# Questions Answers 1 What was the famous tribe in ? Quraish 2 Name the parents of (s)? Abdullah and Amina 3 Who was Abdul Muttalib? The grandfather of Mohammad(s) 4 What day was Muhammad (s) born? 12th of Rabiul Awwal the year of elephants 5 Where was Muhammad (s) born? City of Mecca 6 How many brothers and sisters did Muhammad (s) Mohammad(s) had no have? siblings. He was the only child 7 Can you name any significant event before ’s elephant army Muhammad (s) was born? 8 Who was the lady who nursed him and what tribe Haleema Sadiya tribe of did she belong to? Sa’ad bin Bakr of 9 What important event took place with the nurse? Jibrael cleansed his heart with Zam Zam water 10 Who took care of Muhammad (s) when his Abu Talib, his uncle grandfather passed away? 11 At what age was Muhammad (s) when his mother He was six years old passed away? 12 Name the place where Amina passed away? Abwa located between Mecca and Madina 13 Who brought Muhammad (s) to Mecca? Ume-Aimen 14 What was Muhammad (s) age when his Eight years old grandfather passed away? 15 Which city did Mohammad(s) go for business? Sham (Syria) 16 What profession was Muhammad (s) involved in? business 17 When did Mohammad(s) father pass away? Before Mohammad(s) birth 18 Who was Muhammad (s) first wife? Khadija (r) 19 What was Muhammad (s) wife impressed by? His honesty 20 Who did Muhammad (s) marriage ceremony? Abu Talib 21 Name all the children the couple had? Zainab, Ruqaiya, Ume- Kulthoom, Fatima, Qasim and Abdullah 22 Who was the mother of Ibrahim bin Mohammad? Maria Qibtia (r) 23 When did Ibrahim bin Mohammad pass away? He passed away in his infancy after the battle of Tabuk 24 Which boys survived? none 25 How did people of Mecca treat Muhammad (s) They treated him very after prophet hood? harshly and cruel 26 What names did the Meccans call Muhammad Sadiq and Ameen (truthful (s)before prophethood? and trustworthy) 27 What is the difference between a Nabi and a A Rasool is sent down by Rasool? with a new book and a Nabi is sent down by Allah as a messenger (it is not necessary for a Nabi to have a new book ) 28 How many years was Muhammad (s) a Rasool? 23 years 29 How many years was Muhammad (s) in Mecca as a 13 in Mecca and 10 in Rasool? And how many in Madina? Madina 30 What was the name of the cave which Muhammad Cave of Hira (s) often used to visit before prophet hood? 31 Who did he meet in the cave? Jibrael 32 What was the age of Muhammad (s) when the 40 years of age event in the cave occurred? 33 What message did the angel bring? First five verses of Alaq 34 Can you recite the verses that were revealed in the Memorize : Surah Alaq, first cave of hira? five verses in 35 Who was the first person Muhammad (s) narrated His wife Khadija the event of the cave to? 36 Whom did they consult with about the event of Warqa Bin Nawfil who was a the cave? great at that time 37 Who was Waraqa bin Naufil? The cousin of Khadija (r) 38 What did the priest say to Muhammad (s) after This is the same angle that hearing the event of the cave? used to come to Mosa(a), if I were to be alive in your time I will surly help you. 39 Who was the angel that used to come to Mosa(s)? Angel Gibrael 40 How long did the revelation stop for (after the 3 years it is called fatratul event of the cave) & What is this period called? wahi 41 What is known as the fatratul Wahi? When the revelation paused for 3 years 42 What was the second revelation that was sent to First 5 verses of Surah Muhammad(s) And what was the message in it? Mudathir commanding Muhammad (s) to spread the message 43 How did Muhammad (s) start inviting people to By showing the Miracles learn and believe in his message? given to him by Allah 44 What were the fundamentals of Muhammad (s) Kalimah tayyiba (La Ilaha message? Illallah Muhammadu Rasoolullah) 45 Who was the first woman to accept ? Khadija (r) 46 Who was the first man to accept Islam? (r) 47 Who was the first boy to accept Islam? (r) 48 Who was his biggest enemy? Abu Jahl 49 Who was Muhammad (s) closest relative who Abu Lahb opposed him bitterly? 50 How long were the boycotted in the 3 years valley? 51 What was the name of the valley The valley of Abu talib 52 To whom did the leaders of Mecca approached to Abu talib stop Muhammad (s) in this mission?

53 Where did the first migration take place? Habsha (Ethiopia) 54 How many Muslims participated in this migration? 10 men & 5 women 55 On what date did this migration take place? 5th Rajab 5th year of prophet hood 56 What was the name of the king of Habsha Najashi (Ethiopia)? 57 Which Sahabi recited some and explained Jafar bin abu talib Islam to the king of Habsha (Ethiopia)?

58 What Surah did Jafar (r) recite to the king of The Opening verses of surah Habsha (Ethiopia)? 59 Which 2 Leaders of Quraish did Muhammad(s) He prayed for Abu jahal and pray for to accept Islam? And who accepted Islam? Umar bin khataab. And Umar accepted Islam 60 Name the couple who were beaten by Umar? His sister Fatima bint Khatab and her husband Sa’eed bin Zaid 61 What was the surah that lead Umar (r) to accept Surah Taha Islam? 62 Why is the 10th year of Naboowat known as the Because Khadija (r) and Abu year of grief? Talib passed away and the event of Taif took place 63 How did the people of Taif treat Muhammad (S)? They gathered their children to pelt Muhammad (s) and drive him out of the town 64 What big event happened on the 10th year of Miraj. Date: Rajab 27th, 10th prophet hood and what was the date? year of Naboowat 65 Who did Muhammad (s) meet on the journey of He met Allah and received 5 Miraj and what gift did he receive? Salaat as a gift 66 How did Quraish react to the news of Miraj? They laughed at Muhammad and made a joke out of it 67 Who was the first to accept the news of Miraj? Abu Bakar he was given the What was the tittle given to him tittle of Sideeq 68 Which companion was sent to Madina to teach Mus’ab bin Umair (r) them Islam by Muhammad (s) before migration? 69 What is the pledge called that was taken from the The pledge of Aqabah people of Madina by Muhammad (s) before consisted of 70 Men and 2 migration? How many people made the pledge? Women 70 What was the promise made to Muhammad (s) by We will be steadfast on the people of Madina? Islam and we will help you 71 What was Madina called before Hijra? Yathrib 72 What did the Meccans do when they found out They plotted to kill him that Muhammad (s) is going to Migrate? 73 Where did the Meccans gather to plot against Darun Nadwa Muhammad (S)? 74 What suggestion did Abu jahl give to assassinate One person from each tribe Muhammad (s)? should take part so Muhammad (s) family would not be able to take revenge 75 When Muhammad (s) house was circled by the Surah yaseen Meccans what surah did he recite? 76 Who did Muhammad (s) command to sleep on his Ali(r) and told him to return bed and what did he tell him to do (at the time of the trust to the people Hijrah)? 77 Who accompanied Muhammad (s) in his Hijrah? Abu bakar (r) 78 Did Muhammad (s) make Hijra in the day or in the Night night? 79 What is the name of the cave where Muhammad Cave of Thuar (s) and Abu Bakr (r) took shelter? 80 How many days did Muhammad (s) and Abu Bakr For three days (r) stop for in the cave (at the time of Hijrah)? 81 Who brought food for Muhammad (s) and Abu Asma bint Aba Bakr Bakr (r) in the cave of Thaur for three days? 82 Name the father of Abu bBakr (r)? Abu Quhafa 83 How did Allah hide Muhammad (s) and Abu bakr By the spider web, the (r) in the cave from the Quraish? pigeon eggs and the nest 84 What award was granted by the Quraish for the 100 camels capture of Muhammad (s)? 85 Who was the person who pursued Muhammad (s) Suraaqa bin Malik but decided not to capture him? 86 How many days did it take Muhammad (s) to make 2 weeks Hijrah? 87 Before Muhammad (s) entered Madina, what town Quba, 14 days did he visit? And for how many days did he stay there? (At the time of Hijra) 88 What was the first Masjid built in Islam? Masjid e Quba 89 What day did Muhammad (s) enter Madina? (at Friday 12th Rabiul Awwal the time of Hijra) 90 Which Ansari’s house did Muhammad (s) stayed as Abu Ayoob al Ansari a guest? 91 What does the terms “Muhajir” and “” Muhajir means the people mean? who migrated and Ansar means the helpers 92 What was the first thing that Muhammad (s) did He built the Masjid after reaching Madina? 93 How did the Muslims construct the masjid? What All the Muslims worked were the walls made out of? And what served as collectively. The walls were the roof? made from unbaked bricks, the pillars were made from date palms and the roof was made from its branches 94 There were two apartments built next to the (r) and Sawda (r) Masjid. Who were they made for? 95 Name three big Jewish tribes in Madina. Banu Qainuqa, Banu Nazir and Banu Quraiza 96 What is a ? A hypocrite 97 Who was the leader of the Munafiqeen? Abdullah bin Ubay bin Salul 98 How many battles did Muhammad (s) participate 28 in? 99 Muslims gained victory in which battles Badr, Ahzaab, Banu Quraizah, Banu Mustaliq, Khaibar, Hunain, Taif 100 Who introduced Azaan in Islam? Abdullah Bin Zaid 101 How was the Azaan introduced? And who Through a dream. Umar (r) confirmed it? confirmed it 102 Who were the two Muazin of Muhammad (s)? Bilal (r) & Abdullah bin ume maktoom(r) 103 Why did Muhammad (s) stop (r) from the His Daughter (wife of ? uthman) Ruqayyah (r) was sick (who later passed away). 104 Which 3 Sahaba killed Abu Jahl? By Muaaz and muawz(r) and Abdullah ibn maso’d (r) 105 In which Battle was Abu jahl killed? Battle of Badr

106. What is Al-Isra’ ? The trip where Allah took the Prophet e from the sacred in Makkah to the spot where the Al-Aqsa mosque is, in , in a very short time of one night.

107.What is Al-Mi-raaj ? The trip where Allah took the Prophet e after Al-Isra’ to the Heavens.

110.What did the Prophet e say to the non-believers when they did not believe him about Al-Isra’? He told them about Jerusalem and about caravans he saw coming back from Jerusalem towards Makkah.

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111.What is Hadith ? Hadith or tradition are records of what the Prophet r said, practices, and his way of life. It also included any action done in his presence by any of his disciples and if they were approved or not prohibited by him.

112.What is the meaning of the word “Hadith” ? Statement.

113.What is Sunnah ? The practices of the Prophet. r It has the same meaning as Hadith.

Should Muslims follow the Sunnah of the Prophet r ? Yes, as the Quran confirms: “Certainly, there is for you (Muslims), in the Messenger of Allah an excellent example .” 33:21.

What is the difference between the Quran and the sayings (Hadith) of the Prophet r ? The Quran contains only Allah’s words as transmitted through the angle to the Prophet r. The Hadith was inspired by Allah and the words were those of the Prophet r.

11. Can a Muslim follow only the Quran but not the Hadith ? No, as in the Quran, “Say (O Muhammad r to the Muslims) if you love Allah, then walk in my footsteps and Allah will love you. “3:31 and “ Those who disobey Allah and His Prophete and transgress His limits will be admitted to a fire, to abide therein and they shall have a humilitating punishment.”4:14.

Mention six people who conveyed most of the Prophet’s saying and actions to other Muslims. His wife A’iysha, who had a remarkable memory and who lived for 48 years after his death (2210 Hadith). His companion (5374 Hadith), who was constantly with the Prophet r and who had no worries about earning his livelihood as he was the Prophet’s r guest. His servant Anas (2286 Hadith), (2630 Hadith), Abdullah Ibn Abbas (1660 Hadith).abdullah ibn masoud

Were there any early ways to teach Muslims about the Prophet’s Hadith after his death ? Yes, Abu Hurairah opened a school with 800 students where he taught Hadith. Also Caliph Umar sent companions like Abdullah Ibn Masoud and Abu Hurairah to the different parts of the to teach Muslims the Hadith.

Mention five companions who collected Hadith in books (Sahif) ? Abdullah Ibn Amr Ibn Alas collected 1000 sayings in a book he called “Al Sadiga”. Ali collected certain laws in a book named “Al Qadaya”. It is also reported that Jabir Ibn Abdullah, Abdullah Ibn Abbas and Abu Hurairah also collected Hadith in books.

When did the effort of scientifically compiling the Hadith in books start ? In the year 101 A.H., when the Muslim empire ruler Umar Ibn Abdul Aziz instructed Muslim scholars to compile scientifically all the Prophet’s r Hadith.

How did Muslim scholars go about compiling the Hadith ? They first wrote down the rules to find out the sources of the traditions and the biographical data of the narrators. So they dealt with three subjects; the biography of the narrators with particular reference to their character and honesty, with the narration itself and with the substance of the tradition.