Free Madinan Period MCQs with Answers
97 Madinan Period MCQs from Islamic Studies, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
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51. When did Abu Sufyan embrace Islam ?
- A. 7th hijrah
- B. 8th hijrah
- C. 9th hijrah
- D. None of These
Explanation: Abu Sufyan accepted Islam shortly before the conquest of Makkah, which occurred in 8 AH. His conversion therefore belongs to the eighth year after Hijrah, not the seventh or ninth.
Correct answer: 8th hijrah52. Who was the 1st Sahabi to get buried in Jannat ul Baqi?
- A. Hazrat Zaid Bin Haris RA
- B. As'asd bin Zararah RA
- C. Hazrat Zain ul Abideen RA
- D. Hazrat Usman e Ghani RA
Explanation: As'ad ibn Zurarah (RA) is commonly identified as the first Companion buried in Jannat-ul-Baqi. He was an early Muslim from Madinah and one of the leaders who supported the Prophet (SAW) before the Hijrah.
Correct answer: As'asd bin Zararah RA53. The brothers who sold the land for Masjid e Nabawi belonged to the __________tribe:
- A. Banu Hashim
- B. Banu Qarizah
- C. Banu Najjar
- D. None of these
Explanation: The land acquired for Masjid-e-Nabawi belonged to two orphan brothers of Banu Najjar. The mosque was then established in Madinah at the site selected by the Prophet (SAW).
Correct answer: Banu Najjar54. Abdullah bin Ubay was a ________?
- A. Jew
- B. Christian
- C. Hypocrite
- D. Great leader
Explanation: Abdullah bin Ubayy was the leading figure among the hypocrites in Madinah and is often called the chief of the Munafiqun. He was not identified as a Jew or Christian in this context.
Correct answer: Hypocrite55. The Holy Prophet PBUH delivered Khutba Hajjat ul Wida on which Hill?
- A. Safa
- B. Marva
- C. Jabal al-Rehmat
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Farewell Sermon was delivered at Arafat, near Jabal al-Rahmah, during the Farewell Hajj. Safa and Marwah are hills associated with Sa'i in Makkah, not the sermon location.
Correct answer: Jabal al-Rehmat56. The Khutba of Hajj (Hajj sermon) is delivered in which mosque?
- A. Masjid Khaif
- B. Masjid Haram
- C. Masid-e-Nimra
- D. None of these
Explanation: The Hajj sermon is associated with Masjid Namira at Arafat, where the Imam leads the combined Zuhr and Asr prayers and delivers the sermon. Masjid al-Haram is the central mosque of Makkah but is not the intended location here.
Correct answer: Masid-e-Nimra57. The "Charter of Madina" was issued on 1 AH having _____ articles?
- A. 47
- B. 54
- C. 56
- D. None of these
Explanation: The commonly taught version of the Charter of Madinah contains 47 articles and was established after the Hijrah to regulate relations among the communities of Madinah. Different scholarly methods of dividing its clauses exist, but 47 is the standard examination answer.
Correct answer: 4758. Hazrat Muhammad (PCBUH) addressed khutba e Jumma for the first time in ______ masjid?
- A. Masjid al-Jummah
- B. Nimrah Mosque
- C. Masjid Quba
- D. None of These
Explanation: The Prophet ﷺ delivered the first Friday sermon at Masjid al-Jummah, near Quba, during the journey to Madinah. Masjid Quba was the first mosque built, but it is not the answer to this specific question.
Correct answer: Masjid al-Jummah59. Name the wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) who was daughter of Umar Farooq (R.A)?
- A. Aisha (R.A)
- B. Juwairyyah (R.A)
- C. Hafsah (R.A)
- D. Maimoonah (R.A)
Explanation: Hafsah (R.A.) was the daughter of Umar Farooq (R.A.) and a wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Aisha (R.A.) was the daughter of Abu Bakr (R.A.).
Correct answer: Hafsah (R.A)60. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) lived in Madina for __________ years.
- A. 8
- B. 9
- C. 10
- D. 11
Explanation: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) migrated to Madinah in 622 CE and lived there until his death in 632 CE, making approximately ten years. The Madinan period is therefore commonly counted as 10 years.
Correct answer: 10