FIA Test Preparation Lecture #14
Life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Makkah & Madinah Period, Battles, Treaties & Teachings of Islam
Top MCQs with Proper Lecture Notes
1. Life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in Makkah
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was born in Makkah in 570 AD, known as the Year of the Elephant. His father was Hazrat Abdullah (RA) and his mother was Hazrat Aminah (RA).
He received the first revelation at the age of 40 in the Cave of Hira. The first revelation was from Surah Al-Alaq.
Key Points
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Makkah |
| Tribe | Quraysh |
| Title | Al-Ameen and As-Sadiq |
| First wife | Hazrat Khadijah (RA) |
| First revelation | Cave Hira |
| Age at prophethood | 40 years |
| Makkah period | 13 years |
MCQs: Makkah Period
1. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was born in:
A) Madinah
B) Makkah
C) Taif
D) Jerusalem
Answer: B) Makkah
2. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was born in:
A) 570 AD
B) 610 AD
C) 622 AD
D) 632 AD
Answer: A) 570 AD
3. The year of Prophet’s ﷺ birth is known as:
A) Year of Migration
B) Year of Elephant
C) Year of Victory
D) Year of Treaty
Answer: B) Year of Elephant
4. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ belonged to the tribe of:
A) Banu Hashim
B) Quraysh
C) Banu Umayyah
D) Aws
Answer: B) Quraysh
5. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ received first revelation at the age of:
A) 25
B) 30
C) 35
D) 40
Answer: D) 40
6. First revelation came in:
A) Cave Hira
B) Cave Thawr
C) Masjid Nabawi
D) Bait-ul-Muqaddas
Answer: A) Cave Hira
7. First revelation was from Surah:
A) Al-Fatiha
B) Al-Baqarah
C) Al-Alaq
D) Al-Ikhlas
Answer: C) Al-Alaq
8. First wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was:
A) Hazrat Ayesha (RA)
B) Hazrat Khadijah (RA)
C) Hazrat Hafsa (RA)
D) Hazrat Zainab (RA)
Answer: B) Hazrat Khadijah (RA)
9. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was called Al-Ameen because of his:
A) Wealth
B) Truthfulness and trustworthiness
C) Poetry
D) Trade only
Answer: B) Truthfulness and trustworthiness
10. The Makkah period of prophethood lasted:
A) 10 years
B) 13 years
C) 15 years
D) 23 years
Answer: B) 13 years
2. Hijrah and Life in Madinah
The migration from Makkah to Madinah is called Hijrah. It took place in 622 AD. After Hijrah, the Islamic calendar started.
In Madinah, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ established Islamic brotherhood, built Masjid Nabawi, and made the Charter of Madinah.
Key Points
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hijrah | Migration to Madinah |
| Year of Hijrah | 622 AD |
| Companion in Hijrah | Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) |
| First mosque near Madinah | Masjid Quba |
| Mosque in Madinah | Masjid Nabawi |
| Madinah period | 10 years |
MCQs: Madinah Period
11. Migration from Makkah to Madinah is called:
A) Jihad
B) Hijrah
C) Bai‘at
D) Treaty
Answer: B) Hijrah
12. Hijrah took place in:
A) 570 AD
B) 610 AD
C) 622 AD
D) 632 AD
Answer: C) 622 AD
13. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ migrated with:
A) Hazrat Umar (RA)
B) Hazrat Ali (RA)
C) Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
D) Hazrat Usman (RA)
Answer: C) Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
14. First mosque built after Hijrah was:
A) Masjid Nabawi
B) Masjid Quba
C) Masjid Aqsa
D) Masjid Haram
Answer: B) Masjid Quba
15. Masjid Nabawi is located in:
A) Makkah
B) Madinah
C) Taif
D) Kufa
Answer: B) Madinah
16. The Madinah period lasted:
A) 5 years
B) 10 years
C) 13 years
D) 23 years
Answer: B) 10 years
17. Charter of Madinah was related to:
A) Trade only
B) Social and political agreement in Madinah
C) War with Romans
D) Agriculture tax only
Answer: B) Social and political agreement in Madinah
18. The Islamic calendar started from:
A) Birth of Prophet ﷺ
B) First revelation
C) Hijrah
D) Conquest of Makkah
Answer: C) Hijrah
3. Major Battles
The major battles during the Madinah period were fought for protection and survival of the Muslim community.
Important Battles
| Battle | Year AH | Key Point |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Badr | 2 AH | First major battle |
| Battle of Uhud | 3 AH | Muslims faced difficulty due to leaving position |
| Battle of Khandaq | 5 AH | Trench was dug around Madinah |
| Battle of Hunain | 8 AH | After conquest of Makkah |
| Battle of Tabuk | 9 AH | Expedition toward Roman frontier |
MCQs: Major Battles
19. First major battle of Islam was:
A) Uhud
B) Badr
C) Khandaq
D) Hunain
Answer: B) Badr
20. Battle of Badr was fought in:
A) 1 AH
B) 2 AH
C) 3 AH
D) 5 AH
Answer: B) 2 AH
21. Battle of Uhud was fought in:
A) 2 AH
B) 3 AH
C) 5 AH
D) 8 AH
Answer: B) 3 AH
22. Battle of Khandaq is also called:
A) Battle of Trench
B) Battle of Hunain
C) Battle of Tabuk
D) Battle of Taif
Answer: A) Battle of Trench
23. Battle of Khandaq was fought in:
A) 3 AH
B) 5 AH
C) 8 AH
D) 9 AH
Answer: B) 5 AH
24. In Battle of Khandaq, Muslims dug a:
A) Well
B) Trench
C) Road
D) Fort
Answer: B) Trench
25. The idea of digging trench was given by:
A) Hazrat Salman Farsi (RA)
B) Hazrat Bilal (RA)
C) Hazrat Abu Hurairah (RA)
D) Hazrat Zaid (RA)
Answer: A) Hazrat Salman Farsi (RA)
26. Battle of Hunain was fought in:
A) 2 AH
B) 3 AH
C) 8 AH
D) 10 AH
Answer: C) 8 AH
27. Expedition of Tabuk took place in:
A) 5 AH
B) 7 AH
C) 8 AH
D) 9 AH
Answer: D) 9 AH
4. Important Treaties and Events
Treaty of Hudaybiyyah
The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was signed in 6 AH between Muslims and Quraysh. It created peace and helped Islam spread.
Conquest of Makkah
The Conquest of Makkah took place in 8 AH. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ entered Makkah peacefully and forgave many opponents.
Farewell Sermon
The Farewell Sermon was delivered in 10 AH during the last Hajj. It contains teachings about equality, justice, rights, and brotherhood.
MCQs: Treaties and Events
28. Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was signed in:
A) 2 AH
B) 3 AH
C) 6 AH
D) 10 AH
Answer: C) 6 AH
29. Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was between Muslims and:
A) Romans
B) Quraysh
C) Persians
D) Jews of Khyber
Answer: B) Quraysh
30. Treaty of Hudaybiyyah helped in:
A) Spreading Islam peacefully
B) Ending prayer
C) Stopping trade forever
D) Ending Madinah state
Answer: A) Spreading Islam peacefully
31. Conquest of Makkah took place in:
A) 5 AH
B) 6 AH
C) 8 AH
D) 10 AH
Answer: C) 8 AH
32. During Conquest of Makkah, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ showed:
A) Revenge
B) Forgiveness
C) Harshness only
D) Anger only
Answer: B) Forgiveness
33. Farewell Sermon was delivered in:
A) 2 AH
B) 6 AH
C) 8 AH
D) 10 AH
Answer: D) 10 AH
34. Farewell Sermon emphasized:
A) Equality and justice
B) Tribal superiority
C) Wealth only
D) War only
Answer: A) Equality and justice
35. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ passed away in:
A) 10 AH
B) 11 AH
C) 13 AH
D) 15 AH
Answer: B) 11 AH
5. Teachings of Islam
Islam teaches belief in Allah, worship, justice, honesty, kindness, equality, patience, charity, and good conduct.
Five Pillars of Islam
| Pillar | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Shahadah | Declaration of faith |
| Salah | Prayer |
| Zakat | Charity |
| Sawm | Fasting in Ramadan |
| Hajj | Pilgrimage |
Main Teachings
| Teaching | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Tawheed | Oneness of Allah |
| Risalat | Belief in Prophethood |
| Akhirah | Belief in Hereafter |
| Justice | Fairness in all matters |
| Brotherhood | Muslims are brothers |
| Honesty | Truthfulness and trust |
| Equality | No superiority except piety |
| Charity | Helping poor and needy |
MCQs: Teachings of Islam
36. Tawheed means:
A) Belief in one Allah
B) Belief in many gods
C) Trade only
D) War only
Answer: A) Belief in one Allah
37. Shahadah means:
A) Declaration of faith
B) Charity only
C) Fasting only
D) Pilgrimage only
Answer: A) Declaration of faith
38. Salah means:
A) Prayer
B) Charity
C) Fasting
D) Trade
Answer: A) Prayer
39. Zakat means:
A) Charity
B) Prayer
C) Migration
D) Battle
Answer: A) Charity
40. Sawm is related to:
A) Fasting
B) Charity
C) Hajj
D) Trade
Answer: A) Fasting
41. Hajj is performed in:
A) Makkah
B) Madinah
C) Taif
D) Kufa
Answer: A) Makkah
42. Islam teaches superiority based on:
A) Wealth
B) Race
C) Piety and good deeds
D) Tribe only
Answer: C) Piety and good deeds
43. The Holy Quran was revealed over approximately:
A) 10 years
B) 13 years
C) 23 years
D) 40 years
Answer: C) 23 years
44. Angel who brought revelation was:
A) Hazrat Jibrael (AS)
B) Hazrat Mikael (AS)
C) Hazrat Israfeel (AS)
D) Hazrat Izrael (AS)
Answer: A) Hazrat Jibrael (AS)
45. Islam strongly emphasizes:
A) Justice and honesty
B) Dishonesty
C) Oppression
D) Pride only
Answer: A) Justice and honesty
6. Mixed Important MCQs
46. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ spent total prophethood period of:
A) 10 years
B) 13 years
C) 20 years
D) 23 years
Answer: D) 23 years
47. Makkah period was mainly focused on:
A) Tawheed and faith building
B) Only agriculture
C) Only political elections
D) Only trade laws
Answer: A) Tawheed and faith building
48. Madinah period included:
A) Islamic society and state formation
B) No social system
C) Only personal worship
D) No agreements
Answer: A) Islamic society and state formation
49. The first person to accept Islam among women was:
A) Hazrat Khadijah (RA)
B) Hazrat Ayesha (RA)
C) Hazrat Hafsa (RA)
D) Hazrat Fatimah (RA)
Answer: A) Hazrat Khadijah (RA)
50. The first person to accept Islam among men was:
A) Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
B) Hazrat Umar (RA)
C) Hazrat Usman (RA)
D) Hazrat Hamza (RA)
Answer: A) Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Quick Revision Table
| Topic | Key Fact |
|---|---|
| Birth | 570 AD, Makkah |
| Tribe | Quraysh |
| First revelation | Cave Hira |
| Age at prophethood | 40 years |
| First wife | Hazrat Khadijah (RA) |
| Hijrah | 622 AD |
| Companion in Hijrah | Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) |
| First mosque | Masjid Quba |
| Makkah period | 13 years |
| Madinah period | 10 years |
| Battle of Badr | 2 AH |
| Battle of Uhud | 3 AH |
| Battle of Khandaq | 5 AH |
| Treaty of Hudaybiyyah | 6 AH |
| Conquest of Makkah | 8 AH |
| Farewell Sermon | 10 AH |
| Passing away | 11 AH |
Common Mistakes
| Confusion | Correct Fact |
|---|---|
| Hijrah happened in 610 AD | Hijrah happened in 622 AD |
| First revelation came in Madinah | It came in Cave Hira, Makkah |
| Battle of Badr was in 3 AH | It was in 2 AH |
| Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was in 8 AH | It was in 6 AH |
| Conquest of Makkah was in 6 AH | It was in 8 AH |
| Makkah period was 10 years | Makkah period was 13 years |
| Madinah period was 13 years | Madinah period was 10 years |
Homework MCQs
1. First revelation came in:
A) Cave Hira
B) Masjid Nabawi
C) Cave Thawr
D) Bait-ul-Muqaddas
Answer: A) Cave Hira
2. Hijrah took place in:
A) 570 AD
B) 610 AD
C) 622 AD
D) 632 AD
Answer: C) 622 AD
3. Battle of Badr was fought in:
A) 2 AH
B) 3 AH
C) 5 AH
D) 8 AH
Answer: A) 2 AH
4. Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was signed in:
A) 3 AH
B) 6 AH
C) 8 AH
D) 10 AH
Answer: B) 6 AH
5. Tawheed means:
A) Oneness of Allah
B) Charity
C) Fasting
D) Pilgrimage
Answer: A) Oneness of Allah
