites to consume the unjust contract.

Year of Sorrow

100

Why was the 10th year of prophethood famously referred to as "Am al-Huzn" (The Year of Sorrow)?

A) 

The Prophet (PBUH) lost both his beloved wife Khadijah and his protective uncle Abu Talib.

B) 

The Muslims were forced to permanently leave Makkah for Madinah.

C) 

A great famine destroyed all the date palms in Makkah.

D) 

The Battle of Uhud took place and many companions passed away.

A) The Prophet (PBUH) lost both his beloved wife Khadijah and his protective uncle Abu Talib.

• Explanation: Correct! Losing both pillars of personal and public support in rapid succession deeply grieved the Prophet (PBUH).

200

Where did the first major migration of Muslims take place to escape the intense persecution of the Quraysh before the Hijrah to Madinah?

A) 

Taif

B) 

Abyssinia

C) 

Jerusalem

D) 

Yemen

B) Abyssinia

• Explanation: Correct! A group of Muslims migrated across the Red Sea to Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia/Eritrea) seeking justice.

300

What was the title of the righteous Christian king of Abyssinia who gave asylum and protection to the Muslim refugees?

A) 

Heraclius

B) 

Al-Muqawqas

C) 

An-Najashi (The Negus)

D) 

Chosroes

C) An-Najashi (The Negus)

• Explanation: Correct! An-Najashi listened fairly to the Muslims, refused to hand them over to Quraysh emissaries, and later secretly accepted Islam

400

When Quraysh sent representatives to demand the extradition of the Muslim refugees, which companion eloquently recited verses from Surah Maryam that moved King An-Najashi to tears?

A) 

Uthman ibn Affan

B) 

Ammar ibn Yasir

C) 

Abu Bakr as-Siddiq

D) 

Jafar ibn Abi Talib

D) Jafar ibn Abi Talib

• Explanation: Correct! Jafar ibn Abi Talib (Ali's brother) gave a brilliant explanation of Islam and recited parts of Surah Maryam about Prophet Jesus and Mary.

500

What powerful and enduring lesson can youth learn from the resilience of the early Muslims during the Makkan period?

A) 

That staying quiet and hiding your beliefs is always the best solution to conflict.

B) 

That following a righteous path means you will never experience tests or difficulties.

C) 

That power and worldly wealth are the true measures of success.

D) 

Steadfastness, patience, and maintaining moral character when standing up for what is right.

D) Steadfastness, patience, and maintaining moral character when standing up for what is right.

• Explanation: Correct! True character shines brightest when we remain patient, kind, and true to our values despite pressure to compromise.