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Part 6: Prophetic Character, Family, and Wives (Questions 101–125)
Q101: What title is given collectively to the wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the Quran?
A101: Ummahat-ul-Mu’minin (Mothers of the Believers).
Q102: How many wives did the Prophet (PBUH) have in total during his lifetime?
A102: Eleven wives.
Q103: Who was the only wife of the Prophet (PBUH) to give birth to all his children except his son Ibrahim?
A103: Hazrat Khadija bint Khuwaylid (RA).
Q104: Who was the mother of the Prophet’s (PBUH) youngest son, Ibrahim?
A104: Hazrat Mariyah al-Qibtiyyah (RA) (Maria the Copt).
Q105: Who was the oldest daughter of the Prophet (PBUH)?
A105: Hazrat Zainab (RA).
Q106: Which daughter of the Prophet (PBUH) was married to Hazrat Usman bin Affan (RA) first?
A106: Hazrat Ruqayyah (RA).
Q107: Which daughter did Hazrat Usman (RA) marry after Hazrat Ruqayyah passed away, earning him the title “Dhun-Noorayn” (Possessor of Two Lights)?
A107: Hazrat Umm Kulthum (RA).
Q108: Name the three sons of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), all of whom passed away in early childhood.
A108: Al-Qasim, Abdullah (also known as At-Tayyib/At-Tahir), and Ibrahim.
Q109: Which wife of the Prophet (PBUH) was known as “Umm al-Masakin” (Mother of the Poor) due to her immense charity?
A109: Hazrat Zainab bint Khuzaymah (RA).
Q110: Which wife was the daughter of the chief of the Banu Mustaliq tribe and was freed and married after her tribe’s defeat?
A110: Hazrat Juwayriyah bint al-Harith (RA).
Q111: Which wife was of Jewish lineage, descending from Prophet Harun (Aaron), and married the Prophet (PBUH) after the Battle of Khaybar?
A111: Hazrat Safiyyah bint Huyayy (RA).
Q112: Which wife was the daughter of Abu Sufyan (the leader of Makkah) and migrated to Abyssinia before marrying the Prophet (PBUH)?
A112: Hazrat Umm Habibah (Ramlah bint Abi Sufyan) (RA).
Q113: Who was the last wife married by the Prophet (PBUH)?
A113: Hazrat Maymunah bint al-Harith (RA).
Q114: Who were the two beloved grandsons of the Prophet (PBUH) whom he called the “leaders of the youth of Paradise”?
A114: Hazrat Al-Hasan and Hazrat Al-Husain (RA).
Q115: What was the name of the Prophet’s (PBUH) white mule, which was a gift from the Muqawqis of Egypt?
A115: Duldul.
Q116: What was the name of the Prophet’s (PBUH) favorite camel, which he rode during the Hijrah and the Conquest of Makkah?
A116: Al-Qaswa.
Q117: How did Hazrat Aisha (RA) describe the character of the Prophet (PBUH) when asked about it?
A117: She said, “His character was the Quran.”
Q118: Who was the dedicated personal servant of the Prophet (PBUH) who served him for 10 years in Madinah?
A118: Hazrat Anas bin Malik (RA).
Q119: What did Hazrat Anas bin Malik (RA) say about the Prophet’s gentle treatment during his 10 years of service?
A119: He said the Prophet (PBUH) never once scolded him, hit him, or asked him “Why did you do this?” or “Why didn’t you do that?”.
Q120: How did the Prophet (PBUH) dress?
A120: He dressed simply, typically wearing a cotton tunic (Qamis) or a wrapper (Izar) and cloak (Rida), prioritizing cleanliness over luxury.
Q121: What did the Prophet (PBUH) wear on his right hand to seal official letters sent to foreign rulers?
A121: A silver ring engraved with the words “Muhammad Rasul Allah” (Muhammad the Messenger of Allah).
Q122: What physical miracle regarding the Prophet’s body is recorded during his travels in the desert sun?
A122: A cloud would frequently hover above him to provide shade.
Q123: What was the color of the turban the Prophet (PBUH) wore when he victoriously entered Makkah?
A123: Black.
Q124: How did the Prophet (PBUH) speak to people?
A124: Clearly and deliberately, repeating key points three times if necessary so that listeners could easily memorize them.
Q125: What was the Prophet’s (PBUH) stance on physical layout when sitting in a gathering with his companions?
A125: He sat anywhere an open space was available, avoiding designated thrones or elevated seating so that strangers could not immediately tell him apart from his companions.
Part 7: Deeper into the Makkan Trials and Early Revelations (Questions 126–150)
Q126: What did Abu Lahab say to the Prophet (PBUH) on Mount Safa when the public call to Islam was made?
A126: He shouted, “May you perish this day! Is it for this that you have gathered us?”
Q127: Which Surah of the Quran was revealed to condemn Abu Lahab and his wife for their hostility?
A127: Surah Al-Masad (also known as Surah Al-Lahab).
Q128: What did Abu Lahab’s wife, Umm Jamil, do to harm the Prophet (PBUH)?
A128: She used to scatter thorny bushes and sharp wood along the pathways the Prophet (PBUH) walked.
Q129: What cruel act did Abu Jahl perform while the Prophet (PBUH) was prostrating (in Sujud) near the Kaaba?
A129: He ordered the intestines and filth of a slaughtered camel to be dumped onto the Prophet’s back.
Q130: Who came to rescue the Prophet (PBUH) and clean the camel filth off his back near the Kaaba?
A130: His young daughter, Hazrat Fatima (RA).
Q131: Who was the brutal master of Hazrat Bilal (RA) who tortured him on the scorching desert sands of Makkah?
A131: Umayyah bin Khalaf.
Q132: What word did Hazrat Bilal (RA) repeatedly chant while being tortured under a heavy rock?
A132: “Ahad, Ahad” (The One, The One).
Q133: Who bought and legally freed Hazrat Bilal (RA) from his abusive master?
A133: Hazrat Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (RA).
Q134: Why did the Quraysh leaders offer the Prophet (PBUH) wealth, kingship, and medical help through Utbah bin Rabi’ah?
A134: To convince him to stop preaching Islam and condemning their ancestral idol worship.
Q135: What was the Prophet’s (PBUH) famous response to his uncle Abu Talib when pressured by Quraysh to stop his mission?
A135: “O my uncle! By Allah, if they put the sun in my right hand and the moon in my left to abandon this cause, I will not do so until Allah makes it prevail or I perish in the attempt.”
Q136: Who was the famous companion known as “The Flying Ja’far” (Ja’far al-Tayyar)?
A136: Hazrat Ja’far bin Abi Talib (RA), so named because the Prophet said Allah replaced his lost arms with wings in Paradise.
Q137: Which Surah did Hazrat Ja’far (RA) recite to King Negus of Abyssinia to demonstrate Islam’s high regard for Jesus and Mary?
A137: Surah Maryam.
Q138: What physical reaction did King Negus have after hearing the Quranic verses about Jesus?
A138: He wept until his beard was soaked, declaring that these words and what Jesus brought came from the same source of light.
Q139: What strategy did the Quraysh use to stop people from listening to the Quran when the Prophet (PBUH) recited it publicly?
A139: They told people to make noise, clap, and shout down the recitation so the message could not be understood.
Q140: What did the Quraysh write down on a parchment scroll and hang inside the Kaaba to formalize their hostility?
A140: The decree for the total social and economic boycott of the Banu Hashim and Banu Muttalib clans.
Q141: How did the economic boycott of the valley end after three years?
A141: Termites ate the entire parchment inside the Kaaba except for the words “In Your Name, O Allah” (Bismika Allahumma), and a group of fair-minded Makkans demanded the unjust treaty be torn up.
Q142: When the Prophet (PBUH) was bleeding and rejected in Ta’if, what did the Angel of the Mountains offer him?
A142: The angel offered to crush the city of Ta’if between the two steep mountains surrounding it (Al-Akhshabayn).
Q143: What was the Prophet’s (PBUH) merciful response to the Angel of the Mountains?
A143: He refused revenge, saying, “No, I hope that Allah will bring from their descendants people who will worship Allah alone without associating partners with Him.”
Q144: What was the name of the Christian slave boy in Ta’if who brought grapes to the Prophet (PBUH) and subsequently accepted Islam?
A144: Addas.
Q145: What did the Prophet (PBUH) ride during his miraculous Night Journey (Al-Isra wal-Mi’raj)?
A145: Al-Buraq, a white, winged creature that traveled as fast as the eye could see.
Q146: Who did the Prophet (PBUH) lead in prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Night Journey?
A146: All the previous Prophets of Allah.
Q147: Which major prophets did the Prophet (PBUH) meet in the first three heavens during the Mi’raj?
A147: Adam (1st heaven), Yahya and Isa (2nd heaven), and Yusuf (3rd heaven).
Q148: Which prophet did he meet in the seventh heaven, resting against Al-Bayt al-Ma’mur (The Frequented House)?
A148: Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham).
Q149: What is the name of the ultimate boundary Lote Tree in the highest heaven beyond which no creation can pass?
A149: Sidrat al-Muntaha.
Q150: How many daily prayers were originally commanded before being reduced to five through the intercession of Prophet Musa (Moses)?
A150: Fifty daily prayers.
Part 8: The Migration and Early Years in Madinah (Questions 151–175)
Q151: Where did the Quraysh leaders gather to plot the assassination of the Prophet (PBUH) right before his migration?
A151: Dar al-Nadwah (The Assembly House).
Q152: Why did the Prophet (PBUH) leave Hazrat Ali (RA) behind in Makkah during the Hijrah?
A152: To safely return the financial deposits and valuables that the Makkans had left with the Prophet for safekeeping.
Q153: What verse did the Prophet (PBUH) recite to pass blindly through the assassins waiting outside his door?
A153: Verses from Surah Yasin (“And We have put a barrier before them and a barrier behind them…”).
Q154: Who brought food and water secretly to the Cave of Thawr where the Prophet (PBUH) and Abu Bakr were hiding?
A154: Hazrat Asma bint Abi Bakr (RA), the daughter of Abu Bakr.
Q155: What title did the Prophet (PBUH) give Hazrat Asma (RA) due to her ripping her waistband in two to tie up their food supply container?
A155: Dhat-un-Nitaqayn (The One with Two Waistbands).
Q156: What did the Prophet (PBUH) say to comfort Abu Bakr (RA) when the search party reached the mouth of the Cave of Thawr?
A156: “Do not grieve; indeed, Allah is with us” (Surah At-Tawbah, 9:40).
Q157: What bounty did the Quraysh place on the capture of the Prophet (PBUH) and Abu Bakr, dead or alive?
A157: One hundred camels for each of them.
Q158: What happened to Suraqah bin Malik’s horse when he neared the Prophet (PBUH) to capture him?
A158: The horse’s legs repeatedly sank deep into the solid desert sand, causing Suraqah to realize the Prophet was protected by Divine power.
Q159: What prediction did the Prophet (PBUH) make to Suraqah bin Malik during that encounter?
A159: He predicted that Suraqah would one day wear the golden bracelets of Chosroes (the Emperor of Persia).
Q160: Whose tent did the travelers pass during the Hijrah, where the Prophet (PBUH) miraculously milked a weak, barren goat?
A160: The tent of Umm Ma’bad al-Khuza’iyah.
Q161: For how many days did the Prophet (PBUH) stay at Quba before entering the heart of Madinah?
A161: Four days.
Q162: How did the Prophet (PBUH) democratically decide where to build his mosque and home in Madinah?
A162: He let his camel, Al-Qaswa, walk freely, stating she was guided by Allah. Wherever she sat, that would be the spot.
Q163: Who owned the land where Al-Qaswa knelt, which was subsequently bought to build Masjid an-Nabawi?
A163: Two orphan brothers named Sahl and Suhail.
Q164: Who was the first Muslim born among the Muhajirun in Madinah, bringing joy to the community after rumors that Jews had hexed them?
A164: Hazrat Abdullah bin al-Zubayr (RA).
Q165: What was the Suffah in Masjid an-Nabawi?
A165: A shaded raised platform at the back of the mosque that served as a residential school for poor, unmarried, or homeless companions (Ahl as-Suffah).
Q166: Who was the most famous companion among the Ahl as-Suffah, known for narrating the most Hadiths?
A166: Hazrat Abu Hurairah (RA).
Q167: How did the companions decide on using the human voice (Adhan) instead of bells, horns, or fires to call people to prayer?
A167: The companion Abdullah bin Zaid (RA) saw the exact words of the Adhan in a dream, which was confirmed by Umar (RA) and ratified by the Prophet.
Q168: Why was the direction of the Qiblah changed from Jerusalem to Makkah?
A168: The Prophet (PBUH) longed to face the Kaaba built by Ibrahim, and Allah granted his wish through revelation (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:144).
Q169: Which mosque in Madinah is named after the event where the congregation changed their prayer direction mid-prayer?
A169: Masjid al-Qiblatayn (The Mosque of the Two Qiblahs).
Q170: Which Jewish tribe of Madinah was the first to violate the Charter of Madinah after the Battle of Badr?
A170: Banu Qaynuqa.
Q171: What penalty was imposed on the Banu Qaynuqa tribe for breaking the treaty and harassing a Muslim woman?
A171: They were exiled from Madinah, leaving behind their weapons and property.
Q172: In which year did the Prophet (PBUH) institute Zakat (obligatory alms) as a formal pillar of the Islamic economy?
A172: 2 AH.
Q173: What was the main trade route that the Makkans relied on, which the Muslims began intercepting to counter Makkan economic power?
A173: The trade route passing northward along the Red Sea coast to Syria.
Q174: Who was the leader of the commercial caravan coming back from Syria whose protection led directly to the Battle of Badr?
A174: Abu Sufyan bin Harb.
Q175: How many horsemen did the Muslims have in their small army during the Battle of Badr?
A175: Only two horsemen.
Part 9: Strategic Battles and Defensive Crusades (Questions 176–200)
Q176: What did the Prophet (PBUH) do the night before the Battle of Badr?
A176: He spent the entire night standing in prayer and weeping, supplicating to Allah for victory until his cloak fell off his shoulders.
Q177: What was the famous prayer the Prophet (PBUH) made before Badr regarding his small community?
A177: “O Allah, if this small band of Muslims is destroyed today, You will not be worshipped on this earth again.”
Q178: Who were the three Muslim champions who fought in the opening single-combats at the Battle of Badr?
A178: Hazrat Hamzah, Hazrat Ali, and Hazrat Ubaydah bin al-Harith (RA).
Q179: What divine assistance did the Muslims receive during the Battle of Badr as mentioned in the Quran?
A179: Allah sent an army of thousands of angels to assist and strengthen the believers.
Q180: How did the Prophet (PBUH) deal with the prisoners of war captured at the Battle of Badr?
A180: He treated them humanely, allowing literate prisoners to gain freedom by teaching ten Muslim children how to read and write.
Q181: Which daughter of the Prophet (PBUH) passed away in Madinah during the Battle of Badr?
A181: Hazrat Ruqayyah (RA), the wife of Hazrat Usman (RA).
Q182: What was the primary motivation of the Quraysh in launching the Battle of Uhud?
A182: To avenge their humiliating defeat and the loss of their chieftains at Badr.
Q183: How many archers did the Prophet (PBUH) station on Mount Aynayn (now known as Archers’ Hill) during the Battle of Uhud?
A183: Fifty archers.
Q184: Who was the leader appointed over the archers on the hill at Uhud?
A184: Hazrat Abdullah bin Jubair (RA).
Q185: Which brilliant military commander (who had not yet accepted Islam) exploited the archers’ error to attack Muslims from behind at Uhud?
A185: Khalid bin al-Walid.
Q186: What physical injuries did the Prophet (PBUH) sustain during the fierce fighting at Uhud?
A186: His helmet rings were smashed into his cheekbone, his lip was cut, and one of his lower teeth was chipped.
Q187: Which female companion shielded the Prophet (PBUH) with her sword and body when the Muslim lines broke at Uhud?
A187: Hazrat Umm Umarah (Nusaybah bint Ka’b) (RA).
Q188: What false rumor spread through the battlefield during the chaos of Uhud that caused panic?
A188: The rumor that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had been killed.
Q189: Who mutilated the body of Hazrat Hamzah (RA) after he was martyred at Uhud?
A189: Hind bint Utbah (the wife of Abu Sufyan), who hired the slave Wahshi to kill him.
Q190: What did the Prophet (PBUH) do immediately the day after Uhud to show strength and deter the Makkans from returning?
A190: He led the injured Muslim army out to a location called Hamra al-Asad to chase the Quraysh forces.
Q191: What was the tragedy of Bi’r Ma’ona that took place in 4 AH?
A191: A treacherous ambush where seventy highly educated Quran reciters (Qurra) were massacred by pagan tribes.
Q192: Which Jewish tribe of Madinah plotted to assassinate the Prophet (PBUH) by dropping a boulder on his head from a rooftop?
A192: Banu Nadir.
Q193: What was the outcome of the confrontation with the Banu Nadir tribe in 4 AH?
A193: They were besieged, surrendered, and were exiled from Madinah, moving mostly to Khaybar.
Q194: How long was the trench dug by the Muslims to defend Madinah during the Battle of Khandaq?
A194: Approximately 5.5 kilometers long, spanning the open northern entry point of the city.
Q195: How many soldiers did the combined pagan and tribal alliance (The Confederates) bring to besiege Madinah at Khandaq?
A195: Ten thousand soldiers.
Q196: Which Jewish tribe inside Madinah committed high treason by breaking their treaty to assist the besieging army during Khandaq?
A196: Banu Qurayzah.
Q197: How was the siege of Khandaq broken after nearly a month of standoff?
A197: Allah sent a freezing, violent windstorm that destroyed the enemy’s tents, upturned their cooking pots, and drove them away in fear.
Q198: Who was the companion appointed to judge the fate of the treacherous Banu Qurayzah tribe according to their own scripture?
A198: Hazrat Sa’d bin Mu’adh (RA).
Q199: What happened to Hazrat Sa’d bin Mu’adh (RA) shortly after passing his judgment on Banu Qurayzah?
A199: His old arrow wound from Khandaq reopened, and he passed away; the Prophet said the Throne of Allah shook at his death.
Q200: What did the Prophet (PBUH) declare regarding military dynamics after the victory at Khandaq?
A200: He said, “From this day on, we will go to attack them (the Quraysh) and they will not come to attack us.”