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1
In which city was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born?
Easy 1 Mark
The city that is home to the Kaaba — the holiest site in Islam.
A Medina
B Jerusalem
C Mecca
D Taif
2
In which year was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born?
Easy 1 Mark
Born in 570 CE — 40 years before receiving prophethood in 610 CE.
A 610 CE
B 622 CE
C 570 CE
D 580 CE
3
Why is the year of the Prophet's birth called the 'Year of the Elephant'?
Medium 1 Mark
Surah Al-Fil in the Quran refers to this event.
A Because elephants were common in Mecca that year
B Because a powerful army led by Abraha attempted to attack the Kaaba using elephants
C Because the Prophet was born near an elephant caravan
D Because Abraha gifted elephants to the Quraysh
4
What was the name of the Prophet's father?
Easy 1 Mark
His father died before his birth — that is why the Prophet was born an orphan.
A Abu Talib
B Abd al-Muttalib
C Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib
D Uthman ibn Affan
5
What was the name of the Prophet's mother?
Easy 1 Mark
She died when the Prophet was six, leaving him an orphan for the second time.
A Khadija bint Khuwaylid
B Halima Saadia
C Fatimah bint Asad
D Aminah bint Wahb
6
Who was the wet nurse (foster mother) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
Medium 1 Mark
She is also called Halima Saadia — her tribe was Banu Saad.
A Umm Ayman
B Aminah bint Wahb
C Halima bint Abi Dhuayb (Halima Saadia)
D Fatimah bint Asad
7
Why were Arab infants sent to the desert to be raised?
Medium 1 Mark
This was a social custom for upper-class Arab families in Mecca.
A Because the desert air was considered spiritually pure
B To be raised in a healthier environment away from city diseases
C To learn survival skills
D Because it was a religious obligation
8
At what age did the Prophet's mother Aminah pass away?
Easy 1 Mark
Six years old — he had already lost his father before birth.
A When the Prophet was 2 years old
B When the Prophet was 4 years old
C When the Prophet was 6 years old
D When the Prophet was 8 years old
9
Who took care of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) after his mother's death?
Medium 1 Mark
First the grandfather, then after 2 years, uncle Abu Talib.
A His uncle Abu Talib
B His foster mother Halima
C His grandfather Abd al-Muttalib
D Khadija bint Khuwaylid
10
Who was the Prophet's uncle who supported and protected him for many years?
Easy 1 Mark
Abu Talib remained the Prophet's protector in Mecca despite not accepting Islam.
A Abu Sufyan
B Hamzah
C Abbas
D Abu Talib
11
What title was given to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by the people of Mecca for his honesty?
Easy 1 Mark
Al-Amin means 'the trustworthy' — earned before prophethood.
A Al-Mustafa
B Al-Habib
C Al-Amin
D As-Sadiq
12
At what age did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) marry Khadija bint Khuwaylid?
Easy 1 Mark
25 years old — 15 years before prophethood at age 40.
A 20 years
B 25 years
C 30 years
D 35 years
13
What was Khadija bint Khuwaylid known for before her marriage to the Prophet?
Medium 1 Mark
She was an independent, successful merchant — one of the most respected women in Mecca.
A Being the daughter of a tribal chief
B Being a teacher of the Quran
C Being a respected and wealthy businesswoman of Mecca
D Being a famous poet
14
In which cave did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to meditate before receiving prophethood?
Easy 1 Mark
Hira is the mountain cave where the first revelation came.
A Cave of Thawr
B Cave of Hira
C Cave of Uhud
D Cave of Badr
15
At what age did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) receive his first revelation?
Easy 1 Mark
40 years old in 610 CE — born in 570 CE.
A 30 years
B 35 years
C 40 years
D 45 years
16
Through which angel did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) receive the first revelation?
Easy 1 Mark
Jibril is the angel of revelation in Islam — also known as Gabriel in other religions.
A Israfil
B Mikail
C Azrail
D Jibril (Gabriel)
17
What were the first revealed words commanded in the first revelation to the Prophet?
Medium 1 Mark
Iqra means 'Read' or 'Recite' — the first word of the Quran's revelation.
A Pray in the name of Allah
B Read in the name of Allah
C Worship Allah alone
D Warn your people
18
In which year did the Prophet receive his first revelation?
Easy 1 Mark
Born 570 CE + 40 years = 610 CE first revelation.
A 570 CE
B 600 CE
C 610 CE
D 622 CE
19
What was the main message that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) preached?
Easy 1 Mark
Tawheed (monotheism) was the core message — worship only Allah.
A To follow the Quraysh tribe's traditions
B To worship one God (Allah) and abandon idol worship
C To establish a new political empire
D To promote Arab nationalism
20
Which tribe was the main opponent of the Prophet's message in Mecca?
Medium 1 Mark
The Quraysh were the ruling tribe of Mecca and guardians of the Kaaba.
A Banu Saad
B Banu Hashim
C Quraysh
D Banu Nadir
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