Hijrah to Madinah

1 What does Hijrah refer to in the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
(a) Migration from Makkah to Madinah (b) Journey to Ta’if
(c) Migration to Abyssinia (d) None of these

2 In which year did the Hijrah to Madinah take place?
(a) 610 CE (b) 622 CE
(c) 630 CE (d) None of these

3 The Hijrah marked the beginning of:
(a) The Abbasid calendar (b) The Islamic Hijri calendar
(c) The Gregorian calendar (d) None of these

4 From which city did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ migrate?
(a) Ta’if (b) Makkah
(c) Jerusalem (d) None of these

5 To which city did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ migrate?
(a) Madinah (b) Abyssinia
(c) Damascus (d) None of these

6 Who accompanied Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during the journey of Hijrah?
(a) Abu Bakr (b) Umar ibn al-Khattab
(c) Uthman ibn Affan (d) None of these

7 In which cave did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Abu Bakr seek temporary refuge?
(a) Hira (b) Thawr
(c) Uhud (d) None of these

8 Cave Thawr is associated with:
(a) The first revelation (b) The Hijrah journey
(c) The Battle of Badr (d) None of these

9 What was the purpose of hiding in Cave Thawr?
(a) To avoid immediate pursuit by Quraysh (b) To receive revelation
(c) To conduct Hajj (d) None of these

10 Which companion accompanied Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in Cave Thawr?
(a) Abu Bakr (b) Ali ibn Abi Talib
(c) Umar ibn al-Khattab (d) None of these

11 What did Quraysh do after Prophet Muhammad ﷺ left Makkah?
(a) Pursued him and offered a reward for his capture (b) Immediately accepted Islam
(c) Abandoned Makkah (d) None of these

12 Who remained in Makkah to return people’s trusts and later join the emigrants?
(a) Ali ibn Abi Talib (b) Abu Bakr
(c) Uthman ibn Affan (d) None of these

13 Which route was used to avoid the direct path to Madinah?
(a) A route toward the western coastal region (b) The main northern caravan route
(c) A route through Persia (d) None of these

14 Who served as a guide during the Hijrah journey?
(a) Abdullah ibn Uraiqit (b) Bilal ibn Rabah
(c) Mus’ab ibn Umayr (d) None of these

15 Abdullah ibn Uraiqit was known as:
(a) A skilled guide familiar with the route (b) A ruler of Madinah
(c) A military commander of Quraysh (d) None of these

16 Which daughter of Abu Bakr brought provisions to the Prophet ﷺ and her father during the cave period?
(a) Aishah (b) Asma bint Abi Bakr
(c) Hafsah (d) None of these

17 Which title became associated with Asma bint Abi Bakr because of her role during the Hijrah?
(a) Dhat al-Nitaqayn (b) Umm al-Mu’minin
(c) Al-Siddiqah (d) None of these

18 Who was sent to track the Prophet ﷺ during the Hijrah and later pursued him?
(a) Suraqah ibn Malik (b) Abu Jahl
(c) Abu Lahab (d) None of these

19 What happened to Suraqah during his pursuit?
(a) His horse repeatedly stumbled and he eventually abandoned the pursuit (b) He captured Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
(c) He reached Madinah first (d) None of these

20 Prophet Muhammad ﷺ eventually reached:
(a) Quba (b) Ta’if
(c) Jerusalem (d) None of these

21 Quba is located near:
(a) Madinah (b) Makkah
(c) Abyssinia (d) None of these

22 What important mosque is associated with Quba?
(a) Masjid Quba (b) Masjid al-Aqsa
(c) Masjid al-Haram (d) None of these

23 Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stayed in Quba for:
(a) A short period before entering Madinah (b) Several years
(c) One complete decade (d) None of these

24 Which city welcomed Prophet Muhammad ﷺ after his arrival?
(a) Madinah (b) Ta’if
(c) Jerusalem (d) None of these

25 The people of Madinah who welcomed the migrants were called:
(a) Ansar (b) Muhajirun
(c) Quraysh (d) None of these

26 Muslims who migrated from Makkah to Madinah were called:
(a) Muhajirun (b) Ansar
(c) Tabi’un (d) None of these

27 What does Muhajirun mean?
(a) Helpers (b) Migrants
(c) Teachers (d) None of these

28 What does Ansar mean?
(a) Helpers (b) Migrants
(c) Leaders (d) None of these

29 Which person is known as the first caliph and accompanied Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during Hijrah?
(a) Abu Bakr (b) Umar
(c) Ali (d) None of these

30 What major event made Hijrah a turning point in Islamic history?
(a) It transformed the Muslim community into an organized community in Madinah (b) It ended revelation
(c) It began the Umayyad Caliphate (d) None of these

31 Which event occurred before Hijrah?
(a) Second Pledge of Aqabah (b) Battle of Badr
(c) Conquest of Makkah (d) None of these

32 Which event occurred after Hijrah?
(a) Constitution of Madinah (b) First revelation
(c) First migration to Abyssinia (d) None of these

33 Why was the Hijrah necessary for the early Muslim community?
(a) Persecution and the need for a secure environment (b) Desire for commercial wealth
(c) Desire to conquer Syria (d) None of these

34 What did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ leave behind in Makkah?
(a) His homeland and much of his property (b) A newly established Muslim state
(c) A large standing army (d) None of these

35 The Hijrah demonstrated:
(a) Sacrifice and trust in Allah (b) Tribal nationalism
(c) Desire for material wealth (d) None of these

36 Which cave was NOT the site of the first revelation?
(a) Cave Thawr (b) Cave Hira
(c) Both caves were sites of revelation (d) None of these

37 The first revelation occurred in:
(a) Cave Hira (b) Cave Thawr
(c) Quba (d) None of these

38 During the Hijrah, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Abu Bakr remained in Cave Thawr for approximately:
(a) Three nights (b) Seven nights
(c) Ten nights (d) None of these

39 Which family member helped provide food during the cave period?
(a) Asma bint Abi Bakr (b) Fatimah
(c) Hafsah (d) None of these

40 What was the reaction of Abu Bakr when Quraysh reached near the cave?
(a) He was concerned about the safety of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (b) He left the cave alone
(c) He surrendered immediately (d) None of these

41 The statement “Do not grieve; indeed Allah is with us” is associated with:
(a) The Hijrah journey (b) The Battle of Uhud
(c) The conquest of Makkah (d) None of these

42 Which Surah mentions the episode of the two companions in the cave?
(a) Al-Tawbah (b) Al-Baqarah
(c) Al-Fatihah (d) None of these

43 Which city became the center of the Muslim community after Hijrah?
(a) Madinah (b) Makkah
(c) Ta’if (d) None of these

44 The Hijrah was primarily:
(a) A religious and communal migration (b) A commercial expedition
(c) A military conquest (d) None of these

45 The Hijrah established the foundation for:
(a) The Madinan Muslim community and polity (b) The Roman Empire
(c) The Abbasid Caliphate (d) None of these

46 The Islamic calendar begins with the:
(a) Year of the Prophet’s birth (b) Year of Hijrah
(c) Year of the conquest of Makkah (d) None of these

47 Who later established the Hijri calendar as an official dating system?
(a) Umar ibn al-Khattab (b) Abu Bakr
(c) Uthman ibn Affan (d) None of these

48 Which of the following best describes the Hijrah?
(a) A planned migration undertaken under severe pressure and with careful preparation (b) An accidental journey
(c) A pilgrimage to Madinah (d) None of these

49 What did the Hijrah demonstrate regarding worldly means?
(a) Faith was accompanied by careful planning and precaution (b) Planning was considered unnecessary
(c) Muslims relied only on military force (d) None of these

50 The Hijrah became one of the most important turning points because:
(a) It marked the transition from the persecuted Makkan community to the organized Madinan community (b) It marked the end of prophethood
(c) It marked the end of revelation (d) None of these

Answer Key

1 (a) Migration from Makkah to Madinah
2 (b) 622 CE
3 (b) The Islamic Hijri calendar
4 (b) Makkah
5 (a) Madinah
6 (a) Abu Bakr
7 (b) Thawr
8 (b) The Hijrah journey
9 (a) To avoid immediate pursuit by Quraysh
10 (a) Abu Bakr
11 (a) Pursued him and offered a reward for his capture
12 (a) Ali ibn Abi Talib
13 (a) A route toward the western coastal region
14 (a) Abdullah ibn Uraiqit
15 (a) A skilled guide familiar with the route
16 (b) Asma bint Abi Bakr
17 (a) Dhat al-Nitaqayn
18 (a) Suraqah ibn Malik
19 (a) His horse repeatedly stumbled and he eventually abandoned the pursuit
20 (a) Quba
21 (a) Madinah
22 (a) Masjid Quba
23 (a) A short period before entering Madinah
24 (a) Madinah
25 (a) Ansar
26 (a) Muhajirun
27 (b) Migrants
28 (a) Helpers
29 (a) Abu Bakr
30 (a) It transformed the Muslim community into an organized community in Madinah
31 (a) Second Pledge of Aqabah
32 (a) Constitution of Madinah
33 (a) Persecution and the need for a secure environment
34 (a) His homeland and much of his property
35 (a) Sacrifice and trust in Allah
36 (a) Cave Thawr
37 (a) Cave Hira
38 (a) Three nights
39 (a) Asma bint Abi Bakr
40 (a) He was concerned about the safety of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
41 (a) The Hijrah journey
42 (a) Al-Tawbah
43 (a) Madinah
44 (a) A religious and communal migration
45 (a) The Madinan Muslim community and polity
46 (b) Year of Hijrah
47 (a) Umar ibn al-Khattab
48 (a) A planned migration undertaken under severe pressure and with careful preparation
49 (a) Faith was accompanied by careful planning and precaution
50 (a) It marked the transition from the persecuted Makkan community to the organized Madinan community