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Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH) MCQs

Seerah MCQs are multiple-choice questions on the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), from his birth and early years in Makkah to the Hijrah, the battles and treaties of Madinah and the conquest of Makkah. Every question on MCQs360 shows the correct answer instantly, so you can check names, dates and events as you revise Islamic Studies.

Question 01 Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH)

In which year of prophethood did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) visit Ta’if?

Correct answer C. 10th Nabvi

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Question 02 Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH)

On which occasion did a woman named Zainab poison the Holy Prophet (PBUH)?

Correct answer C. Conquest of Khyber

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Question 03 Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH)

What title was given to the pioneers of Islam?

Correct answer A. Assabiqoon al Awwalun

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Question 04 Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH)

After the Battle of Badr, which Jewish tribe was driven out of Madinah?

Correct answer D. Banu Qaynuqa

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Question 05 Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH)

What was the real name of Abu Jahl?

Correct answer B. Amr bin Hisham

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Question 06 Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH)

Who was the first preacher of Islam sent by Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) to the people of Madinah?

Correct answer A. Hazrat Musab ibn Umair (RA)

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Question 07 Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH)

According to al-Raheeq al-Makhtum, who led the first Muslim expedition for which the Prophet (PBUH) tied a white standard?

Correct answer C. Hazrat Hamza (RA)

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Question 08 Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH)

Which Madinan Companion was among the first six men of Khazraj to accept Islam at Aqabah and later hosted Musab bin Umair (RA)?

Correct answer C. Hazrat Asad bin Zurarah (RA)

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Question 09 Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH)

In which year was Makkah conquered?

Correct answer A. 630 A.D

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Question 10 Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH)

According to Ibn Hisham, how many daughters did Abdul Muttalib have (the paternal aunts of the Holy Prophet (PBUH))?

Correct answer C. 6

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Question 11 Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH)

Who represented the Quraish delegation at the court of the Negus, ruler of Abyssinia?

Correct answer A. Amr ibn al-As and Abdullah bin Rabiah

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Question 12 Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH)

Who rediscovered the Zamzam well?

Correct answer C. Abdul Muttalib; Prophet’s grandfather

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Question 13 Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH)

What was the first educational institution of Islam?

Correct answer D. Suffah

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Question 14 Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH)

Where is Hazrat Khadijat-ul-Kubra (R.A) buried?

Correct answer D. Makkah

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Question 15 Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH)

On which date in 8 AH did the conquest of Makkah take place?

Correct answer B. 20 Ramzan

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Question 16 Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH)

The Charter of Madina was drafted by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) himself. In which year of the Hijrah was it drawn up?

Correct answer B. 1st

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Question 17 Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH)

Which famous personalities accepted Islam after the conquest of Makkah?

Correct answer E. All of these

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Question 18 Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH)

Which Umm-ul-Momineen was entrusted with the written copy of the Quran compiled in the time of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)?

Correct answer B. Hazrat Hafsa (RA)

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Question 19 Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH)

Who was the most learned wife of the Holy Prophet (ﷺ)?

Correct answer C. Hazrat Ayesha R.A

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Question 20 Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH)

In which year did Hazrat Hafsa (RA) marry Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH)?

Correct answer B. 3 AH

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About Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH) MCQs

The Makkah period questions cover the Holy Prophet's (PBUH) family, foster mothers and early life, his marriage to Hazrat Khadija (RA), the first revelation, the early converts, the persecution of Muslims, the migration to Abyssinia and the Night Journey. Questions on his wives, children and relatives, such as Hazrat Hamza (RA), are common, as are questions on the opposition of Quraish leaders such as Abu Jahl and Abu Lahab.

The Madinah period questions deal with the Hijrah, the battles of Badr, Uhud and the Trench, relations with the Jewish tribes of Madinah, the letters sent to rulers, the Treaty of Hudaibiya and the conquest of Makkah in 8 AH. Some questions ask about Seerah writers and the governors the Holy Prophet (PBUH) appointed. Questions on the Farewell Pilgrimage, the years of preaching and the final days of his life also appear.

Key facts to remember

The Holy Prophet (PBUH) was born in Makkah in the Year of the Elephant, usually given as 570 or 571 CE.
The first revelation came in the Cave of Hira when he was 40 years old.
The Hijrah to Madinah took place in 622 CE and marks the start of the Islamic calendar.
The Battle of Badr was fought in 2 AH.
Makkah was conquered in 8 AH.
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) passed away in Madinah in 11 AH (632 CE).

Exams that include Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH) MCQs

Pakistan

CSS
PMS
PPSC
FPSC
SPSC
KPPSC
NTS

How to prepare for Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH) MCQs

Make a year-by-year timeline of the Makkah and Madinah periods, with the Hijri year of each major event.
Learn the names of the Holy Prophet's (PBUH) wives, children and close relatives in order.
Revise each battle with its year, place, opponents and outcome.
Read a reliable Seerah book alongside practice, as the narrative makes the facts easier to remember.

Frequently asked questions

When did the Hijrah take place?

The Hijrah, the migration of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) from Makkah to Madinah, took place in 622 CE. During the caliphate of Hazrat Umar (RA), it was adopted as the starting point of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar.

Which exams ask Seerah MCQs?

Seerah questions appear in the Islamic Studies papers of CSS and PMS and in PPSC, FPSC, SPSC, KPPSC and NTS recruitment tests. They are also central to tests for Islamiat lecturers and teachers.

Last reviewed October 2026