Free Seerat un Nabi (PBUH) MCQs with Answers

362 Seerat un Nabi (PBUH) MCQs from Islamic Studies, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.

The Seerat un Nabi (PBUH) covers the Prophet’s lineage, childhood, character, prophethood, preaching, migration, family life, treaties, leadership and final sermon. It connects the Makkan period, Madinan period and Ghazwat, so those topics provide the detailed events behind his struggle, state-building and interactions with different communities.

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Moderate
  • A. 7
  • B. 14
  • C. 21
  • D. 28

Explanation: Fourteen Muslims were martyred at Badr: six from the Muhajirun and eight from the Ansar.

Correct answer: 14
Moderate
  • A. 50
  • B. 70
  • C. 120
  • D. 200

Explanation: About 70 Quraysh combatants were killed in the Battle of Badr, and another 70 were taken prisoner.

Correct answer: 70
Moderate
  • A. Badr
  • B. Ohad
  • C. Mota
  • D. Ghatfan

Explanation: The Ghazwa of Ghatfan was directed against groups including Banu Muharib and Banu Tha'laba, commonly identified in such accounts with the…

Correct answer: Ghatfan
Easy
  • A. Makkah
  • B. Madina
  • C. Syria
  • D. Baghdad

Explanation: Mount Uhud is immediately north of Madina and was the site of the Battle of Uhud. It is not near Makkah, Syria or Baghdad.

Correct answer: Madina
Very hard
  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
  • D. 6
  • E. 7

Explanation: Mount Uhud is commonly described in basic Seerah references as about three miles from Madina.

Correct answer: 3
Easy
  • A. Uhad
  • B. Badr
  • C. Hunayn
  • D. Mu'tah

Explanation: The Battle of Badr is called Yawm al-Furqan, the Day of Criterion, because it marked a decisive distinction between truth and falsehood.

Correct answer: Badr
Hard
  • A. 10
  • B. 20
  • C. 08
  • D. 18

Explanation: According to the commonly cited narration, the Prophet (PBUH) stayed at Tabuk for twenty days.

Correct answer: 20
Moderate
  • A. Hazrat Abu Bakar
  • B. Hazrat Umar Farooq
  • C. Hazrat Ali-ulMurtaza
  • D. Hazrat Ameer Hamza

Explanation: After the Battle of Badr, Abu Bakr (RA) favoured releasing the prisoners in return for ransom, while Umar (RA) recommended execution.

Correct answer: Hazrat Abu Bakar
Very hard
  • A. Six
  • B. Seven
  • C. Eight
  • D. Nine

Explanation: At the Battle of Mu'tah, Khalid bin al-Walid reported that nine swords broke in his hand during the fighting.

Correct answer: Nine
Moderate
  • A. Hazrat Abu bakar R.A
  • B. Hazrat Ali R.A
  • C. Hazrat Umar R.A
  • D. Hazrat Usman R.A

Explanation: Abu Bakr (RA) advised accepting ransom from the prisoners of Badr, whereas Umar (RA) favoured a harsher punishment.

Correct answer: Hazrat Abu bakar R.A
Fairly easy
  • A. Shaiba
  • B. Abu Jahal
  • C. Abu Sufyan
  • D. Khalid bin Walid

Explanation: Abu Sufyan commanded the Makkan army at the Battle of Uhud. Khalid ibn al-Walid led the cavalry at that time, but he was not the overall…

Correct answer: Abu Sufyan
Moderate
  • A. 3 A.H
  • B. 4 A.H
  • C. 5 A.H
  • D. 6 A.H

Explanation: The Expedition of al-Raji took place in 4 AH. A group of Companions was sent to teach Islam, but they were betrayed and attacked at al-Raji.

Correct answer: 4 A.H
Hard
  • A. Arabs
  • B. Jews
  • C. Persians
  • D. Romans

Explanation: The Battle of Sallasil, or the Battle of Chains, was fought against the Persians.

Correct answer: Persians
Fairly easy
  • A. Amr bin Al Aas (RA)
  • B. Abu Ubaydah (RA)
  • C. Saad bin Abi Waqas (RA)
  • D. Hazrat Bilal (RA)

Explanation: After the Battle of Yarmuk, Hazrat Umar (RA) appointed Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah (RA) as the overall commander instead of Khalid ibn…

Correct answer: Abu Ubaydah (RA)
Fairly easy
  • A. Hazrat Abu Bakar (RA)
  • B. Hazrat Usman (RA)
  • C. Hazrat Umar (RA)
  • D. Hazrat Ali (RA)

Explanation: The Battle of Yarmouk took place in 15 AH during the caliphate of Umar (RA).

Correct answer: Hazrat Umar (RA)
Very hard
  • A. 5,000
  • B. 7,000
  • C. 10,000
  • D. 12,000

Explanation: Traditional historical estimates place the total Muslim deaths in the Battle of the Camel at about 10,000, though exact figures vary among…

Correct answer: 10,000
Easy
  • A. Madina
  • B. Makkah
  • C. Kufa
  • D. Basra

Explanation: The Battle of the Camel was fought near Basra in Iraq in 36 AH. It is called the Battle of the Camel because Aisha (RA) was seated on a…

Correct answer: Basra
Moderate
  • A. Muawia
  • B. Bibi Aisha
  • C. Hazrat Sa'd bin Abi Wakas RA
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: The opposing forces at the Battle of the Camel were led by Ali (RA) on one side and Aisha (RA), Talha (RA), and Zubair (RA) on the other.

Correct answer: Bibi Aisha
Moderate
  • A. 30 A.H
  • B. 33 A.H
  • C. 36 A.H
  • D. 40 A.H

Explanation: The Battle of the Camel occurred in 36 AH during the caliphate of Ali (RA).

Correct answer: 36 A.H
Hard
  • A. 10 Shahban
  • B. 20 Shawal
  • C. 10 Ramzan
  • D. 20 Ramzan

Explanation: Makkah was conquered on 20 Ramadan in 8 AH. The Prophet (PBUH) entered Makkah with a large Muslim army, and the conquest took place with…

Correct answer: 20 Ramzan