1. When & where was the Prophet [s] born? The Prophet [s] was born in Makkah on 12th Rabiul Awwal. 2. On which day was the Prophet [s] born?

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1 1. When & where was the Prophet [s] born? The Prophet [s] was born in Makkah on 12th Rabiul Awwal. 2. On which day was the Prophet [s] born? The Prophet [s] was born on Monday. 3. What is the name of the Prophet [s] s mother? The name of the Prophet [s] s mother is Aminah. 4. What is the name of the Prophet [s] s father? The name of the Prophet [s] s father is Abdullah. 5. When did the Prophet [s] s father pass away? Six months before the Prophet [s] s birth. 6. When did the Prophet [s] s mother pass away? When the Prophet [s] was 6 years old. 7. What is the name of the Prophet [s] s grandfather? Abdul Muttalib. 8. Who took care of the Prophet [s] after his mother s death? His grandfather. 9. When did the Prophet [s] s grandfather die? When the Prophet [s] was 8 years old. 10. Who took care of the Prophet [s] after his grandfather s death? His uncle Abu Talib. 11. What is the name of our Prophet [s]? His name is Muhammad (s.a.w), son of Abdullah. 12. What is the meaning of Muhammad? Muhammad means the Praiseworthy One. 13. What titles were given to the Prophet [s] by the people of Makkah?

2 The titles were Sadiq and Ameen. 14. What is the meaning of Sadiq and Ameen? Sadiq means true and Ameen means honest. 15. How old was the Prophet [s] when he got married? The Prophet [s] was 25 years old. 16. Who did the Prophet [s] marry? The Prophet [s] married Khadija (R.A). 17. How old was Khadija when she married the Prophet [s]? She was 40 years old. 18. How many sons and daughters did the Prophet [s] have with Khadija? The Prophet [s] had 2 sons and 4 daughters. 19. What are the names of the Prophet [s] s sons? The names of the Prophet [s] s sons are Abdullah [Qasim], Tayyab and Ibrahim. 20. What are the names of the Prophet [s] s daughters? The names of the Prophet [s] s daughters are Zainab, Ruqayya, Umme Kulthum and Fatima. 21. When and where did the first revelation of the Holy Qur an happen? The first revelation was at the cave of Hira when the Prophet [s] was 40 years old. 22. What happened at the cave of Hira? Angel Jibra il brought the message of Allah to the Prophet [s]. 23. What did Angel Jibra il say to the Prophet [s]? He asked the Prophet [s] to read. 24. What did the Prophet [s] reply? The Prophet [s] said he could not read.

3 25. How many times did Angel Jibra il ask the Prophet [s] to read? He asked 3 times. 26. How many verses were revealed in the first revelation of the Holy Qur an? 5 verses of Sura Alaq were revealed. 27. Who was the first person to accept Islam? Khadija (R.A) 28. Who was the first man to accept Islam? Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A) 29. Who was the first child to accept Islam? Ali (R.A) 30. Who was the first slave to accept Islam? Zaid (R.A). 31. What was the message the Prophet [s] was spreading? There is no God other than Allah, and Muhammad (s.a.w) is his Last Messenger. 32. What did the non-believers of Makkah say to the Prophet [s]? They insulted him and opposed him. 33. How old was the Prophet [s] when he migrated to Madinah? The Prophet [s] was 53 years old. 34. What was the first name of Madinah? The first name of Madinah was Yathrib. (The Prophet [s] has told us not to call this blessed city Yathrib again; instead we should call it Madinah or Tayba.) 35. What does Yathrib mean? City of Disease. 36. What is the meaning of Madinatun Nabi?

4 Holy city of the Prophet. 37. What building did the Prophet [s] & the companions make in Madinah? Masjid Nabawi. 38. When and where did the battle of Badr take place? The battle of Badr took place in Makkah in the 2nd Hijra. 39. What is the importance of the battle of Badr in Islam? It is the first battle in Islamic history. 40. How many non-believers were in the battle of Badr? 1,000 non-believers were present in the battle of Badr. 41. How many Muslims were in the battle of Badr? 313 Muslims were present in the battle of Badr. 42. Who won the battle of Badr? Badr because they were brave & they had love for Allah & the Prophet [s]. 43. What was the 2nd battle in Islamic history? The battle of Uhud is the 2nd battle in Islamic history. 44. Can you name 4 famous battles in the Prophet [s] s lifetime? Badr, Uhud, Tabuk and Khandaq. 45. When did the treaty of Hudaibiya take place? The treaty of Hudaibiya took place in the 6th year of Hijri. 46. When did the conquest of Makkah take place? The conquest of Makkah was in the 8th year of Hijri. 47. When did the Prophet [s] perform his last Hajj? The Prophet [s] performed his last Hajj in the 10th year of Hijri. 48. What did the Prophet [s] say about youngsters and elders?

5 The Prophet [s] said that those who do not show respect to his elders and love to his youngsters is not amongst the righteous. 49. What is the importance of love for the Prophet [s]? No-one can become a true believer unless he loves the Prophet [s] more than his family, friends, wealth and everything else in the world. 50. What is the duty of every Muslim? To follow the Holy Qur'an & Sunnah so that we can be good people and please Allah & the Prophet [s]. 51. When was the Prophet Muhammad [s] born? He was born on Monday, 9th Rabi Al Awwal, April 22nd, 571 AC. 52. When and where did his (prophet's) father die? He died in Makkah before Muhammad [s] was born. 53. What is the name of the Prophet's grandfather? Abdul Muttalib. 54. What was his grandfather's position? He was the chief of his clan Bani Hashim. 55. What is the Prophet's [s] lineage up to his fifth ancestor? 56. He is Muhammad Ibn Abdullah Ibn Abdul Muttalib Ibn Hashim Ibn Abd Manaf Ibn Qusai Ibn Kilab. 57. Who suckled [nursed] the Prophet Muhammad [s]? First Thuyeba, the freed slave girl of his uncle Abdul Uzza known as Abu Lahab, then Haleema Bint Abu Dhuaib, best known as Haleema Al Sadiyah.

6 58. Who named the Prophet Muhammad [s]? 59. Abdul Muttalib. 60. Mention some Seerah Books: Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum (THE SEALED NECTAR): Biography of Prophet [pbuh], by Saifur Rahman al-mubarakpuri Book: Riyaz-As-Saleheen (Riyad-us-saliheen) - most popular book of authentic ahadeeth (ahadees) 61. What did Muhammad's [s] mother name him? Ahmad. 62. Why did she (the Prophet's mother) choose this name? Because she saw an angel in a dream calling the new-born baby Ahmad Where did his mother take him? She took him to Yathrib (Madinah) to visit her relatives. 64. Where did his mother die? On her way back to Makkah, she died at Abwa and was buried there. 65. Who brought Muhammad [s] back to Makkah? His father s slave girl, Umm Aiman (May Allah be pleased with her). 66. How was his (Abdul Muttalib's) behavior with Muhammad [s]?

7 He loved him very much and preferred him to his own sons. 67. What did Abdul Muttalib foretell about his grandson? That he would hold a prestigious position. 68. Who took care of the Prophet [s] after the death of Abdul Muttalib? His uncle Abu Talib. 69. How old was Muhammad [s] when his grandfather Abdul Muttalib died? About eight years old. 70. When did Muhammad [s] travel to Syria and with whom? He went to Syria with his uncle Abu Talib when he was twelve years old. 71. Who was Khadijah (May Allah be pleased with her)? She was a wealthy merchant of Makkah. 72. Why did she (Khadijah) want to marry Muhammad [s]? Because of his truthfulness and good conduct. 73. What did he (the Prophet) give her (Khadijah) as Mahr (dowry)? Twenty camels. 74. Was Khadijah (May Allah be pleased with her) a widow? Yes. The Prophet [s] was her third husband.

8 75. How was Muhammad [s] known in the society? He was known as Al Ameen (Truthful) and Al Sadiq (trustworthy). 76. Did he get any sort of education? No, he was unlettered. 77. What should one say when the Prophet's [s] name is mentioned? One should say صلى هللا عليه وسلم (May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). 78. How many times is the name of Muhammad mentioned in the Holy Quran? Four times. 79. What are the names of the Prophet s [s] uncles? They are: Harith, Zubair, Abu Talib, Hamzah [ra], Abu Lahab, Ghidaq, Maqwam, Safar and Abbas [ra]. 80. Did his uncle Abu Talib accept Islam? No, he died a polytheist. 81. In the New Testament by what name was the Prophet [s] mentioned? By the name of Paraclete. 82. What is Kabah? It is the oldest house of worship on the earth.

9 83. Who built it? The Prophet Ibrahim and his son Ismael (May Allah be pleased with them). 84. How did Quraish arrange rebuilding of Kabah? They divided the work among various tribes. Each tribe was responsible for rebuilding a part of it. 85. Who laid the stones? A Byzantine mason called Baqum. 86. Where did the Prophet [s] go into seclusion? To the Cave of Hira. 87. What was the first stage of the revelation? True dreams. 88. When did the first revelation come down to him? On Monday, 21st of Ramadan, at night (August 10th, 610 AC). He was forty years then. 89. Who brought it? Jibrael. 90. Who were the first to embrace Islam?

10 Four persons: Khadijah his wife, Zaid Ibn Haritha his freed slave, Ali Ibn Abi Talib his cousin and Abu Bakr his friend (May Allah be pleased with them). 91. Who accepted Islam at the instance of Abu Bakr [ra]? Uthman Ibn Affan, Zubair Ibn Awwam, Abdur Rahman Ibn Awf, Sad Ibn Abi Waqqaas, Talha Ibn Ubaidullah and Saeed Ibn Zaid (Umar s son-in-law) (May Allah be pleased with them). 92. Who were the ladies to accept Islam at first? Abbas s wife Ummaul Fadl, Abu Bakr s wife Asma Bint Umais, his daughter Asma Bint Abi Bakr and Fatimah Bint Al Khattab Umar s sister (May Allah be pleased with them). 93. How was the Dawah done in the beginning? It was done in secret. 94. How many people embraced Islam in the early stage? About forty. 95. How many years did the call in secret continue? For three years. 96. During this period, where would the Muslims gather secretly? They would gather secretly in the house of a Muslim called Arqam to learn about Islam and the revelations sent down to the Prophet [s]. 97. When did the Prophet [s] start to preach Islam openly?

11 After three years when he received the revelation to that effect. 98. What was the impact of his public preaching? The people accepted Islam increasingly. 99. What was the main miracle of the Prophet [s]? The Noble Quran Did the Prophet [s] perform other miracles? Yes, the splitting of the moon was one of them Who was Abu Jahl? One of the chief leaders of Makkah Name some of the disbelievers of Makkah who supported the Prophet [s], but did not embrace Islam until the end. Abu Talib, Mutim Ibn Adi and Abul Bukhtari How long did Abu Talib protect the Prophet (p.b.u.h)? For 42 years from the Prophet s childhood until he himself died Who was Mutim Ibn Adi? A chief of Makkah When did he (Mutim Ibn Adi) give protection to the Prophet [s]? When the Prophet [s] returned from Taif and wanted to enter Makkah.

12 106. When did he (Mutim Ibn Adi) die? He was killed in the Battle of Badr Who was Abul Bukhtari? He was a poet How did he (Abul Bukhtari) support the Prophet Muhammad [s]? He spoke out against the social boycott What lead the Muslims to emigrate to Abyssinia? Their growing persecution at the hands of Quraish Which Surah led to this emigration? Surah Az Zumar When was Abul Bukhtari killed? In the battle of Badr Who was then the King of Abyssinia? The King of Abyssinia, known as Najjashi (the Negus), during the time of the Prophet [s] was As'hama When did the first group of Muslims leave for Abyssinia? In Rajab, in the fifth year of Prophethood.

13 114. How many persons were there in the group? 12 men and 4 women How were the emigrants received in Abyssinia? They were received warmly and hospitably When did the second group of emigrants leave for Abyssinia? In the fifth year of Prophethood How many people formed the group? 83 men and 18 women Name a prominent companion included in this group. Ja'far Ibn Abi Talib [ra] What did Quraish do? They despatched two envoys to Abyssinia to demand the extradition of the emigrants Amr bin al-aas and Abdullah 120. How did the King respond? He refused to extradite the Muslims and assured them of his full protection When did Umar [ra] accept Islam? At the age of Who was Bilal Ibn Rabah [ra]?

14 He was a slave of Umayyah Ibn Khalaf What was his (Bilal Ibn Rabah's) origin? He was of Abyssinian decent What was the name of Bilal's mother? Hamama Who was Yaser [ra]? He was a slave of Abu Jahl Who was Sumayyah (May Allah be pleased with her)? She was Yaser' wife Who was Ammar [ra]? He was Yaser and Sumayyah's only son How did Summaya (May Allah be pleased) die? Abu Jahl murdered her with a bayonet Who was Zaid Ibn Haritha [ra]? He was a slave Who purchased him (Zaid Ibn Haritha)? Khadijah's nephew Hakim Ibn Hizam purchased him and presented him to her.

15 131. What did Khadijah do with Zaid Bin Haritha? She presented him to the Prophet who set him free Did Zaid Bin Haritha want to go to his parents? No, he preferred to live with the Prophet [s] To whom was Zaid Bin Haritha married? To Umma Aiman (May Allah be pleased with her) Who was Ja'far? He was the elder brother of Ali Ibn Talib [ra] Which companion was chosen to speak on behalf of the Muslims at Abyssinia? Ja far bin Abdul Muttalib Who was Ali [ra]? He was the son of Abu Talib and cousin of the Prophet [s] Whom did Ali first marry? He first married the Prophet's [s] daughter Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her) How many sons did Ali have from her? Two sons: Hasan and Husain (May Allah be pleased with them).

16 139. When did Sa'd bn Abi Waqqas [ra] become a Muslim? When he was Where did Sa'd [ra] die? He died in Al Madinah What was Sa'd's advice to Muslims? To stand united Who was Abu Bakr's father [ra] and did he accept Islam? He was Uthman [ra] (Abu Quhafah). Yes, he accepted Islam during the Conquest of Makkah 143. What was the boycott? All the leaders of the Makkans got together and decided to enforce a boycott of the Muslims and their supporters. No one was allowed to have any sort of dealings with them. There would be no inter-marriage, no buying and selling, no business dealings and no socializing. In fact, no one would be allowed to speak to them as far as it was possible. They would also prevent any traders that came to Makkah from dealing with the Muslims and their supporters. It happened in the seventh year of Hijrah Where did they live in this period? In the Shi b Abu Talib, a narrow pass 145. When did it end? It ended in the 10 th year also known as Year of Sadness How did it end?

17 A Revelation had been sent to the Prophet [s] that ants had eaten away all their proclamation that smacked of injustice and aggression except those parts that bore the Name of Allâh. He contended that he would be ready to give Muhammad [s] What is the year of sadness? It was the year in which Abu Talib and Khadijah passed away When did the Ta if incident take place? In the 10 th year, the Prophet [s] went to Ta if to spread Islam. For ten days he stayed there delivering his message to several people, one after another, but all to no purpose. In fact, they stoned him and drove him away Who had gone with him? His son/slave Zaid bin Harithah When did the Isra wal Mi raj take place? Probably a year before migration [Hijrah] 151. The Prophet [s] chose milk. What did that signify? Milk and wine were presented to the Prophet [s] meaning good and evil. The Prophet [s] chose good. It means the Muslim nation will not be misled What are the two rivers he [s] saw? He saw the Nile and the Euphrates. It means that in the years to come, people of these places would become Muslims and will remain so Who was the first envoy [ambassador] to Madinah? It was Mus ab bin Umayr When did he die as a martyr? He died in the Battle of Uhud When did the Prophet [s] perform Hijrah? In the 10 th year of Prophethood Who accompanied him? Abu Bakr as-siddiq [ra]

18 157. Which non-muslim helped them in this migration? Amir bin Fuhayrah. He knew routes very well. He helped take them on an alternative route Who found the Prophet [s] and Abu Bakr? It was Suraqah bin Malik What was the prize money to find them? It was a 100 camels Did he win the prize? No. Allah made his horse sink in the sand many times. He realized that the Messenger [s] was being protested by Allah What was the first task he set out to do in Quba? He [s] built a mosque [Masjid Quba] 162. Which groups were there in Madinah? Two groups Aws and Khazraj 163. Who were the non-muslims living there? They were the Jews and idol-worshipper Arabs Who was considered as the Chief of the Hypocrites? Abdullah bin Ubayy 165. What led to the occurrence of the Battle of Badr? It was the caravan led by Abu Sufyan In the battle of Badr, did Shaytan come? Yes. Iblîs, the archsatan, in the guise of Suraqah bin Malik. But he soon left when he saw the angels were helping and the Muslims were winning Who was the flag bearer of the Muslims in the Battle of Uhud? Mus ab bin Umayr Who was called Ghaseel Al-Malâ ikah (i.e. the one washed by the angels)?

19 It was Hanzalah Who was given the sword of the Prophet SAW? Abu Dujanah got the sword How many Muslims lost their lives in the Battle of Uhud? 70 martyrs What led to the Muslim army being disadvantaged? The Muslim archers left their position on Mount Uhud and disobeyed the Prophet s [s] instructions Who was their leader who asked them to not disobey? Abdullah ibn Jubair 173. Name three of the more prominent Sahabah who were martyred in this battle. Hamzah, Hanzalah and Mus ab [ra] 174. Who killed Hamzah [ra]? Wahshi, at the command of Hind, the wife of Abu Sufyan. He accepted Islam later Can you tell any five names of Muhammad [s] with their meanings? Muhammad - The Praised One Ahmed - The Most Commendable Ameen - The Honest One Sadiq - The Truthful Rauf - The Clement (Merciful) 176. Who gave the advice for the trench to be dug? Salman ul Farsi, 177. Which Sahabi tied himself to a pole in Masjid Nabawi for briefly betraying the Muslims during the expedition of Banu Quraydhah? Abu Lubabah

20 178. What initiated the decision of the Muslims wishing to perform an Umrah? The Prophet [s] had a true dream Who was eventually sent to Makkah to negotiate with the Quraish? Uthman bin Affan 180. Which pledge occurred at Hudaiybiyah? Pledge of Goodwill. Bay at ar-ridhwan How many Muslims participated in this Pledge? 1400 Muslims. Uthman had gone to Makkah for negotiations, so the Prophet [s] himself took his right hand in his left and made the pledge for Uthman [ra] 182. Who tried to poison the Prophet SAW? A woman named Zaynab during the conquest of Khaybar Who brought idol worship to Makkah? Amr bin Luhai. He brought it from Syria What Q is the Prophet s [s] character in one word? His character was the Qur an What were the wives of the Messenger [s] called? Ummahat ul Mu mineen For whom did the Prophet [s] say I don t know for whom my happiness is greater? The winning of Khaybar or the returning of this man. It was Ja far bin Abdul Muttalib. He was returning from Abyssinia after staying for more than 10 years Who were appointed as leaders in the Muslim army? Zaid bin Harithah Ja far bin Abdul Muttalib Abdullah bin Rawahah Next, the people should choose. They chose Khalid bin al-walid.

21 188. Discuss the strategy that Khalid bin Walid RA employed in the battle. He changed the arrangement of the army. Front ones went back. The right went to the left. The Romans thought the Muslims had received reinforcements Whish was the Battle in which the Messenger [s] passed through the nation of Prophet Salih? It was the Battle of Tabuk. The land was called Madain Salih Did fighting actually take place? Just seeing the huge army and the Muslim s courage, the Byzatine Romans retreated Who were the three people who lagged behind and did not join the army? Ka b bin Malik Murara bin Ar-Rabi, and Hilal bin Omaiyah 192. Did Allah forgive them? Yes, Allah forgave them after 50 days of Muslims boycotting them What led to the conquest of Makkah? The breaking of the Treaty of Hudaybiyah What was the first task of the Prophet PBUH upon entry into Makkah? Breaking of the idols How many idols were around the Ka bah? There were 360 idols Who was Musailamah? He was a man who claimed Prophethood for himself What happened to him? Abu Bakr fought against him after the death of the Prophet [s] and killed him When did the Prophet PBUH perform his farewell pilgrimage?

22 In the 10 th year of Hijrah What led to the death of the Prophet [s]? A woman had poisoned him in the Expedition of Khaybar At what age did the Prophet [s] pass away? At In which city did he [s] pass away? He passed away in Madinah.