First year after Hijra

Question 1

Who was the first person to see the Prophet (P.B.U.H) upon his arrival in Madinah?

Answer 1

A Jew saw him first, fulfilling the prophecy in the Torah.

Question 2

How did the people of Madinah react to the arrival of the Prophet (P.B.U.H)?

Answer 2

People of Madinah enthusiastically greeted him, and children sang as he arrived

Question 3

What did the people of Madinah do when the Prophet (P.B.U.H) arrived?

Answer 3

They tried to take hold of his she-camel Qaswa’s halter, eager for him to stay with them.

Question 4

What did the Prophet (P.B.U.H) say about his she-camel’s direction?

Answer 4

“Let it go its own way, it is under orders.”

Question 5

Where did the she-camel Qaswa stop?

Answer 5

The she-camel Qaswa stopped at the home of Banu Malik Ibn al-Najjar

Question 6

Who owned the land where the Prophet’s (P.B.U.H) mosque was built?

Answer 6

Two orphan boys, Sahil and Suhail, of the Banu Najjar owned the land where the prophet’s mosque was built

Question 7

What did the Prophet (P.B.U.H) do before constructing Masjid-e-Nabawi?

Answer 7

He paid the orphan boys the price of the land

Question 8

Where did the Prophet (P.B.U.H) stay while the mosque was being built?

Answer 8

Whilst the house was being built, the prophet stayed in the house of Abu Ayub al-Ansari.

Question 9

What is the significance of Masjid-e-Nabawi in the Quran?

Answer 9

The Quran talks about Masjid Nabawi: There is a mosque whose foundation was laid from the first day on piety;

• it is more worthy of thy standing forth (for prayer) therein.
• In it are men who love to be purified, and Allah loves those who make themselves pure

Question 10

What challenge did Muslims face after the construction of Masjid-e-Nabawi?

Answer 10

Muslims faced the challenge of calling people to congregational prayer after the formation of Masjid-e-Nabawi.

Question 11

What methods were suggested for calling people to prayer?

Answer 11

Blowing a horn (like Jews), ringing bells (like Christians), kindling fire (like fire-worshippers), and beating drums.

Question 12

Who suggested using a human voice for the call to prayer?

Answer 12

Hazrat Umar (R.A). suggested using a human voice for the call to prayer

Question 13

Who had a dream about the words of the Adhan?

Answer 13

Abdullah ibn Zaid (R.A). had a dream about the words of the Adhan

Question 14

Who was chosen as the first Muezzin?

Answer 14

Bilal ibn Rabah (R.A) was chosen as the first muezzin, due to his loud and beautiful voice

Question 15

What were the two main categories of Muslims in Madinah?

Answer 15

The two main categories of Muslims in Madinah were Muhajirin (emigrants from Makkah) and Ansar (helpers from Madinah).

Question 16

How did the Prophet (P.B.U.H) establish brotherhood between the Muslims?

Answer 16

To establish brotherhood between the Muslims, he paired an Ansari with a Muhajir to provide support.

Question 17

What does the Quran say about the brotherhood of Muslims?

Answer 17

• Those who believed and adopted exile and fought for the faith, with their property and their persons, in the cause of Allah, as well as those who gave (them) asylum and aid, these are (all) friends and protectors, one of another

Question 18

Which two tribes of Madinah ended their enmity?

Answer 18

Aws and Khazraj ended their enmity

Question 19

What does the Quran say about the unity of Aws and Khazraj?

Answer 19

• “And remember with gratitude Allah’s favor on you;
• for you were enemies and He joined your hearts in love so that by His grace, you became brothers…”

Question 20

Who were the three main Jewish tribes in Madinah?

Answer 20

The three main Jewish tribes in Madinah were Banu Qainuqa, Banu Nazir, and Banu Quraiza.

Question 21

What agreement did the Prophet (P.B.U.H) establish with the Jews?

Answer 21

Prophet (P.B.U.H) established the Treaty of Madinah with the Jews

Question 22

What were the key terms of the Treaty of Madinah?

Answer 22

• Equal rights for Jews with religious freedom.
• Muslims and Jews were allies.
• Neither group would attack the other.
• Both would defend Madinah in case of attack.
• Protection of life and property was guaranteed.
• The Prophet (P.B.U.H) was the leader of Madinah.
• Jewish disputes would be settled according to the Torah.

Question 23

What was Yathrib renamed to?

Answer 23

Yathrib was renamed to Madina tul Nabi (City of the Prophet)