Quiz # 18 (The Incident of the Boycott)

Why did the Muslims remain in Abyssinia even after 1 AH?

• The Prophet wanted a backup plan in case the mission in Madinah failed

• They were waiting for a sign from Allah

• They preferred the climate in Abyssinia

• They were not allowed to leave by the Abyssinian ruler

What was the significance of the conversion of Hamzah ibn Abdul Muttalib?

• It caused a rift among the Quraysh tribes

• It resulted in the end of the Boycott

• It provided a substantial boost to the safety and security of the Muslims in Makkah

• It led to the Battle of Badr

Who was the cousin of the Prophet صلى الل عليه وسلم who passed away in Abyssinia?

• Mut'im ibn Adi

• Hamzah ibn Abdul Muttalib

• Umar ibn al-Khattab

• Ubaydillah ibn Jahsh

What incident finally brought about the end of the Boycott?

• The treaty written by the Quraysh was found eaten by termites except for 'In the name of Allah'

• A severe drought and famine struck the Quraysh

• Abu Talib decided to hand over the Prophet صلى الل عليه وسلم to the Quraysh

• A public uprising led by Abu Jahal

What was the most significant benefit gained from the Incident of the Boycott?

• Discovery of a new trade route

• Demonstration of the strong kinship ties between tribes

• Formation of a new political alliance

• Establishment of a new religious sect

Who was the individual who wrote the most eloquent Arabic poetry during the Boycott?

• Abu Talib

• Hamzah ibn Abdul Muttalib

• Umar ibn al-Khattab

• Mut'im ibn Adi

What did the Prophet صلى الل عليه وسلم inform Abu Talib about the treaty written by the Quraysh?

• It was presented as a gift to the Prophet

• It had been eaten by termites except for 'In the name of Allah'

• It was hidden in a secret location

• It was destroyed in a fire

What was the main reason for the Quraysh imposing a boycott on the Banu Hashim & Banu al-Muttalib?

• To secure a trade agreement with foreign merchants

• To prevent the Muslims from practicing their religion

• To force Abu Talib to hand over the Prophet صلى الل عليه وسلم

• To establish dominance over other tribes

Who was the individual who challenged Abu Jahal publicly during the Boycott?

• Mut'im ibn Adi

• Hisham ibn Amr

• Abu al-Bukhturi ibn Hisham

• Zuhayr ibn Abi Umayya

What did the Prophet صلى الل عليه وسلم continue to do during the Boycott period?

• Lead military expeditions against the Quraysh

• Retreat to a remote mountain cave

• Engage in trade with foreign merchants

• Give dawah during the hajj season