Islamic Studies 4 #2

Which of the following choices best explains the reason Abrahah built a church in Yemen?

• There was no church in Yemen.

• He wanted to help the people.

• He wanted to attract pilgrims to Yemen.

• He wanted to bring elephants to the Ka‘bah.

Why Pilgrims did not want to go to Yemen, even though Abrahah built a large church?

• Yemen was too far.

• Yemen was a dangerous place.

• People in Yemen were unfriendly.

• The church did not have a history, but the Ka‘bah had a long history.

When the army of Abrahah came to Makkah, how did the Quraish respond to his army?

• The Quraish sent their troops to attack Abrahah.

• The Quraish sent birds to attack Abrahah.

• The Quraish were glad to see Abrahah.

• The Quraish ran away and took shelter.

How many deaths of near and dear people did Muhammad experience by the time he was eight years old?

• One death – that of his father.

• Two deaths – that of his father and mother.

• Three deaths – that of his parents and grandfather.

• Four deaths – that of his parents and two uncles.

What was the name of the grandfather of Muhammad?

• Abdullah

• Abdul Muttalib.

• Abu Tālib.

• Abu Lahab.

After Muhammad became the messenger of Allāh who protected him from the Quraish?

• His mother Aminah.

• His grandfather Abdul Muttalib.

• His own community.

• His uncle Abū Tālib.

Which the following choices is correct about the reason Abu Talib chose to be the guardian of nabi Muhammad?

• He knew Muhammad would become a nabi.

• He loved his nephew Muhammad.

• He wanted to inherit the nephew's property.

• Abdul Muttalib had inherited Abu Talib to be the guardian.

Where did Muhammad receive the first divine revelation?

• At the east wall of the Ka‘bah.

• In his home when he was sleeping.

• In Cave Hira.

• In Syria when he met a monk.

What is the name of the woman who hired Muhammad to do business on her behalf?

• Aminah.

• Khadījah.

• Halimah.

• ‘A’ishah.

What alliance the Arab agreed upon when nabi Muhammad was about to 20 years old?

• Alliance of Fudul.

• Alliance of Ta'if.

• Alliance of Yemen.

• Alliance of Hudaibiyah.