Free Makkan Period MCQs with Answers
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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. Hazrat Ayesha (RA)
- B. Hazrat Hafsa (RA)
- C. Hazrat Mariah Qibtyah (RA)
- D. Hazrat Umme-e-Habiba (RA)
Explanation: Najashi arranged the Prophet's marriage to Umm-e-Habiba, also known as Ramla bint Abu Sufyan.
Correct answer: Hazrat Umme-e-Habiba (RA)- A. Haleema
- B. Saadia
- C. Sheema
- D. Ruqayya
Explanation: Sheema was the foster sister of the Prophet through his foster mother Halima Sa'dia.
Correct answer: Sheema- A. Amina
- B. Sobia
- C. Haleema
- D. Umm-e-Aiman
Explanation: Thuwaybah, also called Sobia, was the Prophet's first foster mother and was the mother of Hazrat Hamza.
Correct answer: Sobia- A. 01 and 03 respectively
- B. 03 and 05 respectively
- C. 05 and 07 respectively
- D. 07 and 09 respectively
Explanation: Common seerah references place the Cave of Hira about three miles from Makkah and the Cave of Thawr about five miles away.
Correct answer: 03 and 05 respectively- A. Jabl-e-Marwa
- B. Jabl-e-Safa
- C. Jabl-e-Noor
- D. Jabl-e-Rehmat
Explanation: The Prophet publicly called the Quraysh from Mount Safa, warning them about Allah's punishment.
Correct answer: Jabl-e-Safa- A. 20 Days
- B. 30 Days
- C. 40 Days
- D. 50 Days
Explanation: Traditional seerah accounts place the Prophet's birth approximately 50 days before the Year of the Elephant.
Correct answer: 50 Days- A. 70
- B. 80
- C. 90
- D. 100History
Explanation: When Abdullah was selected for sacrifice, Abdul Muttalib offered 100 camels instead, following the Quraysh's prescribed blood-money…
Correct answer: 100History- A. Period of blessing
- B. Period of longevity
- C. Period of Mithra
- D. Period of Fitrah Islam
Explanation: The interval between Prophet Isa and Prophet Muhammad is known as the Fatrah, meaning a period in which no messenger was sent.
Correct answer: Period of Fitrah Islam- A. Makka
- B. Madina
- C. Taif
- D. None of these
Explanation: Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib, the Prophet's father, died and was buried in Madinah before the Prophet's birth. This makes option b correct.
Correct answer: Madina- A. Buddhism
- B. Jewish
- C. Idolatrous
- D. Christianity
Explanation: Most Arabs before Islam followed polytheistic and idolatrous beliefs, although Jewish, Christian and other communities also existed in…
Correct answer: Idolatrous- A. Hazrat Abu Bakar (RA)
- B. Hazrat Usman Ghani (RA)
- C. Hazrat Arqam (RA)
- D. Hazrat Khadijah (RA)
Explanation: During the first years of the mission, Muslims gathered secretly at the house of Al-Arqam ibn Abi al-Arqam.
Correct answer: Hazrat Arqam (RA)- A. Jannat al Baqih, Madina
- B. Jannat al Mu'alla, Makkah
- C. Al-Shabeka, Makkah
- D. None of these
Explanation: Khadijah was buried at al-Hajun, the cemetery commonly called Jannat al-Mu'alla in Makkah.
Correct answer: Jannat al Mu'alla, Makkah- A. Hazrat Umm Salama (RA)
- B. Hazrat Sauda (RA)
- C. Hazrat Zainab binte Khazeema (RA)
- D. Hazrat Hafsa (RA)
Explanation: Counting the wives in the usual chronological order after Khadijah, Sawdah, Aishah, Hafsah and Zaynab bint Khuzaymah, the sixth was Umm…
Correct answer: Hazrat Umm Salama (RA)- A. Hazrat Salma (RA)
- B. Hazrat Zainab binte Jahash (RA)
- C. Hazrat Zainab binte Khazeema(RA)
- D. Hazrat Hafsa (RA)
Explanation: Following the commonly used chronological listing, Zaynab bint Jahshؓ was the seventh wife of the Prophet ﷺ.
Correct answer: Hazrat Zainab binte Jahash (RA)- A. Hazrat Abu Bakar (R.A.)
- B. Hazrat Usman (R.A.)
- C. Sharjeel-ibn-Hasana Kandi
- D. None of these
Explanation: Sharjeel ibn Hasana is identified in many examination references as an early scribe of revelation in Makkah.
Correct answer: Sharjeel-ibn-Hasana Kandi- A. Hazrat Ayesha (R.A.)
- B. Hazrat Fatima (R.A.)
- C. Hazrat Sauda (R.A.)
- D. Hazrat Hafsa (R.A.)
Explanation: Sayyidat Nisa al-Alamin, meaning the chief or leader of the women of the worlds, is a title associated with Hazrat Fatimahؓ.
Correct answer: Hazrat Fatima (R.A.)- A. Hazrat Amna (R.A.)
- B. Hazrat Abdullah (R.A.)
- C. Hazrat Abdul Mutlib (R.A.)
- D. None of these
Explanation: According to the commonly transmitted account, Abdul Muttalib chose the name Muhammad ﷺ, meaning the praised or highly commended one.
Correct answer: Hazrat Abdul Mutlib (R.A.)- A. Ummay Hinda
- B. Ummay Hasana
- C. Ummay Uqbah
- D. Ummay Jamil
Explanation: Umm Jamil, the wife of Abu Jahl, is mentioned in Surah al-Masad and is traditionally associated with placing thorns in the Prophet’s path.
Correct answer: Ummay Jamil- A. Hazrat Adam (AS)
- B. Hazrat Idrees (AS)
- C. Hazrat Yahya (AS)
- D. Hazrat Haroon (AS)
Explanation: During the Mi'raj, the Prophet (PBUH) met Adam (AS) in the first heaven.
Correct answer: Hazrat Adam (AS)- A. Hazrat Adam (AS)
- B. Hazrat Essa (AS)
- C. Hazrat Yahya (AS)
- D. Hazrat Haroon (AS)
- E. Option B&C
Explanation: Isa (AS) and Yahya (AS) were together in the second heaven when the Prophet (PBUH) encountered them during Mi'raj.
Correct answer: Option B&C