People
Who was the Prophet's ﷺ mother?
Aminah bint Wahb
In what city was Muhammad ﷺ born?
Makkah
What happened to Abraha's army when it attacked the Ka'bah?
Allah sent flocks of birds hurling stones, destroying the army
What job did young Muhammad ﷺ do that many other prophets also did?
Shepherd
Did Muhammad's ﷺ father, 'Abdullah, die before or after he was born?
Before
Who was the wet-nurse who raised young Muhammad ﷺ in the desert?
Halimah al-Sa'diyyah
What structure was Abraha trying to destroy?
The Ka'bah
What miraculous event happened to Muhammad's ﷺ chest during his time with Halimah?
Shaqq al-Sadr — angels opened and purified his heart
What trait was Muhammad ﷺ known for, even before revelation?
Honesty / trustworthiness
About how old was Muhammad ﷺ when his mother, Aminah, died?
Around 6 years old
Who took over caring for Muhammad ﷺ after his grandfather 'Abd al-Muttalib died?
His uncle, Abu Talib
Where did young Muhammad ﷺ spend his early childhood, away from Makkah?
Among Banu Sa'd, in the desert with Halimah
What nickname did Muhammad ﷺ earn in Makkah, years before revelation, for his honesty?
Al-Amin ("The Trustworthy")
Why did Khadijah رضي الله عنها decide to trust Muhammad ﷺ with her trade caravan?
Because of his honest reputation
What happened right after 'Abd al-Muttalib died — who did Muhammad ﷺ go to live with?
His uncle Abu Talib
Who was the successful businesswoman who hired Muhammad ﷺ and later became his wife?
Khadijah رضي الله عنها
Where did Aminah pass away while traveling with her son?
Al-Abwa'
What alliance did Muhammad ﷺ join that promised to defend anyone treated unjustly?
Hilf al-Fudul
What quality did Muhammad ﷺ show most in settling the Black Stone dispute?
Wisdom and fairness — prioritizing peace over personal glory
Which came first: marriage to Khadijah, or the rebuilding of the Ka'bah?
Marriage to Khadijah (around age 25) — the Ka'bah rebuilding came later
Who led the army with elephants that marched on the Ka'bah?
Abraha
What cave did Muhammad ﷺ retreat to for solitude before revelation?
The Cave of Hira, on Jabal al-Nur
How did Muhammad ﷺ resolve the fight over who would place the Black Stone?
Had it placed on a cloth, had tribal leaders lift it together, then set it in place himself
What did Muhammad ﷺ avoid, unlike most people around him in Makkah?
Idol worship and the immoral practices common in the city
About how old was Muhammad ﷺ when he began retreating to the Cave of Hira?
Approaching 40 years old