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Test your knowledge of the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ with this free Seerah quiz. Questions about his birth, prophethood, hijrah, battles, and companions — all sourced from authentic narrations.
The Seerah — the biography of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ — is not merely a historical account. It is the lived example of how to embody the Quran's teachings in every aspect of life. Allah tells us in the Quran: "There has certainly been for you in the Messenger of Allah an excellent pattern for anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Last Day" (Quran 33:21). To follow that pattern, we must first know it.
The life of the Prophet ﷺ is one of the most meticulously documented in human history. From his birth in the Year of the Elephant (approximately 570 CE) in Makkah to his passing in 632 CE in Madinah, every major event has been preserved through chains of narration that scholars have spent centuries verifying. The early Muslims understood that preserving the Seerah was essential to preserving Islam itself.
This quiz covers the key events and figures in the life of the Prophet ﷺ — his family, his companions (RA), the major events of his prophethood, and the establishment of the Muslim community. Take your time with each question, and read the source references to deepen your understanding.
Before receiving the first revelation at the age of 40, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was already known in Makkah as Al-Amin (the Trustworthy) and As-Sadiq (the Truthful). He was raised by his grandfather Abdul Muttalib and then his uncle Abu Talib after being orphaned at a young age. His marriage to Khadijah (RA) — a successful businesswoman 15 years his senior — provided him with a loving home and a partner who would become the first person to accept Islam.
The first revelation came in the Cave of Hira on Mount Noor, when the angel Jibril (AS) commanded him to "Read!" (Quran 96:1). This moment changed the course of human history. The questions below cover these foundational events of the Seerah.
Question 1
In which city was Prophet Muhammad ﷺ born?
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 3851
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was born in Makkah in the Year of the Elephant (approximately 570 CE).
Question 2
What is the name of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ migration from Makkah to Madinah?
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 3905
The Hijrah took place in 622 CE and marks the beginning of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar. The Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr (RA) migrated together to Madinah.
Question 3
Who was the first wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 3815
Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (RA) was the first wife of the Prophet ﷺ and the first person to accept Islam. She was a successful businesswoman who supported the Prophet ﷺ from the very beginning of his mission.
Question 4
What is the night journey of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Makkah to Jerusalem called?
Source: Quran 17:1
Allah says: 'Glory be to the One Who took His servant by night from Masjid al-Haram to Masjid al-Aqsa.' The Isra was the night journey, and the Miraj was the ascension to the heavens.
Question 5
Who was the best friend and first Caliph after Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 3659
Abu Bakr (RA) was the closest companion of the Prophet ﷺ, the first adult male to accept Islam, and his companion during the Hijrah. He became the first Caliph after the Prophet's ﷺ passing.
Question 6
What is the name of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ daughter who was married to Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)?
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 3714
Fatimah (RA) was the youngest daughter of the Prophet ﷺ and Khadijah (RA). She was known as 'az-Zahra' (the Radiant One) and was described by the Prophet ﷺ as the leader of the women of Paradise.
Question 7
What did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ do for a living before prophethood?
Source: Ibn Hisham, As-Sirah an-Nabawiyyah
Before receiving revelation, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ worked as a merchant and shepherd. He was known for his honesty in trade and earned the titles Al-Amin (the Trustworthy) and As-Sadiq (the Truthful).
Question 8
What is the name of the cave where Prophet Muhammad ﷺ received the first revelation?
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 3
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would retreat to the Cave of Hira on Mount Nur near Makkah for contemplation. It was here that Jibril (AS) first appeared to him with the command 'Iqra!' (Read/Recite).
After 13 years of persecution in Makkah, the Prophet ﷺ and his companions made the historic migration (Hijrah) to Madinah in 622 CE. This event was so significant that it marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar. In Madinah, the Prophet ﷺ established the first Muslim community, built the Prophet's Mosque (Masjid an-Nabawi), and forged the Constitution of Madinah — one of the earliest known charters of civil rights.
The Madinan period saw the revelation of detailed legal and social legislation, the major battles that tested the young community, and the eventual peaceful conquest of Makkah. The companions (RA) who stood by the Prophet ﷺ through these trials are among the most honored figures in Islamic history. How well do you know them and the events they lived through?
Question 9
How many times is the name 'Muhammad' mentioned in the Quran?
Source: Quran 3:144, 33:40, 47:2, 48:29
The name 'Muhammad' appears exactly four times in the Quran: in Surah Al-Imran (3:144), Surah Al-Ahzab (33:40), Surah Muhammad (47:2), and Surah Al-Fath (48:29).
Question 10
In which city was the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ born?
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 3851
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was born in Makkah in the Year of the Elephant (approximately 570 CE). He lived there for the first 53 years of his life before migrating to Madinah.
Question 11
Who was the foster mother who nursed the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as an infant?
Source: Ibn Hisham, As-Sirah an-Nabawiyyah 1/162
Halimah as-Sa'diyyah was from the tribe of Banu Sa'd. It was the custom of the Quraysh to send their children to be raised in the desert for healthy upbringing. She nursed and cared for the Prophet ﷺ during his early years.
Question 12
Which prophet (AS) built the Ark to save the believers from the great flood?
Source: Quran 11:36-48
Prophet Nuh (AS) preached to his people for 950 years. When they refused to believe, Allah commanded him to build an Ark. The flood came as a punishment, and only the believers who boarded the Ark were saved.
Question 13
What is the name of the night journey in which the Prophet ﷺ traveled from Makkah to Jerusalem and then ascended to the heavens?
Source: Quran 17:1
Al-Isra refers to the night journey from Masjid al-Haram in Makkah to Masjid al-Aqsa in Jerusalem, and Al-Mi'raj refers to the ascension through the heavens. During this journey, the five daily prayers were prescribed.
Question 14
What was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ first wife?
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 3818
Khadijah (RA) was the first wife of the Prophet ﷺ and the first person to accept Islam. She was a successful businesswoman and 15 years older than the Prophet ﷺ. He did not marry anyone else during her lifetime.
Question 15
Which prophet (AS) was thrown into a fire by his people but was saved by Allah?
Source: Quran 21:68-69
When Prophet Ibrahim (AS) destroyed his people's idols, they built a great fire and threw him into it. But Allah commanded: 'O fire, be coolness and safety upon Ibrahim.' The fire did not harm him at all.
Question 16
In the story of Prophet Musa (AS), what was the name of the Pharaoh's wife who believed in Allah?
Source: Quran 66:11
Allah mentions Asiya, the wife of Pharaoh, as an example for the believers. She prayed: 'My Lord, build for me near You a house in Paradise and save me from Pharaoh and his deeds.' The Prophet ﷺ named her among the best women of all time.
No study of the Seerah is complete without knowing the companions (Sahabah) who surrounded the Prophet ﷺ. Here are some of the most important figures:
For more Seerah questions and deeper exploration, visit our Seerah quiz category page.
The Seerah is not a dusty history lesson — it is a living blueprint for navigating the challenges of modern life with faith, integrity, and compassion. The Prophet ﷺ faced poverty, persecution, betrayal, and loss, yet he responded with patience, kindness, and unwavering trust in Allah. His example guides Muslims in their roles as parents, spouses, leaders, neighbors, and community members.
Imam Malik (may Allah have mercy on him) said that the Sunnah is like the Ark of Nuh (AS) — whoever boards it is saved. The more deeply you know the Seerah, the more fully you can embody the Sunnah. Keep testing yourself, keep learning, and keep the story of the best of creation alive in your heart.
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