Prophet Mohammed (S.A) Seerah_100 Question and Answers_Zahra-Dubai.pdf

100 Questions & Answers on the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad ‫ﷺ‬ 1. When was the Prophet Ans. Abdul Muttalib, who was Muhammad ‫ ﷺ‬born? the chief of his clan, the Bani Hashim Ans. He was born on Monday 12th of Rabi ul...

100 Questions & Answers on the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad ‫ﷺ‬ 1. When was the Prophet Ans. Abdul Muttalib, who was Muhammad ‫ ﷺ‬born? the chief of his clan, the Bani Hashim Ans. He was born on Monday 12th of Rabi ul 7. Name the nannies of the Awwal (April 21st 571 AD) Prophet ‫?ﷺ‬ 2. Where was the Prophet Ans. Thuwaybah, Haleemah, Muhammad ‫ ﷺ‬born? Shaymaa & Umm Ayman (r.a.d), Ans. In Makkah, Saudi Arabia the first two also suckled the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬as a baby 3. What is the name of the Prophet Muhammad’s ‫ﷺ‬ 8. Who was the midwife of the father? Prophet ‫?ﷺ‬ Ans. Abdullah Ans. Al-Shifa bint Aouf ibn Abdul-Muttalib (Umm Abdul Rahman) ibn Hashim ibn Abd-Manaf 9. Who named the Prophet, ibn Qusayy Muhammad ‫?ﷺ‬ ibn Kilaab Ans. His grandfather, Abdul Muttalib 4. What is the name of the Prophet Muhammad’s ‫ﷺ‬ 10. Name of the Prophet mother? Muhammad ‫ ﷺ‬in old Ans. Aaminah bint Wahab ibn scriptures Abd-Manaf ibn Zuhra ibn Kilaab Ans. Ahmad 5. When and where did the 11. Who slaughtered an animal Prophet Muhammad’s ‫ ﷺ‬father on the seventh day of the pass away? prophet’s ‫ ﷺ‬birthday? Ans. He passed away in Ans. His grandfather, Abdul Yathrib (Madinah) before Muttalib Muhammad ‫ ﷺ‬was born 12. What are some of the names 6. What is the name of the that the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬called Prophet Muhammad’s ‫ﷺ‬ himself? Ans. Ahmad, Al-Maahi, Al- paternal grandfather and what Haashir & Al-Aaqib was his position? 13. Did the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬have Ans. For 2 years, until Abdul Muttalib died when the Prophet any brothers or sisters? Ans. No, he had no siblings, but ‫ ﷺ‬was just 8 years old he had 6 foster brothers and 1 foster sister (who suckled from 20. How was Abdul Muttalib's the same women) behavior with Muhammad ‫?ﷺ‬ Ans. He loved him very much 14. How old was Muhammad and preferred him over his own ‫ ﷺ‬when his mother passed sons away? Ans. Six years old 21. Who took care of the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬after the death of 15. Where did the Prophet his grandfather Abdul Muttalib? Muhammad’s ‫ ﷺ‬mother take Ans. His uncle Abu Talib cared him when he was young? for him as a child and as a young Ans. She took him to Yathrib adult and also supported him (Madinah) to visit his father’s after Prophethood for a total of grave and meet his uncles 42 years 16. Where did the Muhammad’s 22. Which clan was the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬mother pass away? ‫ ﷺ‬from? Ans. On her way back to Ans. Banu Haashim and Makkah, she passed away at Quraish respectively, which were Abwa and was buried there the two most and honourable clans and tribes in Makkah 17. Who brought Muhammad ‫ ﷺ‬back to Makkah? 23. What work did the Prophet Ans. His father’s servant, ‫ ﷺ‬do until the age of 40? Umm Ayman (R.A) Ans. He used to be a shepherd and tend to sheep, but 18. Who took care of the was also a trader Prophet Muhammad ‫ ﷺ‬after his mother died? 24. When did Muhammad ‫ﷺ‬ Ans. His grandfather travel to Syria and with whom? Abdul Muttalib Ans. He went to Syria with his 19. How long did the Prophet’s uncle Abu Talib for trade when ‫ ﷺ‬grandfather take care of him? he was 12 years old. 25. Who was Khadijah (R.A)? 32. Did the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬have Ans. She was a wealthy any other children? business woman of Makkah Ans. He had one other son named Ibrahim from his servant, 26. Why did Khadijah (R.A) want Maariyah. All of the sons of the to marry Muhammad ‫?ﷺ‬ Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬passed away before Ans. Because of his the age of 5 truthfulness and good conduct 33. Name the 11 wives of the 27. At what age did Khadijah Prophet ‫?ﷺ‬ (R.A) marry Muhammad ‫?ﷺ‬ Ans. Khadijah, Sawdah, Ans. When she was 40 years Aaisha, Hafsah, old Zaynab bint Jahsh, Umm Salamah, Zaynab bint 28. How old was Muhammad Khuzaymah, Juwairiyah, Umm ‫ ﷺ‬at the time of the marriage? Habeebah, Safiyyah & Ans. He was 25 Maymoonah (r.a.d) 29. What did the Prophet 34. Name the son-in-laws of the Muhammad ‫ ﷺ‬give his wife Prophet ‫ﷺ‬ Khadijah as Mahr (dowry)? Ans. Uthman ibn Affan Ans. Twenty camels (married to Ruqayyah & Umm Kulthoom at separate times), 30. Was Khadijah (R.A) a widow Ali ibn Abi Talib (married to before she married the Prophet Faatimah) & Muhammad ‫?ﷺ‬ Abul Aas ibn Al-Rabi’ (married to Zaynab) Ans. Yes. The Prophet ‫ﷺ‬ was her third husband 35. Name the grandchildren of the Prophet ‫?ﷺ‬ 31. How many children did the Ans. His daughter Zaynab had 2 Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬have with Khadija children; Ali and Umaamah. His (R.A)? daughter Ruqayyah had 1 son, Ans. The Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬had 4 Abdullah and his daughter Faatimah had 5 children; Al-Hasan, Al- daughters (Zainab, Ruqayyah, Hussain, Muhsin, Umm Kulthoom & Ummi Kulthum and Faatimah) Zaynab (r.a.d) – Total 8 and 2 sons (Qasim & Abdullah grandchildren (also known as Tayyib and Taahir) 36. Were all the wives of the 42. What must you say when the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬widows or divorcees Prophet's ‫ ﷺ‬name is before they married him? mentioned? Ans. Yes, all except Aaisha Ans. You must recite Durood (r.a.) who he married due to a and Salaam, e.g decree from Allah Sallal Laahu Alayhi Wasallam (May the peace and blessings of 37. Name the 6 paternal aunties Allah be upon him). of the Prophet ‫?ﷺ‬ Ans. Safiyyah, Arwa, Aatiqah, 43. What were the names of the Umm Hakeem al-Baida, Barrah & 12 paternal uncles of the Prophet Umaymah ‫? ﷺ‬ Ans. Harith, Abu Talib, Zubair, 38. Name the grandmothers of Abu Lahab, Gheedaaq, the Prophet ‫?ﷺ‬ Muqawwam, Dhiraar, Quthm, Ans. Faatimah bint Omar Abdul Ka’bah, Hijl, Hamzah (R.A), (paternal) & Barrah bint Abdul & Abbas (R.A) Uzza (maternal) 44. Name the 2 maternal uncles 39. How many times is the of the Prophet ‫?ﷺ‬ name of Muhammad ‫ﷺ‬ Ans. Al-Aswad ibn Yaghooth & mentioned in the Holy Quran? Abdullah ibn Al-Arqam Ans. Four times (3:144, 33:40, 47:2 & 48:29) 45. Name the 3 Christian monks/learned men who saw the 40. How was Muhammad ‫ﷺ‬ Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬and recognized him known in his society? as the last messenger? Ans. Al-Saadiq (The truthful) Ans. Buhaira, Nastoorah & and Al-Ameen (trustworthy) Waraqah ibn Nawfal 41. Did Muhammad ‫ ﷺ‬get any 46. Where did the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬ sort of formal education? go into seclusion? Ans. No, he didn’t get any Ans. To the Cave of Hira, in the formal education from the Mountain of Jabal Al Noor society, rather he was taught by Almighty Allah 47. What was the first stage of the revelation? Ans. True dreams (6 months)  The first man was Abu Bakr 48. When did the first revelation (R.A) (The Prophet’s ‫ ﷺ‬best come down? Ans. On Monday ,17th, 18th or friend) 21st of Ramadhan, at night 53. Who were the first ladies (10th August 610 AD) when the after Khadijah (R.A) to accept Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬was forty years old Islam? Ans. Abbas’ (R.A) wife Ummul 49. Who brought the revelation Fadl, - Ja’far (R.A)’s wife Asma from Allah Bint Umais, - Abu Bakr (R.A)’s Ans. Surah Al Alaq. daughter Asma Bint Abi Bakr and Umar (R.A) sister Fatimah 50. What is the name of the first Bint Al-Khattaab chapter of the Quran revealed to Prophet Muhammad ‫ﷺ‬ 54. How was the dawah done in the early days of Islam? 51. What was the mission of the Ans. It was done in secret for 3 Prophet ‫ﷺ‬ years. Thereafter the Prophet Ans. To invite the humankind ‫ ﷺ‬received revelation and and jinnkind all over the world to declared to all an open invitation Islam and the Oneness of Allah. to Islam He was sent as a mercy to the universes and to perfect the best 55. During this period, where of character. He accomplished his would the Muslims gather mission secretly? Ans. They would gather 52. Who were the first people to secretly in the house of a Muslim embrace Islam? called Arqam to learn about Islam Ans. The first woman was and about the revelations Khadijah (R.A) (The Prophet’s ‫ ﷺ‬wife), sent down to the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬ The first slave was Zaid Ibn Haaritha (R.A) (The Prophet’s 56. How many people embraced ‫ ﷺ‬freed slave), Islam in the early stage? The first child was Ali Ibn Abi Ans. About forty. Talib (R.A) (The Prophet’s ‫ﷺ‬ cousin, 57. What was the impact of the Prophet’s ‫ ﷺ‬public preaching? Ans. Some people mocked Islam and others accepted 58. Who was Ali (R.A)? 62. What happened in the year Ans. He was the son of Abu of sorrow (aam ul huzn)? Talib and cousin and son-in-law Ans. The Prophet’s ‫ﷺ‬ of the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬ protector (uncle Abu Talib) and comfort (wife Khadijah (R.A.)) 59. How many sons did Ali (R.A) passed away, after which the have from Fatimah (R.A)? Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬went to Taif to give Ans. Three; Hasan, Husain dawah and seek protection, but (R.A) and Muhsin who passed was pelted with stones and away in infancy humiliated, thus returning to Makkah 60. Which of the Prophet’s ‫ﷺ‬ 63. What is the Israa & Mi’raaj? children had children. Ans. The year after aam ul Ans. All the boys passed away huzn Allah called the Prophet at a young age. ‫ ﷺ‬to honour and comfort him. Zainab (R.A) had 2 children: Umaamah & Ali He was taken from Makkah to Fatimah (R.A) had children and Masjid ul Aqsa (Palestine) and from there to the heavens to the Prophet’s ‫ ﷺ‬offspring, who meet Allah and receive the gift of are called Sayyid carry on only Salaah through Fatimah (R.A) and Ali (R.A) 64. Why did the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬ 61. What collective punishment migrate from Makkah to Madinah Munawwarah? was inflicted on the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬ Ans. Due to the persecution and the Muslim tribe of Banu of the Muslims in Makkah. This is Hashim at that time? called the hijrah, from when the Ans. They were driven out of Islamic calendar begins Makkah into the shi’b (narrow pass/valley) of Abu Talib and 65. Why did the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬ boycotted for 3 years (7-10 a.p). This was a social and financial choose to migrate to Madinah? boycott of food, water, marriage, Ans. Because the people of social inter-actions and business. Madinah invited him and promised to unite and support The Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬and the him. Here the State of Islam and companions and children had to the Muslims was established, the live eating only leaves at times 1st Masjid was built and Islam spread and flourished 66. What date did the Prophet 70. How did the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬ ‫ ﷺ‬migrate to Madinah? retaliate to this injury? Ans. 12th Rabi ul Awwal 1ah Ans. He ‫ ﷺ‬did not seek (23rd September 622 AD) with revenge, or get angry. Rather he his best friend Abu Bakr (R.A) forgave them and asked Allah to forgive them too 67. How did Allah protect the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬and Abu Bakr (R.A) 71. What is the treaty of when they migrated? Hudaybiyah? Ans. Allah instructed the Ans. In the 6th year of Hijra spiders to weave a web and a the Muslims and the Quraysh pigeon to lay a nest at the agreed a truce for 10 years. This mouth of cave thaur where they time, enabled invitations to were hiding. Allah also made any Islam to be sent to the kings horsemen who tried to follow and superpowers of the world at them fall and stumble that time, including to Hiraql (Heraclius/ Hercules), the emperor of Rome 68. How many battles did the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬participate in? 72. After the conquest of Ans. 27, of which only 9 or Makkah how did the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬ 10 had actual confrontations. All treat the enemies of Islam, the of these battles were defensive Quraysh and those who wars. Casualties from both sides persecuted and tortured the were minimal. Muslims in Makkah? He ‫ ﷺ‬always tried his hardest Ans. He showed them the mercy of Islam and forgave most to avoid bloodshed of them. He did not take revenge nor did any other companion. He 69. Did the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬get conquered Makkah (his home injured in any battle? land from which he was driven Ans. In the battle of Uhud the out) without any battle or war blow of a sword struck the blessed face of Rasoolullah ‫ﷺ‬. 73.What was the name of the This caused two links of his final pilgrimage made by Prophet helmet to sink into his mubaarak Muhammad ‫ﷺ‬ face and one tooth to splinter, Ans. The Farewell Pilgrimage causing a gap to appear between his blessed teeth  74. Name some of the famous 78. When did the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬ battles the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬ pass away. participated in? Ans. On Monday the 12th of Ans. Badr (2 a.h), Rabi-ul-Awwal 11 a.h Uhud (3 a.h), (6th June 632 AD) at the time Ahzaab/Khandaq (5 a.h), of Duha whilst resting on the Hunain (8 a.h) & bed in the room of his wife the conquest of Makkah (8 a.h) Aaisha (r.a). This was the saddest day for the 75. How many times did the sahaba and in the history of Islam Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬perform Hajj and for all the Muslims Umra? 79. Where was the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬ Ans. He performed 4 Umra (6, 7, 8 & 10 a.h) buried? and 1 Hajj (10 a.h) Ans. In the room of his wife Aaisha (r.a), in Madinah 76. Name the 5 sincere Munawwarah, Arabia. Just outside Masjid al Nabawi. Next to assistants of the Prophet ‫?ﷺ‬ him are buried his 2 best friends, Ans. Abu Bakr and Umar (r.a.d) and a Anas ibn Malik (daily errands), 4th space reserved for Isa (a.s) Abdullah ibn Masood (slippers & after he returns to this world and miswak), passes away Uqbah ibn Aamir (mule), Asla’ ibn Shareek (camel) & 80. What was the name of the Ayman ibn Ubaid first mosque built in Islam? (Ablution/washroom Ans. Masjid Al Quba requirements) 81. What did the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬ 77. Describe the illness of the describe as the coolness of his Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬after which he eyes. passed away. Ans. Salaah, which he loved, Ans. On Wednesday, 28th enjoyed and stood in individual Safar 11 A.H. Nabi ‫ﷺ‬ optional prayers for hours on end experienced a severe headache during the day and more so and thereafter developed a during the night strong fever, which lasted for thirteen days.  82. Describe the 84. Name some physical features of the miracles of the Prophet Prophet ‫?ﷺ‬ ‫?ﷺ‬ Ans. Rasulullah ‫ ﷺ‬was not Ans. a. The Quran, very tall nor was he short. Nabi b. the splitting of the moon, ‫ ﷺ‬was of a moderate height. c. water gushing from His blessed head was his noble fingers, proportionately large and his d. animals he tendered beard was thick. There were very giving more milk, few (25-27) strands of white hair e. clouds shading him as on his blessed head and beard. he walked, The Prophet’s ‫ ﷺ‬face was f. dust covering the eyes extremely handsome and bright, of the enemy, described to be brighter than the g. his perspiration 14th full moon. The skin of Nabi smelling sweet, h. stones and trees ‫ ﷺ‬was softer than silk and the making salaam to scent that emanated from his him, body was more fragrant than i. the crying of the date trunk, musk and ambar. His eyes were j. moving of trees, extremely beautiful and wide, k. dried up wells with very dark black pupils and becoming full of water, reddish streaks within. He had l. bitter well water becoming black hair and broad shoulders. sweet, m. foretelling future 83. What was the seal of events that all came Prophethood? true……. and countless Ans. It was a raised piece of more flesh on the back of the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬in between the shoulder 85. What was the blades, closer to the right side. greatest miracle of This was a sign indicated in the Prophet ‫?ﷺ‬ previous scriptures as a proof that he is the last messenger. Ans. The Holy Quran Many monks and Rabbis accepted Islam after reading 86. How old was the Prophet about this in their scriptures and ‫ ﷺ‬when he passed away? witnessing it with their own eyes Ans. 63 years old 87. How many years did the 91. Who were the Asharah Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬live in Makkah and Mubasharah (whom the Prophet Madinah for? ‫ ﷺ‬guaranteed paradise)? Ans. He lived in Makkah for 53 Ans. years and in Madinah for 10 a. Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, years b. Umar bin Al-Khattab, c. Uthman ibn Affan, 88. Describe the wealth and d. Ali ibn Abi Talib, charitable status of the Prophet e. Talha ibn Ubayd-Ullah, ‫?ﷺ‬ f. Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, g. Abdur-Rahman ibn Auf, Ans. Although being the h. Sa'ad ibn Abi Waqqas, most beloved to Allah, i. Abu-Ubaida ibn al-Jarrah, Rasoolullah ‫ ﷺ‬lived a life of j. Said ibn Zayd poverty. Many months would May Allah be pleased with them pass and he and his family would not have any cooked food. But 92. Describe some qualities of still he was the most generous the Prophet ‫?ﷺ‬ person who ever lived. He never Ans. said no to any begger, even if it a. He was extremely charitable meant he had to take a loan to and generous. give charity to the poor and b. He was soft spoken. needy. He ‫ ﷺ‬lived a very c. He never rebuked anyone, modest, simple and humble life even his wives or slaves. d. He smiled often. 89. Who were the 4 khalifahs e. He never hit anyone or even after the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬passed any animal. away? f. He had the best of character. Ans. Abu Bakr (R.A), g. He never sought revenge for Umar (R.A), himself. Uthman (R.A), h. He loved and kissed his and Ali (R.A) children. i. He was the noblest husband and bravest warrior. 90. Who did the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬ j. He treated everyone equally appoint as the 1st Muatthin? with kindness and compassion. Ans. Bilal ibn Rabaah (rad), k. He is described by Allah as a black Ethiopian former slave Rahmatul lil Aalameen (a mercy for all the universes)  93. What sport did the Prophet k) Muhammad ‫ ﷺ‬is the last ‫ ﷺ‬learn when he went to Prophet & Islam the final religion visiting his father’s grave? l) Our duty is to spread the Ans. Swimming message of Islam 94. What other sports did the 98. What food did the Prophet Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬practice? ‫ ﷺ‬like? Ans. Horse riding, Archery, Ans. Dates, honey, barley, Running, Horse Racing (non milk, olives,olive oil,vegetables gambling) 99. Describe the social conduct 95. What nasheed did the of the Prophet ‫?ﷺ‬ children sing when the Prophet Ans. The Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬was ‫ ﷺ‬arrived in Madinah? very approachable and always Ans. Tala al badru alaynaa greeted people with peace and (The moon shone over us….) gave them a warm welcome. He was humorous with his 96. When did the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬ companions and cared for his deliver his final public sermon? neighbours. He would ensure Ans. On the 9th day of Dhul others were never hurt by his Hijjah 10 ah (632 A.D), during behavior, conduct or speech. the Hajj in the valley of Arafah When he would speak all the audience would feel included. 97. What were the key themes He spent a lot of time with his in the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬final sermon? family and children. He gave a Ans listening ear to the elders and a) Trust and Accountability the women too and played with b) Financial obligations c) Interest (ribaa is haraam) the children. The Prophet ‫ﷺ‬ d) Treatment of wife (spouse) never discriminated against e) Warning about satan anyone and condemned racism f) Brotherhood g) Superiority is only in piety and 100. Did the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬ submission carry out any chores? h) We must obey both Allah and his Ans. The Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬would messenger ‫ﷺ‬ help his wives with household i) Observe the pillars of Islam chores. He would clean and j) Responsibilities regarding those mend his own clothes. He working under us would collect firewood for his aunties.