Quiz on the Prophet ﷺ and Early Islam

What prompted the Prophet ﷺ to approach al-Abbas regarding Abu Talib's children?

• Abu Talib’s children were orphaned after a raid.

• A famine had caused widespread suffering, and Abu Talib was struggling due to a large family.

• Al-Abbas suggested the Prophet take in a relative to ease tribal tensions.

• The Prophet saw a dream instructing him to care for Ali.

What was Zayd ibn Harithah’s primary reason for refusing to return with his father and uncle?

• He feared they would sell him again.

• He had grown attached to Makkah and its people.

• He had witnessed such virtues in the Prophet ﷺ that he could prefer no one over him.

• He had already been promised freedom and property by the Prophet.

What action did the Prophet ﷺ take immediately after Zayd chose to stay with him?

• He gifted Zayd to Khadijah.

• He declared him free and adopted him publicly inside the Ka'bah.

• He requested Waraqah’s counsel about what to do next.

• He performed a Nikah between Zayd and a local woman.

Which of the following BEST reflects why the Prophet ﷺ found joy in solitude before Prophethood?

• He had started to receive visions that frightened him.

• He wanted to train for the difficult life of a Prophet.

• He disliked idol worship and found peace in reflection and praise of Allah.

• He wanted to imitate Khadijah’s cousin Waraqah in spiritual practices.

Why was the Cave of Hira significant before the first revelation?

• It was where Angel Jibreel first revealed himself.

• It was a sacred site known to all the Quraysh.

• It was where the Prophet ﷺ frequently went to fast.

• It was the place where the Prophet ﷺ would imitate the worship of Prophet Ibraheem.

What was the Prophet’s initial reaction to the first encounter with Angel Jibreel?

• He ran to the Kaʿbah and prayed loudly.

• He embraced the angel and recited after him.

• He went home frightened and asked Khadijah to wrap him.

• He immediately sought out Waraqah ibn Nawfal.

Which verse was revealed after the Prophet ﷺ saw Jibreel again sitting on a chair between the sky and earth?

• "Read in the name of your Lord…" (96:1–5)

• "By the morning brightness…" (93:1)

• "O you covered in garments…" (74:1–5)

• "Indeed, We have given you al-Kawthar…" (108:1)

What was the key reason Waraqah ibn Nawfal believed the Prophet ﷺ had received revelation?

• He had seen a similar vision before.

• He recognized the angel as the one who came to Prophet Musa.

• He had read about such experiences in the Torah.

• He had had dreams confirming the Prophet’s message.

How did the Prophet ﷺ’s people perceive him before Prophethood, and why was he surprised by Waraqah’s prediction?

• He was feared and avoided due to his wealth.

• He was already known as a Prophet.

• He was revered as honest and trustworthy, making rejection seem unthinkable.

• He had never spoken publicly, so he thought they wouldn’t know him.

Why did the Prophet ﷺ eventually stop being called “father” of Zayd, despite publicly adopting him?

• Zayd’s father objected in public, causing tribal pressure.

• Islamic revelation later prohibited attributing lineage falsely.

• Khadijah wanted Zayd to remain a servant.

• Zayd chose to revert to his original name.