Seerah quiz
How well do you know the life of the Prophet ﷺ?
Review every question and answer
Question 1: In which city was Prophet Muhammad ﷺ born?
Makkah
He was born in Makkah, into the Quraysh tribe, around 570 CE.
Question 2: In which year did the Hijra to Madinah take place?
622 CE
The Hijra, the migration from Makkah to Madinah, took place in 622 CE and marks the start of the Islamic calendar.
Question 3: What was the name of Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ first wife?
Khadijah
Khadijah was a respected businesswoman in Makkah and the first person to believe in his message.
Question 4: At about what age did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ receive his first revelation?
40
He was around 40 years old when he received the first revelation while in the Cave of Hira.
Question 5: In which cave did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ receive his first revelation?
Cave of Hira
The Cave of Hira, on a mountain outside Makkah, is where he would retreat for reflection and where the first revelation came.
Question 6: What is the name of the night journey in which Prophet Muhammad ﷺ traveled from Makkah to Jerusalem?
Isra
The Isra is described as a miraculous night journey to Jerusalem, remembered alongside the Mi'raj, his ascension beyond it.
Question 7: In which year did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ pass away?
632 CE
He passed away in Madinah in 632 CE, after completing his final pilgrimage.
Question 8: What was the treaty signed between the Muslims of Madinah and the Quraysh of Makkah called?
Treaty of Hudaybiyyah
The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah brought a ten-year truce and, despite its tough terms, is widely seen as opening the way for Islam to spread peacefully.
Question 9: What was the first battle fought by the early Muslim community?
Battle of Badr
The Battle of Badr in 624 CE was the first major battle, fought against a much larger Quraysh force.
Question 10: In which year did the conquest of Makkah take place?
630 CE
Makkah was peacefully brought under Muslim control in 630 CE, with a general amnesty declared for its people.
Question 11: What was Prophet Muhammad ﷺ widely known as before prophethood, because of his honesty?
Al-Amin
He was called Al-Amin, "the Trustworthy", by the people of Makkah long before he received revelation.
Question 12: Who was the grandfather who cared for Prophet Muhammad ﷺ after his mother's death?
Abd al-Muttalib
Abd al-Muttalib raised him for a few years after Aminah's death, and after his own passing, the Prophet's ﷺ uncle Abu Talib took over his care.
About the Seerah Quiz
The seerah is the biography of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, from his birth in Makkah to his passing in Madinah. This seerah quiz covers 12 questions and answers on key dates, people, and events in his life, including the Hijra, the first revelation, and the major battles. It's written for anyone who wants to revisit the story with fresh attention.
Every question comes with a short, warm explanation, not just a right answer. Work through it at your own pace, then share your score with family or friends.