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Life of the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬in Madinah

Question Bank (Note: Similar questions with different formations related to life in
Madinah are compiled in this document)

Migration to Madinah
Question # 1 (a) (Reasons of Migration)
 Abu Talib died in 619. Describe the events following this that led to the Prophet’s ‫ﷺ‬
migration (hijra) to Madina. [10] (May/June 2013 41)
 Trace the events that led up to the Prophet’s ‫ ﷺ‬migration (hijra). (Oct/Nov 2009 01)
Events of Migration
Question # 2 (a)
 Describe the main events of the Prophet’s migration (hijra) from Makka to his
welcome in Madina. [10] (May/June 2021 11)
 Describe the events of the migration (hijra) from Makkah to Madina.
(Oct/Nov 2020 12)
 Give an account of the Prophet’s ‫ ﷺ‬migration (hijra) from Makkah to Madina.
(May/June 2019 12)
 Give a detailed account of the Prophet’s ‫ ﷺ‬journey from Makkah to Madina in 622.
(Oct/Nov 2017 11)
 Give an account of the hijra of the Prophet from Makkah to Madina.
(May/June 2014 12)
 Outline the main events of the Prophet’s ‫ ﷺ‬journey from Makkah to Madina.
(Oct/Nov 2010 01)
Events of the First Year of Hijra
Question # 3
(a) Write about the events of the first year following the Prophet’s ‫ ﷺ‬arrival in Madina.
[10] (May/June 2013 01)

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Brotherhood between Muhajireen & Ansar and lessons for the Muslim Communities
Question # 4 (a)
 Write about the brotherhood in Madina that developed between the Helpers (Ansar)
and the Emigrants (Muhajireen). [10] (Oct/Nov 2020 12)
 The Prophet Muhammad ‫ ﷺ‬migrated to Madina from Makkah. Write about the
Ansar and the Muhajireen and the way they helped each other. (Oct/Nov 2018 12)
 The Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬paired Muslims from Makkah and from Madina after the migration
(hijra). Give examples to show the character of the relationship between various
Emigrants and Helpers. (May/June 2015 11)
 Write about the brotherhood that developed between the new community of Muslims
in Madina. (Oct/Nov 2013 11)
Treaty of Madinah
Question # 5
a) By referring to the Treaty of Madina, describe the relationship between the Muslims
and the non-Muslims when the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬first arrived. [10] (Oct/Nov 2019 11)

Battle of Badr 2nd year A.H

Question # 6 (a)
 Write about the main events of the Battle of Badr. [10] (Oct/Nov 2021 11)
 Describe the events of the first battle in Islam, the Battle of Badr. (Oct/Nov 2019 12)
 The Battle of Badr took place in the second year after the hijra. Describe the main
events of this battle. (Oct/Nov 2016 11)
 Write an account of the battle of Badr. (Oct/Nov 2013 12)

Battle of Uhad 3rd year A.H

Question # 7 (a)
 Write about the events of the Battle of Uhud fought in 625. [10] (May/June 2021 12)
 The Battle of Uhud was fought in the year 625. Describe the main events of this battle.
(May/June 2017 11)
 Describe the events of the Battle of Uhud. (Oct/Nov 2015 11)

Battle of Trench 5th year A.H

Question # 8 (a)
 The Battle of the Trench (Khandaq) was fought in 627. Give an account of the main
events that took place. [10] (May/June 2020 11)
 Write about the battle of the Trench (Khandaq) fought in 627.
(Oct/Nov 2017 12)

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Treaty of Hudaybiyya 6th Year of Hijra

Question # 9 (a)
 Write about the events related to the signing of the Treaty of Hudaybiyya and the
main terms in it. [10] (Oct/Nov 2019 12)
 Write about the events surrounding the Treaty of Hudaybiyya and the main terms in
it. (May/June 2016 12)
Battle of Khyber, Mu’ta, Hunain & Tabuk:

Question # 10 (a)
 Write about the events of the Battle of Khaybar and the Battle of Hunain. [10]
(May/June 2021 11)
 Write about the main events of two of the following battles: Khaybar,
Mu’ta, Hunain, Tabuk. (May/June 2015 12)
Conquest of Makkah 8th year A.H
Question # 11 (a)
 The Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬conquered Makkah in 630. Write an account of the main events of the
Conquest. [10] (Oct/Nov 2020 11)
 With reference to the conduct of the Muslims, describe the events of the Conquest of
Makkah. (Oct/Nov 2016 12)
 The Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬entered Makkah and took control of it in 8AH. Describe the main
details of this event. (Oct/Nov 2015 11)
 Describe the events of the Conquest of Makkah. (May/June 2013 01)

Prophet’s ‫ ﷺ‬conduct in battles:

Question # 12
(a) Describe the Prophet’s ‫ ﷺ‬conduct as leader in two of the battles he fought in.
[10] (Oct/Nov 2011 11)

Final Year of the Prophet’s ‫ ﷺ‬Life

Question # 13 (a) [10]

 Write about the events of the final year of the Prophet’s ‫ ﷺ‬life. (May/June 2019 12)
 The Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬died in 632. Write about the events of the final year of his life.
(May/June 2016 11)
 Describe the events of the final year of the Prophet’s ‫ ﷺ‬life. (Oct/Nov 2013 12)

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Relationship of the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬with non-Muslims in Madani Life
Question # 14 (a)

 Write about the way in which the Prophet interacted with non-Muslims after
his move to Madina. [10] (Oct/Nov2016 11)
 Write about the Prophet Muhammad’s ‫ ﷺ‬interaction with non-Muslims in
Madina. (May/June 2013 41)
Characteristics of the Prophet Muhammad ‫ﷺ‬
Question # 15 (a)
 Choose three events from the Prophet’s ‫ ﷺ‬life that demonstrate his moral
character, and write in detail about them. [10] (Oct/Nov 2020 11)
 The Qur’an says the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬is of “great moral character” (68.4). Identify
events from his life that show a range of his moral characteristics.
(Oct/Nov 2015 12)
 Describe three qualities of the Prophet Muhammad ‫ ﷺ‬that make him a model
for humankind. (Oct/Nov 2012 11)

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