Practice Prophet Biography MCQs for FIA Assistant (BS-15) Islamic Studies — topic-wise sets with solved answers.
Q1. Umm al-Masakin was the title given to one of the wives of the Prophet (SAW):
Answer: Hazrat Zaynab bint Khuzaymah (R.A.)
Explanation: Hazrat Zaynab bint Khuzaymah (RA) was known as Umm al-Masakin (Mother of the Poor) because of her exceptional generosity and constant care for the needy.
Q2. "There is no god but Allah, Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) is the Messenger of Allah." This is the translation of
Answer: Kalima-e-Tayyaba
Explanation: Kalima-e-Tayyaba is "La ilaha illallah Muhammadur Rasulullah," meaning "There is no god but Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah," the foundational declaration of Islamic faith.
Q3. Who was the childhood friend of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W)?
Answer: Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A)
Explanation: Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) was the closest childhood friend of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW); their friendship began in youth and Abu Bakr was the first adult male to accept Islam.
Q4. The Treaty of Madinah was a formal agreement between the Prophet (PBUH) and which other community?
Answer: The Jewish tribes of Madinah
Explanation: The Sahifah al-Madinah (Charter of Madinah), often called the Treaty of Madinah, was concluded between the Prophet (PBUH) and the Jewish tribes of Madinah, establishing mutual rights and obligations.
Q5. The daughter of which Jewish chief married the Prophet (SAW)?
Answer: Huyayy bin Akhtab
Explanation: Huyayy bin Akhtab is correct based on Quranic teaching, Hadith, or Islamic history. Memorize this point for Islamiat sections in LAT, USAT, and public service exams.
Q6. Who met the Holy Prophet (SAW) on the first spiritual sky during Mi'raj?
Answer: Hazrat Adam (AS)
Explanation: During Mi'raj, the Prophet (SAW) met Hazrat Adam (AS) on the first (lowest) heaven, who greeted him and acknowledged him as the honored prophet of the final generation.
Q7. Which wife of the Prophet (PBUH) was known as "Dhat al-Hijratayn" (Possessor of the Two Migrations)?
Answer: Umm Salama (RA)
Explanation: Umm Salama (RA) earned the title "Dhat al-Hijratayn" (Possessor of Two Migrations) because she migrated both to Abyssinia and later to Madinah, performing two hijrahs in the cause of Islam.
Q8. To which clan of the Quraish did the family of Muhammad (PBUH) belong?
Answer: Bani Hashim
Explanation: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) belonged to the Banu Hashim clan of the Quraysh tribe, named after his great-great-grandfather Hashim ibn Abd Manaf.
Q9. Which King tore the letter of the Prophet (PBUH) into pieces?
Answer: Khusrow Pervaiz
Explanation: When the Prophet's letter reached Khusrow Parwiz (Chosroes II) of Persia, he arrogantly tore it to pieces; the Prophet reportedly said that Khusrow's kingdom would similarly be torn apart.
Q10. In the 10th Nabawi year, a very dear and near uncle of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) died. What was his name?
Answer: Hazrat Abu Talib (R.A)
Explanation: The 10th year of Prophethood is known as "Aam al-Huzn" (Year of Grief) because both the Prophet's beloved uncle Abu Talib and his wife Hazrat Khadijah (RA) passed away within a short time.
Q11. What was the age of Muhammad (PBUH) at the time of Harb-e-Fijar?
Answer: 15 years
Explanation: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was approximately 15 years old during the Harb-e-Fijar (Sacrilegious War), in which he participated by gathering arrows for his uncles rather than direct combat.
Q12. Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) went to Syria with Hazrat Abu Talib at the age of:
Answer: 12 years
Explanation: 12 years is correct based on Quranic teaching, Hadith, or Islamic history. Memorize this point for Islamiat sections in LAT, USAT, and public service exams.
Q13. Which companion was famously sent to Yemen as a judge and teacher by the Prophet (PBUH)?
Answer: Mu'adh ibn Jabal
Explanation: The Prophet (PBUH) sent Mu'adh ibn Jabal (RA) to Yemen as a teacher, judge, and Zakat collector; Mu'adh was chosen for his exceptional knowledge of the Quran and Islamic law.
Q14. For how long did Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) live with Hazrat Abdul Muttalib?
Answer: 2 years
Explanation: After his mother Amina died when he was about six years old, the Prophet (SAW) was taken in by his grandfather Abd al-Muttalib, who died approximately two years later, after which Abu Talib became his guardian.
Q15. Who was the chief of the Thaqif tribe who, after visiting the Muslim camp at Hudaybiyyah, was highly impressed by the companions' respect for the Prophet?
Answer: Urwah ibn Mas'ud
Explanation: Urwah ibn Mas'ud al-Thaqafi was sent by the Quraysh as a negotiator at Hudaybiyyah; upon seeing the companions' reverence for the Prophet - catching his ablution water and not letting it fall - he was deeply impressed.
Q16. One of the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) famous swords, which he acquired as booty from the Banu Qaynuqa, was named:
Answer: Dhu al-Fiqar
Explanation: Dhu al-Fiqar (Zulfiqar) was the most famous sword of the Prophet (SAW), captured as booty from the Banu Qaynuqa in 2 AH; it was later given to Hazrat Ali (RA) and became legendary in Islamic tradition.
Q17. A battle in which the Holy Prophet (PBUH) did not participate is known as?
Answer: Sariyya
Explanation: Sariyya is correct based on Quranic teaching, Hadith, or Islamic history. Memorize this point for Islamiat sections in LAT, USAT, and public service exams.
Q18. The Holy Prophet was a direct descendant of:
Answer: Hazrat Isma'il (AS)
Explanation: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was a descendant of Hazrat Isma'il (AS), the elder son of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS), through the lineage of Adnan and then Quraysh of Makkah.
Q19. How many days did Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) stay at Ghar-e-Saur?
Answer: 3 days
Explanation: During the Hijrah, the Prophet (PBUH) and Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) hid in the Cave of Thawr (Ghar-e-Saur) for three days before proceeding to Madinah to evade the Quraysh search parties.
Q20. Name the female slave who was in the inheritance of Muhammad (PBUH).
Answer: Umm Ayman
Explanation: Umm Ayman is correct based on Quranic teaching, Hadith, or Islamic history. Memorize this point for Islamiat sections in LAT, USAT, and public service exams.
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