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The Makkan period covers the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) life from birth until the Hijrah, including the first revelation, early converts, secret and open preaching, opposition by Quraysh, persecution, the migration to Abyssinia, Taif and the pledges of Aqabah. Its central themes are Tawhid, accountability and patience.
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- A. Modern age
- B. Age of ignorance
- C. Golden age
- D. none
Explanation: The pre-Islamic Arabian period is called the Age of Ignorance, or Jahiliyyah, because of its widespread polytheism and social injustices.
Correct answer: Age of ignorance- A. shaban 6 AH
- B. RAJAB 6 AH
- C. Dhu al-Qi'dah, 6 AH
- D. RAMAZAN 6 AH
Explanation: The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was concluded in Dhu al-Qi'dah of 6 AH, during the Prophet's journey with the Muslims intending to perform…
Correct answer: Dhu al-Qi'dah, 6 AH- A. Mother
- B. Grand father
- C. Uncle
- D. None of These
Explanation: Traditional Seerah accounts state that Amina (RA), the Prophet's mother, had received the name Ahmad in a vision or announcement before…
Correct answer: Mother- A. Imam Bukhari
- B. Imam Muslim
- C. Ibne Ishaq
- D. Ibne Sirrin
Explanation: Ibn Ishaq is widely regarded as the earliest major biographer of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), whose work formed the basis of later seerah…
Correct answer: Ibne Ishaq- A. 6th Nabvi
- B. 7th Nabvi
- C. 8th Nabvi
- D. None of These
Explanation: Hazrat Hamza (RA) accepted Islam first, followed shortly by Hazrat Umar (RA), both during the sixth year of Prophethood.
Correct answer: 6th Nabvi- A. 13
- B. 14
- C. 15
- D. 16
Explanation: Makki revelation continued for approximately thirteen years, from the beginning of revelation until the Hijrah.
Correct answer: 13- A. Lady
- B. Boy
- C. Slave
- D. Companion
Explanation: Hazrat Khadijah (RA) was the first person to accept Islam, so the answer is “Lady.” Ali (RA), Abu Bakr (RA) and Zayd (RA) are respectively…
Correct answer: Lady- A. Hazrat Ruqayah (RA)
- B. Hazrat Zainab (RA)
- C. Hazrat Umme Kulsom (RA)
- D. Hazrat Fatima (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Zainab was the eldest daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), followed by Hazrat Ruqayyah, Hazrat Umm Kulthum, and Hazrat Fatimah…
Correct answer: Hazrat Zainab (RA)- A. 1 brother & 1 sister
- B. 1 brother & 2 sisters
- C. 2 brothers & 1 sister
- D. None
Explanation: The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) had no biological brother or sister, although he had foster siblings through nursing relationships.
Correct answer: None- A. Hazrat Ruqayah (RA)
- B. Hazrat Fatima (RA)
- C. Hazrat Umme Kulsom (RA)
- D. Hazrat Zainab (RA)
Explanation: The traditional order of the Prophet's daughters is Zaynab, Ruqayyah, Umm Kulthum and Fatimah.
Correct answer: Hazrat Zainab (RA)- A. Hazrat Zainab (RA)
- B. Hazrat Fatima (RA)
- C. Hazrat Umme Kulsom (RA)
- D. Hazrat Ruqayah (RA)
Explanation: Ruqayyah was the second daughter of the Prophet, following Zaynab in the traditional birth order.
Correct answer: Hazrat Ruqayah (RA)- A. Hazrat Zainab (RA)
- B. Hazrat Fatima (RA)
- C. Hazrat Umme Kulsom (RA)
- D. Hazrat Ruqayah (RA)
Explanation: Umm Kulthum was traditionally the third daughter of the Prophet, after Zaynab and Ruqayyah.
Correct answer: Hazrat Umme Kulsom (RA)- A. Hazrat Zainab (RA)
- B. Hazrat Fatima (RA)
- C. Hazrat Ruqayah (RA)
- D. Hazrat Umme Kulsom (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Fatimah was the fourth and youngest daughter in the commonly taught order: Zaynab, Ruqayyah, Umm Kulthum and Fatimah.
Correct answer: Hazrat Fatima (RA)- A. 13
- B. 14
- C. 15
- D. 16
Explanation: The Makkan period of revelation lasted approximately thirteen years, from the first revelation until the Hijrah.
Correct answer: 13- A. 13
- B. 14
- C. 15
- D. 16
Explanation: The Makkan period lasted about 13 years, from the beginning of revelation until the Hijrah to Madinah.
Correct answer: 13- A. Hazrat Ali (RA)
- B. Hazrat Abu Bakar (RA)
- C. Hazrat Khadija (RA)
- D. Hazrat Ayesha (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Khadijah was the first person to accept the Prophet's message and is traditionally regarded as the first member of the Ummah to…
Correct answer: Hazrat Khadija (RA)- A. Hazrat Ayesha (RA)
- B. Hazrat Khadija (RA)
- C. Hazrat Maria Qibtiya (RA)
- D. Hazrat Safia (RA)
- E. Hazrat Sauda (RA)
Explanation: Allah sent a greeting of peace to Hazrat Khadijah through Jibril, together with glad tidings of a house in Paradise.
Correct answer: Hazrat Khadija (RA)- A. Hazrat Ayesha (RA)
- B. Hazrat Safia (RA)
- C. Hazrat Maria Qibtiya (RA)
- D. Hazrat Khadija (RA)
- E. Hazrat Sauda (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Khadijah died in Makkah and was buried in Jannat al-Mu'alla, not Jannat al-Baqi.
Correct answer: Hazrat Khadija (RA)- A. Hazrat Salma (RA)
- B. Hazrat Khadija (RA)
- C. Hazrat Memona (RA)
- D. Hazrat Safia (RA)
- E. Hazrat Sauda (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Khadija (RA) passed away on 10 Ramadan in 10 Nabawi, the year known as Aam-ul-Huzn.
Correct answer: Hazrat Khadija (RA)- A. Hazrat Ayesha (RA)
- B. Hazrat Khadija (RA)
- C. Hazrat Maria Qibtiya (RA)
- D. Hazrat Safia (RA)
- E. Hazrat Sauda (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Khadija (RA) was buried in Jannat-ul-Mualla, the historic cemetery of Makkah. This cemetery is also known as Al-Hajun.
Correct answer: Hazrat Khadija (RA)Makkan Period MCQs: common questions
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