Hijra to Madina

10 Grade 5 Religious Education (IRE) questions on Hijra to Madina, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   On the night of the Hijra, who bravely slept in the Prophet's bed to trick the enemies?

   A. Ali (RA)

   B. Abu Bakr (RA)

   C. Zaid (RA)

   D. Hamza (RA)

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2. Question 2

   3 marks

   Explain three lessons Muslims learn from the Hijra to Madina.

   (3 marks)

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   Any three (1 mark each): trust and reliance on Allah in difficulty; the value of patience and courage; brotherhood between the Muhajirun and Ansar; planning wisely while depending on Allah; sacrificing for the sake of Islam; obeying Allah's command.

3. Question 3

   1 mark

   The city of Madina was formerly known by the name:

   A. Yathrib

   B. Khaybar

   C. Taif

   D. Quba

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   During the journey of the Hijra, the Prophet (SAW) and Abu Bakr hid in the cave of:

   A. Hira

   B. Thawr

   C. Uhud

   D. Badr

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   The migration of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and the Muslims from Makkah to Madina is called the:

   A. Hijra

   B. Isra

   C. Hajj

   D. Umrah

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Which companion accompanied the Prophet (SAW) on the Hijra and hid together with him in the cave?

   A. Uthman (RA)

   B. Bilal (RA)

   C. Abu Bakr (RA)

   D. Umar (RA)

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   The Muslims who migrated from Makkah to Madina were called the Muhajirun. Those who welcomed and helped them in Madina were called the:

   A. Ansar

   B. Sahaba

   C. Quraysh

   D. Munafiqun

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8. Question 8

   2 marks

   The Islamic (Hijri) calendar begins from the Hijra. State two other reasons why the Hijra is important to Islam.

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9. Question 9

   4 marks

   State four events that took place during the Hijra of the Prophet (SAW) to Madina.

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   Any four (1 mark each): Ali (RA) slept in the Prophet's bed; the Prophet and Abu Bakr hid in the cave of Thawr; a spider's web and a nest protected the cave entrance; they travelled to Madina by an unusual route; the Prophet reached Quba and built the first mosque; the people of Madina (Ansar) welcomed him joyfully.

10. Question 10

    3 marks

    When the Prophet (SAW) reached Quba, he built the first mosque.

    (a) Name that first mosque.

    (b) State two things Muslims do in a mosque.

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