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. Lubaba bint Haris (R.A)
- B. Ummay Aimen (R.A)
- C. Sumayyah binti Khayyat (R.A)
- D. None of these
Explanation: Lubaba bint al-Harith (Umm al-Fadl) is commonly identified as the woman who accepted Islam after Hazrat Khadija (R.A.).
Correct answer: Lubaba bint Haris (R.A)- A. Abdul Aziz
- B. Abdul Aza
- C. Abdul Hakeem
- D. None of these
Explanation: Abu Lahab's actual name was Abd al-Uzza, meaning servant of al-Uzza, though the Quran uses his kunyah Abu Lahab.
Correct answer: Abdul Aza- A. Fatima
- B. Habiba
- C. Haleema
- D. Salmah
Explanation: Abd al-Muttalib’s mother was Salma bint Amr, also known as Salma of Banu Najjar.
Correct answer: Salmah- A. Hazrat Abdullah
- B. Hazrat Qasim
- C. Hazrat Ibrahim
- D. Hazrat Abdurrehman
Explanation: Ibrahim was the youngest and last-born son of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), born to Maria al-Qibtiyya in Madinah.
Correct answer: Hazrat Ibrahim- A. Banu Asad
- B. Banu Ummaya
- C. Banu Adi
- D. None of these
Explanation: Abu Sufyan ibn Harb belonged to the Banu Umayya clan of Quraysh, as did the later caliph Uthman (RA).
Correct answer: Banu Ummaya- A. Banu Saad
- B. Banu Zuhra
- C. Banu Adi
- D. None of these
Explanation: Amina bint Wahb, the Prophet’s mother, belonged to Banu Zuhra of Quraysh.
Correct answer: Banu Zuhra- A. Hazart Shoiab Roomi (R.A)
- B. Hazart Haris Bin Halla (RA)
- C. Hazart Zaid Bin Haris (R.A)
- D. Hazart Hamza (R.A)
Explanation: Harith bin Abi Hala (RA) is commonly cited in Seerah references as the first male martyr of Islam.
Correct answer: Hazart Haris Bin Halla (RA)108. When Hazrat Amina (R.A) dead at the place of "Abwa" who was looking after Hazrat Muhammad pbuh?
- A. Hazrat Um -e Ruman
- B. Hazrat Um -e Umara
- C. Hazrat Um -e Kulsoom
- D. Hazrat Um -e Aeman History
Explanation: After Hazrat Amina (RA) died at Abwa, the young Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was cared for by Umm Ayman (RA), also known as Barakah.
Correct answer: Hazrat Um -e Aeman History- A. Taaif
- B. Mount Uhad
- C. Syria
- D. Cave of Soor
Explanation: During the Hijrah, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Abu Bakr (RA) hid in the Cave of Thawr, also rendered as Cave of Soor.
Correct answer: Cave of Soor- A. Hazrat fatima binte Muhammad
- B. Hazrat fatima binte Asad
- C. Hazrat khadija binte khuwlaid
- D. Hazrat Aashiya binte Abu baker
Explanation: Hazrat Khadijah (RA) died on 10 Ramadan in the tenth year of prophethood, during the Makkan period.
Correct answer: Hazrat khadija binte khuwlaid- A. QASWA
- B. BURRAQ
- C. DULDUL
- D. NONE OF THESE
Explanation: The Isra journey from Makkah to Masjid al-Aqsa was made on Al-Buraq, the specially created riding animal mentioned in Islamic tradition.
Correct answer: BURRAQ- A. Hazrat Abu Baker
- B. Hazrat Umer
- C. Hazrat zaid bin Harith
- D. Hazrat zaid bin sabit
Explanation: Zayd bin Harithah accompanied the Prophet ﷺ to Taif during the difficult Makkan period.
Correct answer: Hazrat zaid bin Harith- A. Hashmi
- B. Quraishi
- C. Makki
- D. Madni
Explanation: The Prophet ﷺ belonged specifically to Banu Hashim, a clan of the larger Quraysh tribe.
Correct answer: Hashmi- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. 4History
Explanation: The Prophet ﷺ had three sons: Qasim, Abdullah, and Ibrahim. Ibrahim was born in Madinah, while Qasim and Abdullah were born before the…
Correct answer: 3- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. 4
Explanation: The Prophet ﷺ had four daughters: Zaynab, Ruqayyah, Umm Kulthum, and Fatimah رضي الله عنهن. All four were born to Khadijah رضي الله عنها.
Correct answer: 4- A. Abu Jahal
- B. Abu Lahab
- C. Umayah bin Khalaf
- D. Harb bin Umayah
Explanation: In the Fijar, or sacrilegious wars, Harb bin Umayyah led Quraysh and its allied forces.
Correct answer: Harb bin Umayah- A. Banu Saad
- B. Banu Asad
- C. Banu Ummayya
- D. Banu Makhzoom
Explanation: Traditional seerah accounts connect the Prophet’s early shepherding with Banu Saad, the tribe of his foster mother Halimah Sa'diyyah.
Correct answer: Banu Saad- A. As-Safa
- B. Sil
- C. Uhud
- D. An-Noor
Explanation: Cave Hira is located in Jabal al-Noor, the Mountain of Light, near Makkah.
Correct answer: An-Noor- A. Makkah
- B. Madina
- C. Abyssinia (Ethopia)
- D. Baghdad
Explanation: The first migration of Muslims was to Abyssinia, present-day Ethiopia, in response to persecution in Makkah.
Correct answer: Abyssinia (Ethopia)- A. 60 years
- B. 63 years
- C. 64 years
- D. 65 years
Explanation: The commonly reported age of Khadijah (RA) at her death was 65 years. Her death occurred in the Makkan period, about three years before…
Correct answer: 65 years