Free Makkan Period MCQs with Answers

1. The Pre-Islamic era is known as_________?

• 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. It refers to the period before the mission of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

2. Treaty of Hudaybiyyah (صلح الحديبية) took place in March 628____________.

• 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 Umrah. March 628 is the commonly given Gregorian date.

3. Who suggested the name Ahmed of Holy prophet Muhammad( PBUH)?

• 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 his birth. His grandfather later gave him the name Muhammad.

4. The earliest biographer of Holy Prophet Muhammad PBUH was ______________?

• 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 writings. Bukhari and Muslim were hadith compilers rather than the earliest seerah biographers.

5. When Hazrat Umar(R.A) and Hazrat Hamza(R.A) accepted Islam?

• 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. Their conversions greatly strengthened the Muslims in Makkah.

6. In how many years Makki Surah were revealed?

• A. 13
• B. 14
• C. 15
• D. 16

Explanation: Makki revelation continued for approximately thirteen years, from the beginning of revelation until the Hijrah. The remaining Quran was revealed during the Madinan period after migration.

7. First convert to Islam was a __________?

• 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 described as the first boy, free man and slave to accept Islam in common classifications.

8. The eldest daughter of our Holy prophet (SAW) was ______________.

• 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 according to the commonly taught sequence.

9. Our Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) had ___________ brothers & sisters.

• 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. Therefore, none of the listed sibling combinations applies.

10. The first daughter of our Holy prophet (SAW) was ______________.

• 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. Thus Zaynab was the eldest and first daughter, while Fatimah was the youngest.