Islamiat MCQ #1926

When did the Hijra start?

Islamiat MCQ #1926

  1. Question 1

    Q1. When did the Hijra start?

    • A) on the 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal of the 13th year of Nabvi
    • B) on the 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal of the 12th year of Nabvi
    • C) on the 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal of the 14th year of Nabvi
    • D) on the 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal of the 10th year of Nabvi

    Answer: on the 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal of the 13th year of Nabvi

    Explanation: The Hijra (migration) from Makkah to Madinah began on 12th Rabi ul-Awwal of the 13th year of Prophethood (corresponding to September 622 AD), which later became the starting year of the Islamic calendar.