Q.1
: When was Muhammad sallallaahu 'alaehe wasallam born?
A.1:.
He was born on Monday the 9th Rabi Al-Awwal, (appox. 20th April, 571 AC). The
year was called Amul Feel (the Year of the Elephant).
Q.2
: Where was the Prophet sallallaahu 'alaehe wasallam born?
A.2:.
He was born in Makkah, a town in Arabia.
Q.3
: Why was the year called the Year of the Elephant?
A.3:
At that time, Abraha, the Governer of Yemen, had invaded Makkah intending to
demolish the Ka'bah in order to attract the Arab Pilgrims to the mock Ka'bah he
had set up in Yemen. Abraha arrived in Makkah, together with his troops, on
elephants.
Q.4
: How did he perish along with his army?
A.4:.
Allaah sent flights of birds carrying brick stones in there beaks and claws.
They dropped them onto the invaders until all of them and the elephants were
destroyed.
Q.5
: What is the name of the Prophet's sallallaahu 'alaehe wasallam father?
A.5:.
Abdullah bin Abdul Muttallib.
Q.6
: What is the name of the Prophet's sallallaahu 'alaehe wasallam mother?
A.6:
Aminah Bint Wahab Bin Abd Manaf Bin Zahrah.
Q.7
: When and where did his sallallaahu 'alaehe wasallam father die?
A.7:
He died in Yathrib (Now known as Madeenah) before Muhammad sallallaahu 'alaehe
wasallam was born.
Q.8
: What is the name of the Prophet's sallallaahu 'alaehe wasallam grandfather?
A.8:.
Abdul Muttallib.
Q.9
: What was the position of Abdul Muttallib?
A.9:
He was the chief of his clan Banu Hashim.
Q.10
: Give the Prophet's sallallaahu 'alaehe wasallam lineage upto his fifth
ancestor?
A.10:
He is Muhammad sallallaahu 'alaehe wasallam Bin Abdullah Bin Abdul Muttallib Bin
Hashim Bin Abd Manaf Bin Qusai Bin Kilab
Q.11:
Who suckled the Prophet sallallaahu 'alaehe wasallam?
A.11:
First Thuyeba the freed slave girl of his uncle Abdul Uzza known as Abu Lahab,
then Haleema Bint Abu Dhuaib, best known as Haleema As-Sa'diyah.
Q.12:
Why did the Arab send their babies to Bedouin wet-nurses?
A.12:
They sent their babies to the Bedouin wet-nurses so that they grew up in the
healthy atmosphere of the desert and acquire the pure speech and learn good
manners.
Q.13:
How long did she suckle the Prophet sallallaahu 'alaehe wasallam?
A.13:
For two years.
Q.14:
What was the great event that took place during his stay with Haleema?
A.14:
One day Jibrael 'alayhis salaam came down and ripped the Prophet's sallallaahu 'alaehe
wasallam chest open and took out the heart. He then extracted a blood-clot out
of it and washed it with Zamzam. Then the heart was joined together and placed
back.
Q.15:
What was the name of his foster-father?
A.15:
Harith Bin Abdul Uzza Bin Rafa'ah from the tribe of Hawazin.
Q.16:
Give the names of his foster-sisters?
A.16:
Aneesah Bint Harith and Hudhafa Bint Harith who was best known as Shayma.
Q.17:
Who named the Prophet sallallaahu 'alaehe wasallam Mohammed?
A.17:
His grandfather Abdul Muttalib.
Q.18:
Why did he choose this name?
A.18:
Abdul Muttalib wanted him to be thankful to Allah.
Q.19:
What did Mohammeds sallallaahu 'alaehe wasallam mother named him?
A.19:
Ahmed.
Q.20:
Why did she choose this name?
A.20:
She dreamt an angel calling the newly born baby Ahmed. So she named him Ahmed.
Q.21:
How old was Mohammed sallallaahu alaehe wasallam when his mother died?
A.21:
He was six years old.
Q.22:
Where did Mohammed sallallaahu alaehe wasallams mother take him?
A.22:
His mother took him to Yathrib (now known as Madeenah) to visit her relatives
there.
Q.23:
Where did Mohammed sallallaahu alaehe wasallams mother die?
A.23:
On her journey back she died at Abwa and was buried there.
Q.24:
Who brought Mohammed sallallaahu alaehe wasallam back to Makkah?
A.24:
His father's slave girl, Umm Amin(R).
Q.25:
Who took care of Mohammed sallallaahu alaehe wasallam after his mothers death?
A.25:
His grandfather Abdul Muttalib.
Q.26:
How long did Abdul Muttalib take care of Mohammed sallallaahu alaehe wasallam?
A.26:
For two years.
Q.27:
How was Abdul Muttalibs behaviour with Mohammed sallallaahu alaehe wasallam ?
A.27:
He loved him too much and preferred him to his own sons.
Q.28:
What did Abdul Muttalib say about Mohammed sallallaahu alaehe wasallam?
A.28:
He said that his grandson would hold a prestigious position.
Q.29:
How old was Mohammed sallallaahu alaehe wasallam when his grandfather Abdul
Muttalib died?
A.29:
He was about eight years old.
Q.30:
What did Mohammed sallallaahu alaehe wasallam do in chilhood?
A.30:
He used to tend the sheep.
Q.31:
Did Mohammed sallallaahu alaehe wasallam ever take part in entertainment
activities with his fellow Children?
A.31:
He never did any thing mischievous. He did not take part in any of the silly
games played by other children of his age.
Q.32:
Who took care of Mohammed sallallaahu alaehe wasallam after the death of Abdul
Muttalib?
A.32:
His uncle Abu Talib.
Q.33:
When did Mohammed sallallaahu alaehe wasallam travel to Syria and with whom?
A.33:
He traveled to Syria with his uncle Abu Talib. He was twelve years old then.
Q.34:
Did any particular incident take place during Mohammed sallallaahu alaehe
wasallam journey to Syria?
A.34:
When the caravan reached Busra, a monk called Bahira saw them resting under a
tree. He told Abu Talib that Mohammed sallallaahu alaehe wasallam would become
the master of all human beings. Allah will send him with a Message which will be
a mercy to all beings. He also advised Abu Talib to take care of him lest the
Jews should harm him. So Abu Talib sent him back to Makkah.
Q.35:
When did Mohammed sallallaahu alaehe wasallam travel to Syria second time, and
for Whom?
A.35:
He traveled to Syria second time at the age of 25 years as a merchant for
Khadijah radiallaahu anha to do her business.
Q.36:
Who was Khadijah radiallaahu anha ?
A.36:
Khadijah Bint Khuwailid radiallaahu anha was a prestigious tradeswoman of Makkah.
Q.37:
Who negotiated with Mohammed sallallaahu alaehe wasallam on behalf of Khadijah
radiallaahu anha for marriage?
A.37:
Her friend Nafeesah.
Q.38:
Why did Khadijah radiallaahu anha prefer Mohammed sallallaahu alaehe wasallam
for marriage?
A.38:
She preferred him for marriage because of his truthfulness and good conduct.
Q.39:
When did Khadijah radiallaahu anha marry Mohammed sallallaahu alaehe wasallam ?
A.39:
She married Mohammed sallallaahu alaehe wasallam when she was 40 (forty) years
old.
Q.40:
What was the age of Muhammad sallallaahu alaehe wasallam and Khadijah
radiallaahu anha at the time of marriage?
A.40:
Muhammad sallallaahu alaehe wasallam was twenty five (25yrs) and Khadijah
radiallaahu anha was forty (40yrs) at the time of marriage.
Q.41:
What did Muhammad sallallaahu alaehe wasallam give Khadijah radiallaahu anha as
Maher (dower)?
A.41:
Twenty camels.
Q.42:
Was Khadijah radiallaahu anha a widow?
A.42:
Yes, She was a widow. The Prophet sallallaahu alaehe wasallam was her third
husband.
Q.43:
How old was Khadijah radiallaahu anha when she died?
A.43:
She was Sxty five (65yrs) old while Muhammad sallallaahu alaehe wasallam was
Fifty (50yrs).
Q.44:
How was the relation between Muhammad sallallaahu alaehe wasallam and Khadijah
radiallaahu anha ?
A.44:
They had developed an intimate relation between them during the twenty five
years of their conjugal life.
Q.45:
What did she do for Muhammad sallallaahu alaehe wasallam ?
A.45:
She helped Muhammad sallallaahu alaehe wasallam and comforted him in troubles.
Q.46:
Did Muhammad sallallaahu alaehe wasallam make trade journey after marriage?
A.46:
No, he made no trade journey after marriage.
Q.47:
Did Muhammad sallallaahu alaehe wasallam marry any other woman during the
lifetime of Khadijah radiallaahu anha ?
A.47:
No, he did not marry any woman as long as she was alive.
Q.48:
How was Muhammad sallallaahu alaehe wasallam known in the society?
A.48:
He was known as Al-Ameen (Truthful) and As-Sadiq(Trustworthy).
Q.49:
Did Muhammad sallallaahu alaehe wasallam get any sort of education?
A.49:
No, he was illiterate.
Q.50:
Name the war in which the Prophet sallallaahu 'alaehe wasallam participated
during his early age?
A.50:
He was hardly fifteen when the Fijar (sacrilegious) war broke out between
Quraish and Banu Kinanah on one side and Qais Ailan on the other.
Q.51:
Why was the war called sacrilegious?
A.51:
It was called so because the inviolable were made violable, the sacred months
included.
Q.54:
What was the purpose of Al-Fudoul agreement in which the Prophet sallallaahu
alaehe wasallam participated before his Prophethood?
A.54:
Its purpose was to suppress violence and injustice, and protect the rights of
the weak.
Q.55:
How was Muhammad sallallaahu alaehe wasallam in his youth?
A.55:
He was, in his youth, a combination of the best social attributes. He was in
habit of meditation. He kept himself aloof from drinking wine, eating the meat
slaughtered for idols and attending idolatrous festivals.
Q.56:
Name the ladies whom the Prophet sallallaahu alaehe wasallam called mother after
the death of his mother Amina?
A.56:
1) Haleemah As-Sadiyah who suckled him 2) Umm Aiman (may Allaah be pleased with
her) the slave girl of his father, Who served him for long time 3) Fatimah Bint
Asad, wife of his uncle Abu Talib and mother of Ali Bin Abu Talib (may Allaah be
pleased with him)
Q.57:
How many times is the name of Muhammad sallallaahu alaehe wasallam mentioned in
the Quran?
A.57:
4 (Four) times.
Q.58:
In Torah (old Testament) by which name was the Prophet sallallaahu alaehe
wasallam mentioned?
A.58:
By the name of Farqaleet.
Q.59:
Who were the maternal uncles of the Prophet sallallaahu alaehe wasallam ?
A.59:
His maternal uncles were Bani Zuhrah and Bani Adi Bin Najjar.
Q.60:
Which way did Muhammad sallallaahu alaehe wasallam follow before the Prophethood?
A.60:
He followed the way of Ibrahim alayhis Salaam.
Q.61:
Did Muhammad sallallaahu alaehe wasallams uncle Abu Talib accept Islam?
A.61:
No, he did not embrace Islam. He died a polytheist.
Q.62:
What was the surname of the Prophet sallallaahu alaehe wasallam ?
A.62:
His surname was Abul Qasim after the name of his eldest son Qasim as per the
Arab custom.
Q.63:
Why Prophet sallallaahu alaehe wasallam said: I am the offspring of the two
slaughtered ?
A.63:
The Prophet sallallaahu alaehe wasallam said it because both Ismael alayhis
Salaam son of Ibrahim alayhis Salaam and Abdullah son of Abdul Muttalib were
offered for slaughtering but Allaah arranged alternative for them and rescued
them.
Q.64:
What should one say when the Prophet sallallaahu alaehe wasallams name is
mentioned?
A.64:
One should pray: sallallaahu alaehe wasallam ( May Allah mention his name and
save him from every evil ).