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. Banu Salim and Banu Ghatfaan
- B. Banu Aos and Banu Khazraj
- C. Banu Saqeef and Banu Banaat
- D. All of them
Explanation: Manat was especially worshipped by the Aws and Khazraj, along with other tribes in the region near Madinah.
Correct answer: Banu Aos and Banu Khazraj- A. Fatima
- B. Kulsoom
- C. Nafeesa
- D. Sobia
Explanation: Nafeesa, a friend of Hazrat Khadijah (RA), conveyed her proposal of marriage to the Prophet (PBUH).
Correct answer: Nafeesa- A. 578
- B. 579
- C. 580
- D. 581
Explanation: Abdul Muttalib died in 578 CE, when the Prophet (PBUH) was about eight years old.
Correct answer: 578- A. one
- B. Two
- C. Three
- D. Four
Explanation: After the death of Aminah, Abdul Muttalib looked after the Prophet (PBUH) for about two years, until Abdul Muttalib himself died.
Correct answer: Two- A. 4th
- B. 5th
- C. 6th
- D. 7th
Explanation: The social boycott of Banu Hashim began in the seventh year of prophethood and was enforced in Shi'b Abi Talib.
Correct answer: 7th- A. Two
- B. Three
- C. Four
- D. Five
Explanation: The boycott of Banu Hashim lasted approximately three years before the agreement was ended.
Correct answer: Three- A. Abu jehl
- B. Abu bakar
- C. Abu Lahab
- D. Abu Hurairah
Explanation: Abu al-Hakam was the original kunyah or title of Amr ibn Hisham, who became notorious as Abu Jahl.
Correct answer: Abu jehl- A. 6
- B. 7
- C. 8
- D. 9
Explanation: Abdul Muttalib died when the Prophet (PBUH) was eight years old, after which Abu Talib became his guardian.
Correct answer: 8- A. 5
- B. 6
- C. 7
- D. 8
Explanation: Hazrat Aminah (RA) died when the Prophet (PBUH) was six years old, during their return journey from Madinah.
Correct answer: 6- A. Muharram
- B. Shaaban
- C. Ramzan
- D. Rabiul Awal
Explanation: Rabi-ul-Awwal is commonly called the month of migration because the Hijrah journey concluded with the Prophet's arrival in Madinah during…
Correct answer: Rabiul Awal- A. 618 A.D
- B. 619 A.D
- C. 620 A.D
- D. 621 A.D
Explanation: Hazrat Khadijahؓ and Abu Talib died in 619 CE, during the Year of Sorrow, about three years before the Hijrah.
Correct answer: 619 A.D- A. 340
- B. 350
- C. 360
- D. 370
Explanation: Traditions state that 360 idols were placed around the Kaaba before the conquest of Makkah.
Correct answer: 360- A. Hubal
- B. jabal
- C. Tabal
- D. Haleeb
Explanation: Hubal was the largest and most prominent idol placed in the Kaaba before Islam.
Correct answer: Hubal- A. 63
- B. 64
- C. 65
- D. 66
Explanation: The commonly taught age of Hazrat Khadijahؓ at her death was 65 years. She died in 619 CE, about 25 years after her marriage to the…
Correct answer: 65- A. Qasim
- B. Saad
- C. Talha
- D. Asad
Explanation: Hazrat Uthman bin Talhahؓ was the hereditary key-holder of the Kaaba. The Prophet ﷺ returned the key to him after the conquest of Makkah…
Correct answer: Talha- A. Usman
- B. Abu Bakar
- C. Umar
- D. Ali
Explanation: Abu Bakr accepted Islam first among adult men and became the earliest male companion to embrace the Prophet’s message.
Correct answer: Abu Bakar- A. Amina
- B. Khadija
- C. Hafsa
- D. Ruqya
Explanation: Khadijah was the first person to accept Islam, including the first woman.
Correct answer: Khadija- A. 38 Years
- B. 39 Years
- C. 40 Years
- D. 41 Years
Explanation: The first revelation came to Prophet Muhammad at the age of 40 in the Cave of Hira.
Correct answer: 40 Years- A. Haleema
- B. Ruqya
- C. Summaya
- D. Bushra
Explanation: Halimah Sa‘diyyah was the Prophet’s foster mother and nursed him among the Banu Sa‘d.
Correct answer: Haleema- A. 1st
- B. 2nd
- C. 3rd
- D. 4th
Explanation: The Prophet was born in the Year of the Elephant, the year in which Abraha’s army marched against the Ka‘bah.
Correct answer: 1st